Deputy Ward Manager | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major health service provider seeks a Deputy Ward Manager to support the operational running of a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit in Wythenshawe. This role involves clinical leadership, supervision of junior staff, and implementing change to improve patient care. Candidates must possess NMC Registration and experience in mental health settings. The position offers competitive benefits, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for continuous professional development.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Qualifications

• NMC Registration is essential.
• Experience in health, social care, or acute/PICU environments is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and managerial leadership to junior staff.
• Assess, plan and implement care for patients.
• Support the Ward Manager in operational duties.

Skills

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Continuous learning

Leadership

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

NMC Registration

Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Completion of preceptorship

Job description

Deputy Ward Manager | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Wythenshawe / Manchester, M23 9LT

Contract Type: Permanent

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 28/01/2026

About this job

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

• 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
• Ideally has experience in health, social care, or acute/PICU environments and 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 and carry out specialist nursing procedures in the agreed care group.

You will provide clinical and managerial leadership to junior staff, providing supervision to junior staff and students.

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.

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.

Education and Experience Essential Criteria

• NMC Registration
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
• Completion of preceptorship
• Experience of working alongside people with severe mental health problems particularly in their acute phase of illness
• Experience of supervising staff
• Experience of working within a multi‑disciplinary team
• Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments
• Experience of working within an Inpatient environment /PICU
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, e.g. Mental Health Act (1983)
• Awareness of research methods and clinical audit cycle
• Ability to utilise evidence‑based clinical assessments and therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate in a clear and unambiguous way
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to develop effective professional relationships with others
• Ability to develop good therapeutic relationships
• Establish and maintain communication with individuals and groups about difficult or complex matters overcoming any differences in communication
• Develop own skills and knowledge and provide information to others to help their development
• Participate in partnership working with individuals, groups, communities and agencies
• Organise and coordinate the activities of others within the ward environment
• Coordinate ward meetings
• Demonstrate knowledge of the carers agenda.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of gender specific issues within inpatient services.
• Plan off‑duty rotas
• Implement quality improvements

Other Essential Criteria

• Work an internal rotation across 24 hours, 7 days a week, including bank holidays.
• Ability to carry out PMVA Training
• Ability to administer medication as required.
• Ability to use manual handling techniques.
• Occasional requirement to travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role.

Staff benefits

Pay Enhancements: Band Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any weekday after 8pm and before 6am. All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight): 1 % time plus 47 %, 2 % time plus 94 %, 3 % time plus 41 %, 4 % time plus 83 %, 5 % time plus 35 %, 6 % time plus 69 %, 7 % time plus 30 %, 8 % time plus 60 %. - 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Blue Light Card Discounts

FuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

This advert closes on Sunday 11 Jan 2026

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