Ward Manager | Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 08 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 June 2026 |
| Location: | Stockport, SK2 5EQ |
| Company: | Pennine Care NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7975858/311-S728-26 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for the position of Ward Manager on Saffron Ward.
Saffron Ward is 23 bedded ward for patients to be stepped down from the general hospital or stepped up from the community when suffering with a delirium who require a further period of assessment. Saffron Ward is for patients over the age of 65.
Saffron Ward aims to optimise older peoples health, wellbeing and independence through medical, nursing and therapy interventions.
The successful post holder will have excellent leadership and management skills and be committed to providing an inclusive environment where staff and patients are encouraged to thrive and reach their maximum potential.
The provision of effective clinical leadership to and management of ward staff.
•To maintain personal contact with patients, their relatives and carers. Being sensitive to their needs for respect, privacy and dignity and to act as the senior point of contact on the ward.
•To lead on the formulation of staff rotas to ensure the most effective use of manpower and resources in relation to service user need and ward activity.
•To lead on the monitoring of all staff sickness, in accordance with Trust policies.
•To ensure that all staff follow the guidelines identified in the Trust and National policies.
•To participate in the investigation of patient complaints, as per Trust Complaints procedure, aiming to settle complaints with local resolutions at ward level. When unable to do so, to communicate without delay to the Service Manager.
•To assist in ensuring that all clinical equipment is correctly maintained and that all appropriate staff are competent in its correct application.
•To deputise for the Service Manager in their absence when requested
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
The Ward Manager-Inpatients will provide a comprehensive and specialist mental health service to older people with both functional and organic illness within the inpatient service.
•To provide leadership and support to the inpatient nursing team, and to have responsibility for the management and co-ordination of the ward.
•To deliver a high standard of care to older people inpatient services users.
•To ensure the optimum level of safe and effective care within the allocated resources.
•To ensure the ward complies with all aspects of the Care Act 2014 and ensure the wards meet all the requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
The post will encompass both day and night duty, to support the delivery of inpatient services across the 24-hour period
This advert closes on Thursday 21 May 2026