Deputy Ward Manager

Deputy Ward Manager

Join as Deputy Ward Manager at Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. You will provide leadership and operational management within our Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), supporting patient care, staff and service quality.

Why Join Our Team?

We are at the forefront of a Trust-wide transformation, building a service that sets the standard for high‑quality, trauma‑informed psychiatric care across the UK. Join a skilled, compassionate multidisciplinary team in a modernised, safe, and therapeutic environment where innovation meets impact.

You’re Someone Who

• Brings a genuine passion for supporting individuals with complex mental health needs
• Can remain calm, focused, and safe in high‑pressure or challenging situations
• Values continuous learning and thrives in a collaborative team setting
• Demonstrates empathy, respect, and emotional resilience
• Ideally has experience in health, social care, or acute/PICU environments

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Ward Manager in the clinical and operational running of the ward
• Support and supervise junior staff and students
• Implement change on the ward to improve quality of patient care and staff wellbeing
• Provide preceptorship for newly qualified staff
• Act as a role model, promoting high standards of care for all patients
• Act as the bleep holder for the unit as required

Education and Experience – Essential Criteria

• NMC Registration
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
• Completion of preceptorship
• Experience working alongside people with severe mental health problems, particularly in their acute phase of illness
• Experience supervising staff
• Experience working within a multi‑disciplinary team
• Experience conducting clinical and risk assessments
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Mental Health Act 1983)
• Awareness of research methods and the clinical audit cycle
• Ability to communicate in a clear, unambiguous manner (excellent written and oral communication skills)
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to develop effective professional and therapeutic relationships

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working within an inpatient environment / PICU
• Knowledge of the carers agenda
• Knowledge of gender‑specific issues within inpatient services
• Planning off‑duty rotas and implementing quality improvements

Other Essential Criteria

• Work an internal rotation across 24 hours, 7 days a week, including bank holidays
• Carry out PMVA training
• Administer medication and use manual handling techniques
• Occasional travel across the Trust to attend meetings and events

Staff Benefits

• Excellent pension scheme
• Cycle to work, salary sacrifice car, wellbeing programme, Blue Light Card discounts, and fuel cards
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30‑33 days after 5‑10 years
• Pay enhancements by band (time plus rates range from 47% to 94%)
• Paid overtime (midnight to midnight, early morning shifts, public holidays)

How to Apply

Submit your application through the Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust job portal, attaching your CV and a cover letter.

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