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Job summary

Main area
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Grade
Band 7
Contract
6 months (Secondment/Fixed Term)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (happy to discuss flexible working)
Job ref
437-6205636
Employer
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Atherleigh Park
Town
Leigh
Salary
£43,742 - £50,056 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/05/2024 23:59

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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust logo

Ward Manager

Band 7

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Atherleigh Park Inpatient Unit for a Ward Manager.

Atherleigh Park is a modern, purpose built hospital with free parking for all staff.  There is an on site cafe and Gym.  We are situated next door to a popular retail park. 

The role will involve managing a busy inpatient ward for service users experiencing acute mental illness, crisis presentations, complex and challenging mental health problems. 

We are looking for a professional confident Ward Manager to join us, who can lead, inspire and oversee the delivery of safe and effective care. The post holder will need to be enthusiastic and motivated to work in a busy environment with a high admission and discharge rate. 

The post holder will need to be resilient, experienced in managing risk associated with a variety of mental health problems and demonstrate a passion for service improvement. 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide effective leadership and operational management to the ward ensuring the provision of high quality nursing care to all service users on the ward / department over a 24 hour period.

To promote and maintain excellence in nursing practice. To be responsible for leading the work of the care team and the co-ordination of effective utilization and resources within the defined area.

The post holder will be accountable to service users / patients, and operate within the Trust’s framework of policies and guidelines.

To support the Matron with the management of the clinical area.

This role may include participation in the local on call manager rota covering out of hours periods overnight, at weekends and bank holidays.

Working for our organisation

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400 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

See attached detailed job description and person specification.

Staff benefits

  • 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
  • Excellent pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Blue Light Card Discounts

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse
Desirable criteria
  • Management Qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Inpatient experience
  • Leadership experience
Desirable criteria
  • Acute ward experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardWe are a Living Wage EmployerApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyHSJ Best places to workDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employer

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Zara Oxley
Job title
Operational Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01942 631753
Additional information

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