Deputy Ward Manager - Fern Ward Manchester

North View are looking for experienced Nurses who would like to 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:

• 150 single en-suite bedrooms 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.
• An assessment suite specifically for people needing a place of safety and assessment under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act.
• 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:

• Be a quality inspector, and report everything, especially where you need help to put it right.
• Take a pro-active role in identifying risks and acting on the results to resolve problems at source.
• 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.

About us:

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.

Job responsibilities:

See attached detailed job description and person specification.

Staff benefits:

• Pay Enhancements: 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.
• Excellent pension.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme.
• Wellbeing programme.
• Blue Light Card Discounts.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• RMN Professional Qualification.
• Preparation for Assessor/Mentorship or willingness to work towards.
• Proven experience at Band 5 (or equivalent) within the same specialty with evidence of ongoing development or evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Substantial post-qualification experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental illness.
• Evidence of applied understanding of the needs of clients and complex presentations in Mental Health in-patient care (within specific speciality).
• Demonstrable evidence of knowledge of clinical risk assessment.
• Demonstrable evidence of knowledge of NMC Standards and Code of Conduct.
• Demonstrable evidence of knowledge of change management processes in the leadership and support of large groups of staff.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of best clinical practices relevant to the area.
• Knowledge of the role and function of other organisations who provide services to clients with mental health problems.
• Ability to demonstrate sound clinical leadership skills in a large multi-disciplinary team.
• Be able to implement the Trust's Equal Opportunities Policy into work settings.
• Ability to translate clinical risk into care plans.
• Demonstrable evidence of excellent written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present ideas with clarity and in a persuasive and influential style.
• Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively with other agencies at a variety of levels.
• Demonstrable ability to provide situational management to staff and deal with conflict.
• Evidence of ability to provide focused support to staff.
• Demonstrably ability to maintain morale and leadership in an uncertain and changing environment.
• Reliable, and committed to developing client care and nursing.
• Full commitment to equal opportunities.
• Demonstrable evidence of flexible approach, able to recognise signs of stress in self and others and take appropriate action.
• Ability to effectively manage applied clinical work and the development of nursing practice.
• Ability to gain the trust, confidence and respect of clients, carers, and staff of a variety of levels and disciplines.
• To participate in the development of a culture which actively promotes the involvement of service users and carers.
• Evidence of successful completion of band 5 preceptorship.

Desirable:

• Post registration clinical qualification in Mental Health eg. Acute Care, Post Registration Specialist training in Professional development in Physical Health interventions.
• Previous experience of providing Clinical Supervision.
• Personal development related to clinical area/care group.
• Experience of managing staff and other professionals.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship:

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration:

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.