Deputy Ward Manager

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a band 6 secondment to cover 12 months maternity leave on Delamere ward, Woodlands hospital This secondment is an opportunity to develop leadership skills and knowledge whilst working alongside an experienced nursing team. Delamere ward is a 15 bedded female ward for older people, with both organic and functional illnesses. We work collaboratively with patients families and carers to develop individual treatment plans. The team encourages innovative practice and supports development at all times. We have a broad multi-disciplinary inpatient team that includes nurses, nursing assistants, medical staff, a physical health care team, physiotherapy and occupational therapy. This post is not open to Newly Registered Nurses, candidates must have their NMC registration in place and successfully completed the preceptorship programme in order to be considered.,

• Undertake comprehensive mental health and risk assessments for older adults with mental and physical health care needs
• Act as named nurse , contributing to care review processes and mental health tribunals
• Deliver and evaluate person-centred nursing interventions
• Provide clinical leadership and act as a senior decision maker during shifts
• Regularly take charge of the ward, coordinating care delivery and staffing
• Support the Ward Manager with operational duties, including rota coordination, staff supervision and quality monitoring
• Supervise, mentor and support junior staff and students
• Work closely with families, carers and partner agencies to support effective discharge planning
• Contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain high standards of documentation, governance and safeguarding practice
• To ensure all mandatory and essential training is up to date.
  
  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.