Job summary
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 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.
Main duties of the job
- To lead and promote excellence in nursing practice.
- To ensure the clinical care is client cantered, evidence based including gathering findings of clinical audits, and to co-ordinate the care team's activities on a daily basis.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary reviews of care plans.
- Provide leadership, support and advice for others in the care of clients and their carers.
- To take a major role in the promotion of Clinical and Social governance arrangements in the clinical area.
- To manage resources and respond appropriately to the operational demands service-wide as required.
- To manage the nursing work force and be aware of manpower implications.
- Ensure compliance to all Trust's quality statements, policies instructions
- Maintain ward stocks and equipment in accordance with Trust procedures.
- Ensure all nursing practice is in accordance with the NMC's Code of Professional Conduct and all other relevant advisory documents.
- Promote the Mental Health Act and its Code of Practice. Ensure total compliance with the Act's requirements.
- To maintain confidentiality at all times.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
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.
Job description
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
Job description
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
Essential
- Attained diploma/first degree education. Must be registered with NMC
- Demonstrable Band 6 experience
- Experience of working for Inpatient Services
- Knowledge of any issues impacting on the delivery of safe and effective single sex accommodation
- Experience of managing staff performance and disciplinary issues efficiently
- Experience of maintaining quality standards in one's own sphere of responsibility
- Experience of commitment to service user and carer involvement
- Awareness of Key Performance Indicators to support the achievement of local and national targets including PLACE, CQC, Infection Prevention
- Awareness of policies and procedures in relation to confidentiality, information sharing and safeguarding
- Experience of managing bed base, reducing delays to discharge and removing internal waits
- Able to undertake and lead in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
- Able to undertake collaborated work within MTD with patients, carers and other agencies
- Able to exercise leadership
- Able to partake in service improvement, appraisals, professional development and offer supervision to others
- Able to inspire and motivate
- Able to manage resources effectively and efficiently
- Able to apply Mental Health Act 1983 in accordance with the Code of Practice and adherence to Care Programming Approach
- Able to apply specific management skills, for example in quality, risk and change management
- Able to step in and lead in the absence of the Operational Manager
- Demonstrates a high degree of integrity and honesty. Previous criminal records must be disclosed
- Has a commitment and positive attitude towards working with complex mental health needs
- Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing personal development
- Able to participate in internal rotation, on call roster
- Able to undertake physical based training, e.g. Moving and Handling, PMVA etc.
- Able to use electronic data system (PARIS or similar)
- Able to use computers
Desirable
Desirable
- Addditional post-basic qualifications
- Supervisory or Management qualifications
- Management experience within an inpatient setting
- Able to teach in the work place
- Able to show a knowledge of the physical healthcare needs of the client group
- Able to show the process of change management
- Able to undertake and lead on investigations and complete reports
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Attained diploma/first degree education. Must be registered with NMC
- Demonstrable Band 6 experience
- Experience of working for Inpatient Services
- Knowledge of any issues impacting on the delivery of safe and effective single sex accommodation
- Experience of managing staff performance and disciplinary issues efficiently
- Experience of maintaining quality standards in one's own sphere of responsibility
- Experience of commitment to service user and carer involvement
- Awareness of Key Performance Indicators to support the achievement of local and national targets including PLACE, CQC, Infection Prevention
- Awareness of policies and procedures in relation to confidentiality, information sharing and safeguarding
- Experience of managing bed base, reducing delays to discharge and removing internal waits
- Able to undertake and lead in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
- Able to undertake collaborated work within MTD with patients, carers and other agencies
- Able to exercise leadership
- Able to partake in service improvement, appraisals, professional development and offer supervision to others
- Able to inspire and motivate
- Able to manage resources effectively and efficiently
- Able to apply Mental Health Act 1983 in accordance with the Code of Practice and adherence to Care Programming Approach
- Able to apply specific management skills, for example in quality, risk and change management
- Able to step in and lead in the absence of the Operational Manager
- Demonstrates a high degree of integrity and honesty. Previous criminal records must be disclosed
- Has a commitment and positive attitude towards working with complex mental health needs
- Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing personal development
- Able to participate in internal rotation, on call roster
- Able to undertake physical based training, e.g. Moving and Handling, PMVA etc.
- Able to use electronic data system (PARIS or similar)
- Able to use computers
Desirable
Desirable
- Addditional post-basic qualifications
- Supervisory or Management qualifications
- Management experience within an inpatient setting
- Able to teach in the work place
- Able to show a knowledge of the physical healthcare needs of the client group
- Able to show the process of change management
- Able to undertake and lead on investigations and complete reports
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
