Ward Manager - Elm Ward- Female Acute Inpatient Ward
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Ward Manager for Elm Ward Female Acute Ward. The ward is situated within Park House, a dynamic unit for mental health care. Elm Ward is part of the North View new build project, a fantastic new mental health unit on the North Manchester General Hospital site and the Elm team are actively involved in planning for this exciting purpose built unit.
The role will involve managing a busy 20 bedded ward, for female service users experiencing acute mental illness, crisis presentations, complex and challenging mental health problems.
We are looking for a professional confident individual to join us, who can lead, inspire and oversee the delivery of safe and effective care. The post holder will need to be enthusiastic and motivated to work in a busy environment with a high admission and discharge rate.
The post holder will need to be resilient, experienced in managing risk associated with a variety of mental health problems and demonstrate a passion for service improvement.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide effective leadership and operational management to the ward ensuring the provision of high quality nursing care to all service users on the ward / department over a 24 hour period.
To promote and maintain excellence in nursing practice. To be responsible for leading the work of the care team and the co-ordination of effective utilization and resources within the defined area.
The post holder will be accountable to service users / patients, and operate within the Trust's framework of policies and guidelines.
To support the Operational Manager/Matron with the management of the clinical area.
This role includes participation in the local on call manager rota covering out of hours periods overnight, at weekends and bank holidays.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 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.
Details
Date posted
31 August 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-5593790
Job locations
Elm Ward, Park House, North Manchester General Hospital
Delaunays Road
Manchester
M8 5RB
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Elm Ward, Park House, North Manchester General Hospital
Delaunays Road
Manchester
M8 5RB
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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