Deputy Ward Manager

Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the female acute ward - Westleigh Unit at Atherleigh Park. Westleigh Unit is a 20 bedded female acute psychiatric service. The acute wards provides support to adults of working age, providing assessments, treatment and support to service users within the GM footprint who may be experiencing psychiatric crisis and often present with complex mental health needs.We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate individuals who; have a positive attitude towards mental health and promoting recovery, have an understanding of positive behavioral support, are committed to delivering person centered & trauma informed care and want to support working age adults in their recovery. Westleigh Unit pride themselves on a recovery model and self harm pathway model of care and the reduction of restrictive practices underpins our practice, therefore your knowledge and leadership in this will be essential. If successful in post you will be part of an outstanding team with opportunities for further training, development and progression. Main duties of the job Deputy Ward Managers on the acute wards are active members of the ward management team, responsible for supporting the Ward Manager in the operational management and leadership of the Ward. As a Deputy Ward Manager, your responsibilities willbe; Up hold the values of the ward promoting openness, transparency and learning Supervision of junior staff Enthusiastic mentor to new staff, newly qualified nurses and junior staff Oversee certain areas of clinical expertise such as medication management and physical health provision on the ward Support the Ward Manager with HR tasks such as return to works and sickness monitoring Accurate and timely clinical documentation Manage shifts as a nurse in charge Conducting thorough assessments of risks and risk management plans to support incidents on the ward We are looking for an individual who is resilient, driven and passionate to provide high quality nursing care to our patients, whist supporting the leadership within both Oak and Beech ward. About us Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 120locations. 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 18 August 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 437-8029342-A Job locations Rivington unit Royal Bolton Hosptial Minerva Road Bolton BL40JR United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Pease see attached detailed job descriptionand 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 Pease see attached detailed job descriptionand 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 Qualifications Essential NMC registration Desirable further study e.g mentor qualification Experience Essential Post qualifying experience - relevant i.e acutes Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Managing change Managing junior staff Knowledge Essential Awareness of current best practice and EBP Desirable Awareness of national iniatives e.g safewards Skills Essential Good interpersonal / communication skills Multi Agency working ie MDT Evidence of involving SU and carers in care process Excellent decision making and effective crisis management Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registration Desirable further study e.g mentor qualification Experience Essential Post qualifying experience - relevant i.e acutes Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Managing change Managing junior staff Knowledge Essential Awareness of current best practice and EBP Desirable Awareness of national iniatives e.g safewards Skills Essential Good interpersonal / communication skills Multi Agency working ie MDT Evidence of involving SU and carers in care process Excellent decision making and effective crisis management 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 NHS Foundation Trust Address Rivington unit Royal Bolton Hosptial Minerva Road Bolton BL40JR United Kingdom Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Rivington unit Royal Bolton Hosptial Minerva Road Bolton BL40JR United Kingdom Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)