Mental Health Ward Deputy Manager – Leadership & Nursing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Staff gym access

On-site cafe

Evening/weekend pay enhancements

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in Leigh is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager to support the Ward Manager at Atherleigh Park. You will contribute to operational leadership on the Sovereign, Westleigh and Priestner's wards, supervise junior staff and mentor new nurses while ensuring high quality, person-centred care for adults of working age.

You will oversee medication management, maintain clinical records, support risk assessments, manage shifts, and contribute to maintaining

Qualifications

• RMN qualification and NMC registration required.
• Band 5 RMN with substantial post-qualification experience in mental health inpatient care.
• Proven leadership and supervision abilities in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support Ward Manager in operational management and ward leadership.
• Supervise junior staff and mentor newly qualified nurses and junior staff.
• Oversee areas such as medication management and physical health provision on the ward.
• Manage shifts as nurse in charge and ensure safe, effective care.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments and manage risk plans for incidents on the ward.

Skills

RMN qualification

NMC registration

Band 5 RMN

Leadership

Risk assessment

Staff supervision

Education

RMN nursing qualification

Job description

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in Leigh is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager to support the Ward Manager at Atherleigh Park. You will contribute to operational leadership on the Sovereign, Westleigh and Priestner's wards, supervise junior staff and mentor new nurses while ensuring high quality, person-centred care for adults of working age.

You will oversee medication management, maintain clinical records, support risk assessments, manage shifts, and contribute to maintaining