Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Deputy Ward Manager
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the female acute ward - Westleigh Unit at Atherleigh Park.
Westleigh Unit is a 20 bedded female acute psychiatric service.
The acute wards provides support to adults of working age, providing 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 are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate individuals who:
- Have a positive attitude towards mental health and promoting recovery
- Have an understanding of positive behavioral support
- Are committed to delivering person centered & trauma informed care
- Want to support working age adults in their recovery
Westleigh Unit pride themselves on a recovery model and self harm pathway 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.
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Responsibilities
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
- Conducting thorough assessments of risks and risk management plans to support incidents on the ward
About Us
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 both Oak and Beech ward.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 120 locations.
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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.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Emma Crompton
- Job Title: Ward Manager
- Email Address: emma.crompton@gmmh.nhs.uk
- Telephone Number: 01204483053
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