Deputy Ward Manager - Camhs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pay enhancements: evenings & Sundays

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager for the CAMHS inpatient unit in Manchester. You will be a registered RMN with Band 5 preceptorship, responsible for leading shifts and delivering high‑quality care to young people and carers.

You will work with ward staff and clinical leads to support continuous professional development, maintain effective communication with the care team, and promote a culture of safety and excellence in a busy inpatient

Qualifications

• RMN Professional Qualification (Registered Mental Health Nurse).
• Proven Band 5 experience with ongoing CPD development.
• Proven experience with people with severe and enduring mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of shifts on a rotational basis and provide primary nursing care to service users and carers.
• Lead and support ward staff through coaching, mentoring, audit and supervision.
• Deputise for the ward manager and promote multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Contribute to a culture of high quality care and ongoing professional development.

Skills

RMN

Leadership

Communication

Clinical risk assessment

Change management

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Equal opportunities

Education

Band 5 preceptorship

Job description

Job summary

Phoenix Ward is looking for Deputy ward managers who would like progress their career and specialise within CAMHS inpatient services within our General Adolescent Inpatient Unit. You would be a committed and competent Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) looking for a new challenge and development opportunities seeking an opportunity to make a real difference to young people and carers. You must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure on a busy, inpatient ward. The successful candidate will be supported with development and progression opportunities. Applicants must have completed their Band 5 nursing preceptorship and have been signed off this.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will take charge of the shifts on a rotational basis, act as a primary nurse to service users and their carers, as well as being responsible for the establishment and maintenance of effective communication with all relevant personnel who contribute to the care of the service user both internal and external to the Trust. The post holder will, in collaboration with the ward manager and clinical leads, ensure continuous clinical and professional development for ward staff through on the job coaching, mentoring, audit, regular supervision, and ward based training of less experienced staff. The post holder will deputise for the ward manager as required and promote multi-disciplinary team working whilst leading predominantly on nursing issues and leadership. The post holder will be expected to act into duty manager role occasionally in a supporting role to staff across Prestwich site. All staff working within our Trust should adopt our values. All staff have a responsibility to contribute to high standards of care, they need to:

• Be a quality inspector, and reporting everything, especially where you need help to put it right.
• Take a pro-active role in identifying risks and acting on the results to resolve problems at source.
• Take part in risk management practices, both clinical and non-clinical in line with the Trust Risk Management Strategy to help reduce risks to the safety of patients.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations. 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.

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and 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

Essential

• RMN Professional Qualification
• Preparation for Assessor/Mentorship or willingness to work towards
• Proven experience at Band 5 (or equivalent) within the same specialty with evidence of ongoing development or evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Substantial post-qualification experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental illness
• Evidence of applied understanding of the needs of clients and complex presentations in Mental Health in-patient care (within specific speciality)
• Demonstrable evidence of knowledge of clinical risk assessment
• Demonstrable evidence of knowledge of NMC Standards and Code of Conduct
• Demonstrable evidence of knowledge of change management processes in the leadership and support of large groups of staff
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of best clinical practices relevant to the area
• Knowledge of the role and function of other organisations who provide services to clients with mental health problems
• Ability to demonstrate sound clinical leadership skills in a large multi-disciplinary team
• Be able to implement the Trust's Equal Opportunities Policy into work settings
• Ability to translate clinical risk into care plans
• Demonstrable evidence of excellent written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to present ideas with clarity and in a persuasive and influential style
• Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively with other agencies at a variety of levels
• Demonstrable ability to provide situational management to staff and deal with conflict
• Evidence of ability to provide focused support to staff
• Demonstrably ability to maintain morale and leadership in an uncertain and changing environment
• Reliable, and committed to developing client care and nursing
• Full commitment to equal opportunities
• Demonstrable evidence of flexible approach, able to recognise signs of stress in self and others and take appropriate action
• Ability to effectively manage applied clinical work and the development of nursing practice
• Ability to gain the trust, confidence and respect of clients, carers, and staff of a variety of levels and disciplines
• To participate in the development of a culture which actively promotes the involvement of service users and carers
• Evidence of successful completion of band 5 preceptorship

Desirable

• Post registration clinical qualification in Mental Health eg. Acute Care, Post Registration Specialist training in
• Professional development in Physical Health interventions
• Previous experience of providing Clinical Supervision
• Personal development related to clinical area/care group
• Experience of managing staff and other professionals

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). Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).