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We have an exciting opportunity that has arisen here in our Bolton Inpatient Mental Health Unit on Beech Ward where we have a full time position for a Deputy Ward Manager.
We have 3 Inpatient Wards that are located at the Royal Bolton Hospital site and are based within the Rivington unit.
Beech ward is a 22 bedded male acute psychiatric service.
Oak ward is a 20 bedded female acute psychiatric service.
Maple House is a 6 bedded Psychiatric Intensive Nursing Unit.
The inpatient wards provide support to adults of working age, involving assessments, treatment, and support to service users within the GM footprint who may be experiencing psychiatric crisis and often present with complex mental health needs.
We currently have 1 full time position within each ward and we are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, and compassionate individuals who have a positive attitude towards mental health and promoting recovery, an understanding of positive behavioral support, are committed to delivering person-centered & trauma-informed care, and want to support working age adults in their recovery.
We pride ourselves on a recovery model of care and the reduction of restrictive practices underpins our practice; therefore, your knowledge and leadership in this will be essential. If successful in post, you will be part of an outstanding team with opportunities for further training, development, and progression.
Main duties of the job
Deputy Ward Managers within the Inpatient Unit are active members of the ward management team, responsible for supporting the Ward Manager in the operational management and leadership of the Ward.
As a Deputy Ward Manager, your responsibilities will be:
* Uphold the values of the ward promoting openness, transparency, and learning
* Supervision of junior staff
* Enthusiastic mentor to new staff, newly qualified nurses, and junior staff
* Oversee 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 return to works and sickness monitoring
* Accurate and timely clinical documentation
* Manage shifts as a nurse in charge
* Conduct thorough assessments of risks and risk management plans to support incidents on the ward
We are looking for an individual who is resilient, driven, and passionate to provide high-quality nursing care to our patients while supporting the leadership within both Oak and Beech ward.
Working for our organisation
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, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and the borough of 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.
Wherever you go, you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour, and generosity.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached detailed job description and person specification
* 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
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Managing change
* Managing junior staff
Knowledge
* Awareness of current best practice and EBP
* Awareness of national initiatives e.g. safewards
Skills
* Good interpersonal / communication skills
* Evidence of involving SU and carers in care process
* Excellent decision making and effective crisis management
Important Information about working for GMMH:
All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks; for further information on the checks required, please visit the NHS Employers website www.nhsemployers.org.
The Trust mandates all post holders who require a DBS for their role to subscribe to the DBS Update Service. You will be required to enroll for this service for a fee of £16 per year and maintain registration throughout your employment with GMMH.
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability, or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.
The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example, BAME, Disabled, and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we’d love to hear from you.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) when writing job applications
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We have added a disclaimer to our application process advising that the use of AI is monitored. GMMH reserves the right to follow up with a candidate at the interview on specific responses and those examples used in the supporting statement to explore it further.
Sponsorship
We are proud to be an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Please be aware that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible roles and salary requirements on the UK Government’s website – click here.
If you are offered a role with us and you require sponsorship, we will check your eligibility in line with the information on the above website. Your offer of employment could be withdrawn if the role is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not otherwise able to evidence your right to work in the UK.
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Do you have experience outside the NHS?
We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities.
We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment. Please contact our Recruitment Team for more information.
**Please note, this vacancy may be closed at any time if sufficient applications have been received**
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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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