Deputy Ward Manager

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Detailed job description and main 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 criteria RMN Professional Qualification Preparation for 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 Desirable criteria Post registration clinical qualification in Mental Health eg. Acute Care, Post Registration Specialist training in Professional development in Clinical Leadership CFT Interventions Clinical Supervision training Personal development related to clinical area/care group Experience of managing staff and other professionals Important Information about working for GMMH: All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. Please contact our Recruitment Team for more information. **Please note, this vacancy may be closed at any time if sufficient applications have been received** Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download DWM Band 6 JD/PS (PDF, 338.3KB) Important Candidate information (PDF, 2.5MB)

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