Deputy Ward Manager: Mental Health Unit Lead

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization is seeking a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager for its Meadowbrook Unit in Salford, UK. This role involves supporting the unit's clinical leadership, providing sound clinical interventions, and mentoring staff. Benefits include additional pay enhancements, generous annual leave, an excellent pension scheme, and wellbeing programs. Join the team dedicated to high standards of care and supporting service users' mental health needs.

Benefits

Pay enhancements for evenings and weekends

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Must adopt Trust values and contribute to high standards of care.
• Ability to support staff through coaching and mentorship.
• Proactive in identifying and resolving risks.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical interventions and support for ward staff.
• Develop nursing care that meets service user needs.
• Keep charge of shifts and maintain effective communication.
• Ensure professional development for ward staff.
• Deputise for the ward manager when needed.

Skills

Clinical interventions

Team leadership

Communication

Risk management

Job description

A leading mental health organization is seeking a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager for its Meadowbrook Unit in Salford, UK. This role involves supporting the unit's clinical leadership, providing sound clinical interventions, and mentoring staff. Benefits include additional pay enhancements, generous annual leave, an excellent pension scheme, and wellbeing programs. Join the team dedicated to high standards of care and supporting service users' mental health needs.