Deputy Ward Manager – Forensic Mental Health Leader

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Cycle to work

Car salary sacrifice

Blue Light Discounts

Job summary

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager for the Forensic Low Secure Delaney ward. The full-time role supports the Ward Manager in delivering high-quality nursing care and clinical leadership.

You will lead, supervise junior staff, and drive improvements in patient care and staff wellbeing within a busy multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse with active pin.
• Experience working in PICU or acute mental health settings.
• Experience supervising students and junior staff.
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Ward Manager in the clinical and operational running of the ward.
• Support and supervise junior staff and students.
• Implement changes on the ward to improve patient care and staff wellbeing.
• Provide preceptorship for newly qualified staff.
• Act as a role model promoting a high standard of care for all patients.

Skills

Leadership skills

PICU experience

Supervising juniors

Supervision of students

Mental Health Act knowledge

Education

NMC Registered

Job description

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager for the Forensic Low Secure Delaney ward. The full-time role supports the Ward Manager in delivering high-quality nursing care and clinical leadership.

You will lead, supervise junior staff, and drive improvements in patient care and staff wellbeing within a busy multidisciplinary environment.