We currently have a vacancy for a Band 6 Assistant Ward Manager to join our acute inpatient clinical team in Stockport. The successful applicant will work on Arden ward, which is a male acute admission ward, providing assessments and care for adults with acute mental health needs who require a period of hospital admission. The successful candidate will work predominately night shifts (19.30 - 08.00). However, they will rotate onto day shifts periodically to maintain awareness and competence of all processes covered within a 24-hour period.
Main duties of the job
Role Summary:
The successful candidate will be able to work effectively as an Assistant Ward Manager, have excellent communication skills, welcome a challenge, and have a real desire to make a difference to the care we provide to the adult age group inclusive of evolving models of care and modernization of mental health services. The Trust will facilitate learning opportunities for the post holder in leadership, mentorship, and trust-wide training programmes and a range of opportunities for professional and personal development.
Key Responsibilities of the Post:
You will be responsible for the assessment of needs, planning, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care for clients admitted on the ward. You will supervise the work of junior staff, ensuring the highest possible standard of nursing care in accordance with the Policies and Procedures of Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, the Mental Health Act, and all other legislation. You will be responsible for deputizing for the ward manager in their absence, as well as providing supervision and appraisals to junior staff.
We are proud to provide high-quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities, and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage, and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
1. Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
2. Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance.
3. Access to Continued Professional Development.
4. Involvement in improvement and research activities.
5. Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service.
6. Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure, and travel.
This advert closes on Tuesday 18 Mar 2025.
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