Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Priestners Unit ( PICU) as a Deputy Ward Manager.Priestners Unit is one of five wards at our state of the art, purpose built Atherleigh Park Hospital in Leigh. Priestners unit is an 8 bedded all female PICU unit providing support to adults of working age. PICU Unit provides treatment and support to service users within the GM footprint who are experiencing mental health difficulties for a range of illnesses such as Schizophrenia, Bi-Polar Disorder and Depression and are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate individuals who; have a positive attitude towards mental health and promoting recovery, have an understanding of positive behavioural support, are committed to delivering person centred & trauma informed care and want to support working age adults in their recovery.
Benefits: Free parking, staff accessible gym facilities and classes, on site cafe, pay enhancements for evenings/weekends, 27 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, excellent pension, cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, wellbeing programme, blue light card discounts.
Main duties of the job
Deputy Ward Managers at Atherleigh park 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 w ill be;
1. Up hold the values of the ward promoting openness, transparency and learning
2. Supervision of junior staff
3. Enthusiastic mentor to new staff, newly qualified nurses and junior staff
4. Oversee certain areas of clinical expertise such as medication management and physical health provision on the ward
5. Support the Ward Manager with HR tasks such as return to works and sickness monitoring
6. Accurate and timely clinical documentation
7. Manage shifts as a nurse in charge
8. Conducting 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, whist supporting the leadership within Atherleigh Park.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Pease see attached detailed job descriptionand person specification
Staff benefits
9. Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
10. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
11. Excellent pension
12. Cycle to work scheme
13. Salary sacrifice car scheme
14. Wellbeing programme
15. Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
16. NMC registration
Desirable
17. further study mentor qualification
Experience
Essential
18. Post qualifying experience - relevant acutes
19. Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
20. Managing change
21. Managing junior staff
Knowledge
Essential
22. Awareness of current best practice and EBP
Desirable
23. Awareness of national iniatives safewards
Skills
Essential
24. Good interpersonal / communication skills
25. Multi Agency working ie MDT
26. Evidence of involving SU and carers in care process
27. Excellent decision making and effective crisis management