Deputy Ward Manager

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in Trafford is recruiting a Deputy Ward Manager for the Irwell ward on a full-time basis. The role focuses on leadership, operational management and delivery of high-quality nursing care within a modern, therapeutic environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years post-qualification experience, strong team leadership skills and a commitment to trauma-informed care, safety and staff development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience
• Experience in leadership and management of a ward/department
• Ability to provide clinical and managerial leadership to junior staff

Responsibilities

• Support the Ward Manager in the clinical and operational running of the ward
• Assess, plan and implement care and provide specialist nursing advice
• Provide supervision and preceptorship for junior staff and students
• Lead on changes to improve patient care and staff wellbeing
• Act as a role model and bleep holder as required

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Team supervision

Resilience

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Please note that a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience is essential for this role- applications that do not meet this criteria will not be considered for interview.

Why Join Our Team?

Our Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is at the forefront of a Trust-wide transformation, shaped by national experts and driven by a commitment to excellence. We're building a service that sets the standard for high-quality, trauma-informed psychiatric care across the UK. An opportunity has arisen in Trafford on Irwell ward for a full time Deputy Ward Manager post.

Join us and become part of a skilled, compassionate multidisciplinary team working in a modernised, safe, and therapeutic environment — where innovation meets impact.

You’re Someone Who

• Brings a genuine passion for supporting individuals with complex mental health needs
• Can remain calm, focused, and safe in high-pressure or challenging situations
• Values continuous learning and thrives in a collaborative team setting
• Demonstrates empathy, respect, and emotional resilience

You will assist the Ward Manager in providing Leadership and Operational Management to the Ward ensuring the provision of quality nursing care to all service users on the ward/department. The post holder will assess, plan and implement care, and provide specialist nursing advice. You will provide clinical and managerial leadership and supervision to junior staff.

• Support the Ward Manager in the clinical and operational running of the ward
• 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 bleep holder for the unit as required.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rachel Turner Job title: Ward Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0161 7462121