Perinatal Deputy Ward Manager
The closing date is 13 October 2025
Job summary
The Manchester Inpatient Perinatal Service, situated at Laureate House at Wythenshawe Hospital have an exciting opportunity to become part of our management team. We are recruiting a new deputy ward manager to work within our inpatient service, as well as supporting and managing across the wider inpatient unit.
The successful applicant will be an experienced RMN with an interest in perinatal mental health. Andersen Ward specialises in the treatment and care of women who develop serious mental illness or relapse during the antenatal and postnatal period. A core part of the role requires you to support mothers and to develop/maintain a relationship with their babies. Family and carer involvement is a significant part of the ward culture, and we promote and support their involvement.
The service has strong working partnerships with a wide range of professionals, such as midwives, health visitors, social care and children services across the Northwest and as such you will need excellent communication skills and work well within a large multidisciplinary team.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who has a keen interest in infant development and women's mental health. We encourage personal development through managerial and clinical supervision and have a variety of training opportunities.
Main duties of the job
To assist the Ward Manager in providing Leadership and Operational Management to Andersen Ward.
The post holder will assess, plan and implement care whilst role modelling to the staff team and the wider unit.
To provide specialist perinatal nursing advice to other professionals across the service and to professionals from external services.
To provide clinical and managerial leadership and supervision to junior staff and students. Providing effective clinical leadership you will be required to lead, teach, supervise and support junior colleagues.
The post holder will be an experienced RMN and have a keen interest in Perinatal mental illness.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members 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.
Details
Date posted
29 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-7460622
Job locations
Andersen Ward, Laureate House, Wythenshawe Hospital
Southmoor Road
Manchester
M23 9LT
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Andersen Ward, Laureate House, Wythenshawe Hospital
Southmoor Road
Manchester
M23 9LT
Employer's website
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