Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Priestners Unit ( PICU) as a Deputy Ward Manager.Priestners Unit is one of five wards at our state of the art, purpose built Atherleigh Park Hospital in Leigh. Priestners unit is an 8 bedded all female PICU unit providing support to adults of working age. PICU Unit provides treatment and support to service users within the GM footprint who are experiencing mental health difficulties for a range of illnesses such as Schizophrenia, Bi-Polar Disorder and Depression and Anxiety.We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate individuals who; have a positive attitude towards mental health and promoting recovery, have an understanding of positive behavioural support, are committed to delivering person centred & trauma informed care and want to support working age adults in their recovery.
Benefits: Free parking, staff accessible gym facilities and classes, on site cafe, pay enhancements for evenings/weekends, 27 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, excellent pension, cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, wellbeing programme, blue light card discounts.
Main duties of the job
Deputy Ward Managers at Atherleigh park are active members of the ward management team, responsible for supporting the Ward Manager in the operational management and leadership of the Ward.
As a Deputy Ward Manager, your responsibilities willbe;
- Up hold the values of the ward promoting openness, transparency and learning
- Supervision of junior staff
- Enthusiastic mentor to new staff, newly qualified nurses and junior staff
- Oversee certain areas of clinical expertise such as medication management and physical health provision on the ward
- Support the Ward Manager with HR tasks such as return to works and sickness monitoring
- Accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Manage shifts as a nurse in charge
- Conducting thorough assessments of risks and risk management plans to support incidents on the ward
We are looking for an individual who is resilient, driven and passionate to provide high quality nursing care to our patients, whist supporting the leadership within Atherleigh Park.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160 locations.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Pease see attached detailed job descriptionand person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
Pease see attached detailed job descriptionand person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- further study e.g mentor qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post qualifying experience - relevant i.e acutes
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Managing change
- Managing junior staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of current best practice and EBP
Desirable
- Awareness of national iniatives e.g safewards
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal / communication skills
- Multi Agency working ie MDT
- Evidence of involving SU and carers in care process
- Excellent decision making and effective crisis management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- further study e.g mentor qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post qualifying experience - relevant i.e acutes
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Managing change
- Managing junior staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of current best practice and EBP
Desirable
- Awareness of national iniatives e.g safewards
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal / communication skills
- Multi Agency working ie MDT
- Evidence of involving SU and carers in care process
- Excellent decision making and effective crisis management
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
