Forensic Mental Health Deputy Ward Manager – Clinical Leadership

Transformation Unit; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager (Band 6) for the Forensic Low Secure Unit, Delaney Ward in Manchester. This full-time role involves leadership, clinical oversight, and supporting a multidisciplinary team in a modernised, therapeutic environment.

The post requires NMC registration, strong leadership, and experience in acute or PICU mental health settings, with supervision of junior staff. Flexible working is available within a 37.5-hour week.

Qualifications

• NMC Registered; strong leadership skills; experience in PICU or acute mental health settings; supervision of junior staff; evidence of supervising students.

Responsibilities

• Support 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 and promote high standard of care for all patients.
• Act as bleep holder for the unit as required.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Crisis management

Education

NMC Registered

Job description

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager (Band 6) for the Forensic Low Secure Unit, Delaney Ward in Manchester. This full-time role involves leadership, clinical oversight, and supporting a multidisciplinary team in a modernised, therapeutic environment.

The post requires NMC registration, strong leadership, and experience in acute or PICU mental health settings, with supervision of junior staff. Flexible working is available within a 37.5-hour week.