Deputy Ward Manager

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Prestwich Bank, Bury

Deputy Ward Manager

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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Prestwich Bank, Bury

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 6 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 39359f4ebf094e3d8dae5230ee3d5e59

Location ref: Prestwich Bank, Bury

Full Job Description

  • Support the Ward Manager in the clinical and operational running of the Unit
  • Support and supervise junior staff and students
  • Implement change on the ward to improve the quality of patient care and staff wellbeing
  • Provide preceptorship for newly qualified staff
  • To act as a role model within the team continually promoting a highstandard of care for all patients admitted to the ward, which iseffective and responsive to the needs of service users.
  • Act as Duty Manager as required.

    Brings a genuine passion for supporting individuals with alcohol/drug dependence.
  • Can remain calm, focused, and safe in high-pressure or challenging situations
  • Values continuous learning and thrives in a collaborative team setting
  • Demonstrates empathy, respect, and emotional resilience
  • Ideally has experience in addictions environment.
  • You will assist the Ward Manager in providing Leadership and Operational Management to the Ward ensuring the provision of quality nursing care to all service users on the ward/department. The post holder will assess, plan and implement care, and provide specialist nursing advice and carry out specialist nursing procedures in the agreed care group. You will provide clinical and managerial leadership to junior staff, providing supervision to junior staff and students. Ready to make a meaningful difference? We'd love to hear from you.

    At Chapman Barker Unit we support adults who have alcohol and/or drug dependence and who require a medically managed admission to our 34 bedded unit. We provide holistic care during detoxes by using medical, therapeutic and psychological methods of treatment, ensuring patients are involved with their recovery care plans and encouraging input from families and carers. Join us and become part of a skilled, compassionate multidisciplinary team working in a modernised, safe, and therapeutic environment -- where innovation meets impact., 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.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/deputy-ward-manager-127700083