Deputy Ward Manager (NHS AfC: Band 6) - Acute Psychiatric Rehabilitation - Greater Manchester M[...]

Greater Manchester Mental Health; Salford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking a dedicated mental health nurse for their Acute Psychiatric Rehabilitation units. This role involves providing high-quality recovery-focused care, supporting leadership and operational management, and ensuring the delivery of effective nursing care. The successful candidate will work within a vibrant team, committed to enabling service users to gain independence while adhering to the highest standards of clinical governance. Join a supportive environment that values innovation and continuous improvement in mental health care.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for learning and development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Understanding of the client group and current best practices.
• Current NMC registration as a mental health nurse is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement individual care plans with service users.
• Provide clinical leadership and ensure effective communication within the team.
• Participate in audit programs to meet quality standards.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Clinical Leadership

Evidence-based Practices

Risk Assessment

Care Planning

Education

Current NMC Registration

Job description

Main area: Acute Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Grade: NHS AfC Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (flexible working considered)
Job ref: 437-7133097

Site: Fern Ward / Copeland Ward
Location: Manchester / Salford
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum (pro rata)
Period: Yearly
Closing date: 20/05/2025 23:59

Job overview

We provide high quality recovery-focused care within the Trust's Rehabilitation Services. Fern Ward and Copeland Ward are High Dependency Units working with service users with chronic treatment-resistant psychotic conditions and co-morbid substance use difficulties. Our focus is on enabling service users to gain skills for independence and preventing future admissions. The post holder will support the Ward Manager in leadership and operational management, ensuring the delivery of quality nursing care.

Main duties of the job

1. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual care with the service user, carer (if applicable), and multidisciplinary team, using evidence-based and recovery-oriented practices.
2. Provide clinical leadership to the staff team.
3. Ensure effective liaison with other service parts and agencies to achieve treatment goals and care planning.
4. Create and maintain an evidence-based, positive unit culture.
5. Work with the Unit Manager and MDT to establish a safe, effective, and therapeutic environment.
6. Ensure implementation of the Care Programme Approach.
7. Develop systems for effective communication of clinical information within the team.
8. Deliver the Clinical Governance/Quality Agenda.
9. Undertake and record comprehensive risk assessments and management plans in collaboration with the service user, carer, and MDT.
10. Participate in audit programs to meet standards related to key drivers.
11. Provide and receive clinical supervision.
12. Ensure staff adherence to GMMH Medicines Management Policy and NMC standards for medication administration.

Working for our organisation

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 staff across more than 160 locations, providing inpatient and community mental health services in Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and Wigan, along with specialized services across Greater Manchester and beyond.

Manchester offers a vibrant environment, from scenic countryside to lively city life with shopping, entertainment, and dining options. Our staff enjoy their work, opportunities for learning, and are encouraged to innovate and improve care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See attached job description and person specification.

Band: [details not specified]

Shift details: Saturday (midnight to midnight), weekdays after 8pm and before 6am, all hours on Sundays and Public Holidays.

Annual leave: 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 after 5 years and 33 after 10 years.

Person specification

Knowledge

• Understanding of the client group
• Current NMC registration as a mental health nurse
• Interest in Recovery and Rehabilitation
• Interest in working with the client group
• Awareness of current best practice and NICE guidance

Additional Information

Applicants with mental health, learning disability, or drug and alcohol experience, whether as a service user or carer, are encouraged to apply. All positions require pre-employment checks, including DBS, which can be maintained via the DBS Update Service for a fee. The Trust values diversity and is committed to safeguarding and removing barriers to employment for under-represented groups. Informal inquiries are welcome.