Senior Ward Manager – Mental Health Inpatient Unit

NHS; Leigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff gym access

On-site cafe

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Greater Manchester Mental Health Foundation Trust is offering a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager role at Atherleigh Park in Leigh. The post supports three adult acute wards and a psychiatric intensive care unit, with focus on recovery, trauma-informed care and person-centred practice across a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires RMN qualification and NMC registration, proven leadership in acute mental health settings, and a commitment to high-quality nursing care within a dynamic hospital

Qualifications

• RMN qualification and NMC registration are essential.
• Experience in adult mental health and acute wards desirable.
• Evidence of leadership in a large multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support Ward Manager in operational leadership of the ward.
• Supervise junior staff and mentor new staff.
• Oversee medication management and physical health provision on the ward.
• Contribute to HR tasks and sickness monitoring.
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation and risk management.
• Manage shifts and act as nurse in charge.

Skills

Staff supervision

Clinical leadership

Risk assessment

Patient care focus

Education

RMN qualification

NMC registration

Job description

Greater Manchester Mental Health Foundation Trust is offering a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager role at Atherleigh Park in Leigh. The post supports three adult acute wards and a psychiatric intensive care unit, with focus on recovery, trauma-informed care and person-centred practice across a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires RMN qualification and NMC registration, proven leadership in acute mental health settings, and a commitment to high-quality nursing care within a dynamic hospital