Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Ward Manager
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Ward Manager
Ward Manager – Saffron Ward (Critical Care for Older Adults)
About Saffron Ward
Saffron Ward is a 23-bedded specialist unit for patients aged 65+ who require a transitional period of assessment—either stepping down from an acute hospital setting or stepping up from the community as they recover from delirium.
Our mission is to optimise the health, wellbeing, and independence of older adults through integrated medical, nursing, and therapeutic interventions tailored to their needs.
About the Role
The Ward Manager will oversee the delivery of high-quality care on Saffron Ward, ensuring a supportive, inclusive, and patient-centred environment. This role requires strong leadership, clinical insight, and a commitment to promoting staff and patient growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, professional leadership to ward staff, ensuring:
- Effective management of staff rotas to optimise resource allocation and service user care.
- Dedicated oversight of sickness monitoring in accordance with Trust policies.
- Maintain direct, sensitive communication with patients, families, and carers, acting as a senior advocate for their dignity and needs.
- Uphold Trust and national policies, ensuring all staff comply with clinical practice guidelines.
- Lead on patient complaint investigations, aiming for resolutions at ward level and escalating to the Service Manager where necessary.
- Support clinical equipment maintenance and ensure staff competency in its safe application.
- Deputise for the Service Manager when required.
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About Pennine Care
Pennine Care is an NHS Foundation Trust dedicated to mental health and learning disability care across five Greater Manchester boroughs (Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Tameside & Glossop).
Our vision is to create hopeful, hopeful lives for everyone in our communities. Our dedicated teams—known as #PennineCarePeople—deliver exceptional care and strive to be a trusted, inclusive employer.
Person Specification
Essential Requirements
- Strong clinical leadership, managerial, and interpersonal skills.
- Prior experience in a senior nursing or managerial role in an acute or older adults’ setting preferred.
- Commitment to inclusivity, respect, and person-centred care.
- Ability to delegate, problem-solve, and resolve conflicts diplomatically.
- Knowledge of NHS polices, safeguarding, and patient complaints procedures.
Desirable Qualities
- Experience in delirium management or psychiatric geriatrics.
- Familiarity with local health and social care systems in Greater Manchester.
- A carer or lived experience of mental health is especially encouraged.
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Benefits & Opportunities
Joining Pennine Care means more than just a job—it means making a meaningful difference while enjoying generous professional and personal benefits, including:
✅ Competitive salary with generous Agenda for Change (AFC) annual leave entitlement (plus additional medical/dental allowances for Allan Bank branch staff). ✅ Flexible working policies to support work-life balance. ✅ Continued Professional Development (CPD) support and career progression pathways. ✅ Involvement in research and service improvement initiatives. ✅ Comprehensive health, wellbeing programmes, including mental health support, wellness activities, and discounts. ✅ Discounts on retail, leisure, and travel via staff pricing partnerships.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are an equality-informed employer. Applications are welcome from all backgrounds, including:
📌 Candidates with lived experience of mental illness or as a carer. 📌 Under-represented groups (e.g., disabilities, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, BME).
If you’re passionate about delivering outstanding care for older adults, we’d love to hear from you.
Next Steps
For more information or to arrange an informal discussion/visit, contact:
Sara Panter Service Manager 📧 sara.panter@nhs.net 📞 0161 716 4505
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