Job overview
North View are looking for experienced Nurses who would like progress their career and specialise within Acute inpatient services as a Deputy ward manager. Our new state-of-the-art adult mental health inpatient hospital, North View, became fully operational on Monday 18 November 2024.
The bespoke, purpose-built development replaces Park House on the (NMGH) site and marks the beginning of a new chapter for the future of inpatient mental health care for people in Manchester.
The new hospital significantly improves patient privacy and dignity, providing:
1. 150 single en-suite bedrooms which are provided over nine single sex wards, including a purpose-built Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), six adult acute wards for female and male adults, one female older adults ward, one male rehabilitation ward and a treatment suite that supports research and innovation studies.
2. An assessment suite (specifically for people needing a place of safety and assessment under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act).
3. A variety of internal activity areas and multiple outside garden spaces, specifically designed to enhance the environment and aid recovery.
You must be a committed and competent RNMH looking for a new challenge and development opportunities making a real difference with adults and carers in an acute setting. You must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure on a busy, inpatient ward.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will take charge of the shifts on a rotational basis, act as a primary nurse to service users and their carers, as well as being responsible for the establishment and maintenance of effective communication with all relevant personnel who contribute to the care of the service user both internal and external to the Trust.
The post holder will, in collaboration with the ward manager, ensure continuous clinical and professional development for ward staff through on the job coaching, mentoring, audit, regular supervision, and ward based training of less experienced staff.
The post holder will deputise for the ward manager as required and promote multi-disciplinary team working whilst leading predominantly on nursing issues and leadership.
The post holder will be expected to act into duty manager role occasionally in a supporting role to staff across prestwich site.
All staff working within our Trust should adopt our values.
All staff have a responsibility to contribute to high standards of care, they need to:
4. Be a quality inspector, and reporting everything, especially where you need help to put it right.
5. Take a pro-active role in identifying risks and acting on the results to resolve problems at source.
6. Take part in risk management practices, both clinical and non-clinical in line with the Trust Risk Management Strategy to help reduce risks to the safety of patients.
Working for our organisation
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 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. The successful candidate will be supported with development and progression opportunities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
7. Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
8. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
9. Excellent pension
10. Cycle to work scheme
11. Salary sacrifice car scheme
12. Wellbeing programme
13. Blue Light Card Discounts
Person specification
Shortlisting
Essential criteria
14. RMN Professional Qualification
Essentail
Essential criteria
15. RMN Professional Qualification
16. Preparation for Assessor/Mentorship or willingness to work towards
17. Proven experience at Band 5 (or equivalent) within the same specialty with evidence of ongoing development or evidence of Continuing Professional Development
18. Substantial post-qualification experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental illness
19. Evidence of applied understanding of the needs of clients and complex presentations in Mental Health in-patient care (within specific speciality)
20. Demonstrable evidence of knowledge of clinical risk assessment
21. Demonstrable evidence of knowledge of NMC Standards and Code of Conduct
22. Demonstrable evidence of knowledge of change management processes in the leadership and support of large groups of staff
23. Able to demonstrate knowledge of best clinical practices relevant to the area
24. Knowledge of the role and function of other organisations who provide services to clients with mental health problems
25. Ability to demonstrate sound clinical leadership skills in a large multi-disciplinary team
26. Be able to implement the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy into work settings
27. Ability to translate clinical risk into care plans
28. Demonstrable evidence of excellent written/verbal communication skills
29. Ability to present ideas with clarity and in a persuasive and influential style
30. Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively with other agencies at a variety of levels
31. Demonstrable ability to provide situational management to staff and deal with conflict
32. Evidence of ability to provide focused support to staff
33. Demonstrably ability to maintain morale and leadership in an uncertain and changing environment
34. Reliable, and committed to developing client care and nursing
35. Full commitment to equal opportunities
36. Demonstrable evidence of flexible approach, able to recognise signs of stress in self and others and take appropriate action
37. Ability to effectively manage applied clinical work and the development of nursing practice
38. Ability to gain the trust, confidence and respect of clients, carers, and staff of a variety of levels and disciplines
39. To participate in the development of a culture which actively promotes the involvement of service users and carers
40. Evidence of successful completion of band 5 preceptorship
Desirable criteria
41. Post registration clinical qualification in Mental Health eg. Acute Care, Post Registration Specialist training in
42. Professional development in Physical Health interventions
43. Previous experience of providing Clinical Supervision
44. Personal development related to clinical area/care group
45. Experience of managing staff and other professionals
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 enrol 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
A candidate may utilise the help of AI when writing job application. The assessment of an application is made on its entirety and most times AI-generated content does not fully grasp the context and requirements of the job one applies for thus producing inaccurate and misleading information, especially in the supporting statement section of an application that can lack real life examples of one’s achievements, success and challenges.
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 .
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.
The Home Office introduces new changes from 22/07/2025 that impact the health and care sector, you may wish to familiarise with it.
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.