Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Ward Manager

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Job summary

There is an exciting opportunity that has become available for the position of ward manager at Moorside Unit, Irwell Ward. The ward is a male PICU and is 6 bedded.

The successful candidate will need to be an experienced, highly skilled, and motivated registered mental health nurse, who possess excellent communication skills, good leadership skills and who is able to support and lead a diversified team of staff, whilst working closely with the senior leadership team to manage the challenges of the environment and support the patients within our care.

We are committed to the development of staff and the successful candidate will have opportunities for further training. We will offer the successful candidate Leadership training to augment their existing skills. I

Main duties of the job

To manage resources and respond appropriately to the operational demands service wide as required.

Ensure compliance to all Trust's quality statements, policies and procedures, for examples, Risk Management, Health & Safety, undertaking initial investigation of and furnishing reports of complaints. Reporting on the difficulties in the maintenance of any policies and procedures to the Service Manager.

Managing and to participate in, the agreed appraisal system including development of junior staff through Preceptorship, Mentorship and Line management supervision.

To ensure the clinical care is client centred, evidence based including gathering findings of clinical audits, and to coordinate the care team's activities daily

Provide leadership, support and advice for others in the care of clients and their careers

To take a major role in the promotion of Clinical and Social governance arrangements in the clinical area.

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.

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

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

01 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-7338247

Job locations

Moorside Unit

Moorside Road

Manchester

M41 5SL


Job description

Job responsibilities

To manage resources and respond appropriately to the operational demands service wide as required.

Ensure compliance to all Trusts quality statements, policies and procedures, for examples, Risk Management, Health & Safety, undertaking initial investigation of and furnishing reports of complaints. Reporting on the difficulties in the maintenance of any policies and procedures to the Clinical Manager.

Managing and to participate in, the agreed appraisal system including development of junior staff through Preceptorship, Mentorship and Line management supervision.

To ensure the clinical care is client centred, evidence based including gathering findings of clinical audits, and to coordinate the care teams activities daily

Provide leadership, support and advice for others in the care of clients and their careers

To take a major role in the promotion of Clinical and Social governance arrangements in the clinical area.

To participate in MADE meetings and to work collaboratively with external agencies.

Key responsibilities also include determining and managing the administrative needs of the ward. The post holder will lead efforts to ensure effective joint working with statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure responsive and appropriate service delivery to users and carers. Furthermore, the post holder will represent the service both internally and externally in relation to all these responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To manage resources and respond appropriately to the operational demands service wide as required.

Ensure compliance to all Trusts quality statements, policies and procedures, for examples, Risk Management, Health & Safety, undertaking initial investigation of and furnishing reports of complaints. Reporting on the difficulties in the maintenance of any policies and procedures to the Clinical Manager.

Managing and to participate in, the agreed appraisal system including development of junior staff through Preceptorship, Mentorship and Line management supervision.

To ensure the clinical care is client centred, evidence based including gathering findings of clinical audits, and to coordinate the care teams activities daily

Provide leadership, support and advice for others in the care of clients and their careers

To take a major role in the promotion of Clinical and Social governance arrangements in the clinical area.

To participate in MADE meetings and to work collaboratively with external agencies.

Key responsibilities also include determining and managing the administrative needs of the ward. The post holder will lead efforts to ensure effective joint working with statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure responsive and appropriate service delivery to users and carers. Furthermore, the post holder will represent the service both internally and externally in relation to all these responsibilities.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Must be a registered mental health nurse
  • Must have experience at B6 and above

Desirable

  • Experience working with adult of working age
  • Must be willing to attend training and development offered

desirable

Desirable

  • Must have knowledge of team mangement
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Must be a registered mental health nurse
  • Must have experience at B6 and above

Desirable

  • Experience working with adult of working age
  • Must be willing to attend training and development offered

desirable

Desirable

  • Must have knowledge of team mangement

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. 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.

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. 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Moorside Unit

Moorside Road

Manchester

M41 5SL


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Moorside Unit

Moorside Road

Manchester

M41 5SL


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Manager

Nzwanai Huhuyana

nzwanai.huhuyana@gmmh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

01 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-7338247

Job locations

Moorside Unit

Moorside Road

Manchester

M41 5SL


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