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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Deputy Ward Manager

The closing date is 29 September 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen fordeputy ward managerto become part of the team on John Denmark Unit, which is an 18 bedded,deaf specialist,mixed gender acute/rehabunit.The John Denmark Unit is based at Prestwich, Manchester and is part of the Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. TheJDU provideshigh standardsfor specialist NHS mental health services to deaf people throughout the north ofEngland,Walesand Scotland.

Our ideal candidate would have experience of caring for people with functional illnesses such as depression, schizophrenia etc, and dementia.Experience of working within a deaf mental health residential setting would be desirable.

We are looking for an individual who is resilient,drivenand passionate to provide high quality nursing care to our patients, whist supporting the leadership withintheunit.

The post holder will take charge of the shifts on a rotational basis, act as a primary nurse to service users and theircarers, as well as being responsible for the establishment and maintenance of effective communication with all relevant personnel who contribute to the care of the service user both internal and external to the Trust.

The post holder will, in collaboration with the ward manager, ensure continuous clinical and professional development for the nursing team through on-the-job coaching, mentoring, audit, regular supervision, and ward-based training of less experienced staff.

Main duties of the job

As a Deputy Ward Manager,some ofyourkeyresponsibilities willbe;

• Todeputise for the ward manager asrequired

• Promote multi-disciplinary team working whilst leadingpredominantly onnursing issues

• Good communicationskills- British Sign Language Skills desirable

  Willing to engage in training and learning- BSL Level 1 and 2 training provided

• To uphold the values of the ward promoting openness,transparencyand learning

• Supervision of junior sta

• Enthusiastic mentor tonew staff, newly qualifiednursesand junior staff

• Oversee certain areas of clinicalexpertisesuch as medication management and physical health provision on the ward

• Support thewardmanager with HR tasks such asWellbeing monitoring, audits, action plans

• Ensureaccurateandtimelyclinical documentation

• Manage shifts as a nurse in charge

• Conducting thorough assessments of risks and risk management plans to support incidents on theunit

• Must be willing toparticipatein24-hourrotationof day and night shifts

• Must be able to carry out a full range of caring duties, including moving and handling and Control and Restraint (Training Provided)

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.

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

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-8265788

Job locations

John Denmark Unit

Prestwich Hospital, Bury New Road

Prestwich, Greater Manchester

M253BL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualification and Experience

Essential

• RMN/RNLD, experience/education

Desirable

• Deaf Specific qualifcations/Training/Worked in Deaf MH setting

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Mental Health experience/leadership skills

Desirable

• Deaf specific knowledge/skills

Person Specification

Qualification and Experience

Essential

• RMN/RNLD, experience/education

Desirable

• Deaf Specific qualifcations/Training/Worked in Deaf MH setting

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Mental Health experience/leadership skills

Desirable

• Deaf specific knowledge/skills

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

John Denmark Unit

Prestwich Hospital, Bury New Road

Prestwich, Greater Manchester

M253BL

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

John Denmark Unit

Prestwich Hospital, Bury New Road

Prestwich, Greater Manchester

M253BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Lindsay Quar

[email protected]

07729515400

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-8265788

Job locations

John Denmark Unit

Prestwich Hospital, Bury New Road

Prestwich, Greater Manchester

M253BL

United Kingdom

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