Deputy Ward Managers within the John Denmark Unit are active members of the ward management team, responsible for supporting the Ward Manager in the operational management and leadership of the Ward.
We are looking for an individual who is resilient, driven and passionate to provide high quality nursing care to our patients, whilst supporting the leadership within the unit.
The post holder will be expected to coordinate and lead on shifts on a rotational basis, act as a primary nurse to patients, as well as being responsible for the establishment and maintenance of effective communication with all relevant personnel who contribute to the care of the patient both internal and external to the Trust.
The post holder will, in collaboration with the ward manager, ensure continuous clinical and professional development for the nursing team through on-the-job coaching, mentoring, audit, regular supervision, and ward-based training of less experienced staff.
Main duties of the job
As a deputy ward manager, some of your key responsibilities will be:
* To deputise for the ward manager as required
* Promote multi-disciplinary team working whilst leading predominantly on nursing issues
* To uphold the values of the service promoting openness, transparency and learning
* Supervision and education of junior staff
* Enthusiastic mentor to new staff, newly qualified nurses and junior staff
* Monitor and manage certain areas of clinical expertise such as medication management and physical health provision on the ward
* Support the ward manager with HR tasks such as Wellbeing monitoring, audits, action plans
* Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation
* Coordinate shifts as a nurse in charge
* Conducting and recording thorough assessments of risks and risk management plans to support incidents on the unit
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford and Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the North West of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job responsibilities
See Job Description and person specification for further information
* Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
* Cycle to work scheme
* Salary sacrifice car scheme
* Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration
* Experience in Healthroster management
* Quality Improvement Awareness/ Training /Experience
Experience
* Post Preceptorship experience in mental health setting with evidence of CPD
* Experience of implementing change
* Experience of engaging in Safe wards initiatives
* Demonstrates leadership and management qualities
* Experience of Managing and developing staff
* Experience of management within a mental health deaf setting
Knowledge and Skills
* Awareness of current best practice and evidence based practice
* Good communication and interpersonal skills and MDT working
* Evidence of collaboration with service users and carers within care management
* Excellent decision making and effective crisis management
* Knowledge of how to adapt assessments and documentation for deaf service users and carers
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata
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