Addiction Care Ward Leader (Deputy Manager) – NHS

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Prestwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Job summary

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager for the Chapman Barker Unit to lead clinical and operational care on the ward. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality nursing care and patient safety.

You will provide clinical and managerial leadership, supervise junior staff and students, and help implement service improvements that support patients’ recovery and wellbeing within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership roles within a clinical ward.
• Ability to supervise and mentor junior staff and students.
• Strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Ward Manager in the clinical and operational running of the Unit.
• Support and supervise junior staff and students.
• Implement change on the ward to improve the quality of patient care and staff wellbeing.
• Provide preceptorship for newly qualified staff.
• To act as a role model within the team continually promoting a high standard of care for all patients admitted to the ward, which is effective and responsive to the needs of service users.
• Act as Duty Manager as required.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Ward management

Job description

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager for the Chapman Barker Unit to lead clinical and operational care on the ward. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality nursing care and patient safety.

You will provide clinical and managerial leadership, supervise junior staff and students, and help implement service improvements that support patients’ recovery and wellbeing within a supportive, collaborative environment.