Ward Manager - Female PICU

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 Operational Manager and Matron with the management of the clinical area.

This role may include 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 centered, 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.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 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.

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.

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 responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma
• NMC registered
• Post qualifications appropriate to role

Knowledge and Experience

• Band 6 experience
• Experience of working in inpatient services
• Experience of managing staff
• Management experience within a PICU/Inpatient environment

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.