Deputy Inpatient Unit Manager

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health service organization in Manchester is seeking a Band 6 RMN as a deputy unit manager. The role involves supporting men with mental health needs, coordinating with multiple agencies, and supervising staff. Ideal candidates will have experience in mental health care within a prison environment and a commitment to delivering high standards of care. This is a full-time position requiring flexibility for 24-hour shift coverage. Applications are open until January 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health care within a prison or similar environment.
• Ability to conduct assessments and facilitate discharge planning.
• Commitment to high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Support men in their physical and mental health.
• Promote effective working relationships with various agencies.
• Cover shifts on a 24-hour rota basis.
• Review and manage incidents and complaints.
• Complete local audits and develop action plans.
• Conduct risk assessments and management.
• Supervise and appraise peers.
• Facilitate change management.

Skills

Support for mental health needs

Collaboration with health professionals

Change management

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking to recruit a Band 6 RMN to join the team at the Regional Bed Unit at HMP Manchester. As a deputy unit manager, the post holder will support the unit manager and colleagues in implementing Trust and HMPPS policies, facilitate change management, supervise and appraise staff, deliver training, and support professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support men residing on the unit with their physical and/or mental health needs.
• Work closely with service users, the prison service, health and social care professionals, criminal justice agencies, and allied agencies to promote effective working relationships.
• Cover shifts over a 24‑hour period on a rota basis.
• Support the unit manager in reviewing and managing incidents and complaints.
• Complete local audits, develop action plans, and support the implementation of Trust and HMPPS policies and protocols.
• Assess patients with complex needs, provide robust risk assessment and management, liaise with internal and external professionals, and facilitate safe discharge planning.
• Supervise, appraise, and support the professional development of peers.
• Collaboratively implement change management and support other colleagues through supervision, appraisals, and training.

Requirements

Enthusiastic, resilient, and committed to providing high standards of care. Experience in mental health care within a prison or similar environment is highly desirable.

About the Trust

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust provides inpatient and community-based mental health care for people in Greater Manchester.

Application Deadline

This advert closes on Friday 30 Jan 2026.