Deputy Ward Manager
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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Deputy Ward Manager
The closing date is 19 November 2026
Job summary
Why Join Our Team?
At Chapman Barker Unit we support adults who have alcohol and/or drug dependence and who require a medically managed admission to our 34 bedded unit. We provide holistic care during detoxes by using medical, therapeutic and psychological methods of treatment, ensuring patients are involved with their recovery care plans and encouraging input from families and carers.
Join us and become part of a skilled, compassionate multidisciplinary team working in a modernised, safe, and therapeutic environment -- where innovation meets impact.
You're someone who:
- Brings a genuine passion for supporting individuals with alcohol/drug dependence.
- 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 addictions environment.
You will assist the Ward Manager in providing Leadership and Operational Management to the Ward ensuring the provision of quality nursing care to all service users on the ward/department. The post holder will assess, plan and implement care, and provide specialist nursing advice and carry out specialist nursing procedures in the agreed care group. You will provide clinical and managerial leadership to junior staff, providing supervision to junior staff and students.
Ready to make a meaningful difference? We'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- Support the Ward Manager in the clinical and operational running of the Unit
- Support and supervise junior staff and students
- Implement change on the ward to improve the quality of patient care and staff wellbeing
- Provide preceptorship for newly qualified staff
- To act as a role model within the team continually promoting a highstandard of care for all patients admitted to the ward, which iseffective and responsive to the needs of service users.
- Act as Duty Manager as required.
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
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
16 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-8358496
Job locations
Chapman Barker Unit
Bury New Road
Prestwich, Manchester
M25 3BL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements
- 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
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements
- 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
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Education and Experience
Essential
- NMC Registered
- Post-preceptorship
- Evidence of supervising students
Desirable
- Experience working in addiction services
- Supervision of junior staff
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good knowledge of the safeguarding
- Delegation, Leadership skills
- Participation in Quality Improvements
Desirable
- Planning off-duty
- Audit experience
- ILS Trained
Education and Experience
Essential
- NMC Registered
- Post-preceptorship
- Evidence of supervising students
Desirable
- Experience working in addiction services
- Supervision of junior staff
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good knowledge of the safeguarding
- Delegation, Leadership skills
- Participation in Quality Improvements
Desirable
- Planning off-duty
- Audit experience
- ILS Trained
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
Chapman Barker Unit
Bury New Road
Prestwich, Manchester
M25 3BL
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
Chapman Barker Unit
Bury New Road
Prestwich, Manchester
M25 3BL
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
Kerrie Maguire
01613582090
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
16 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-8358496
Job locations
Chapman Barker Unit
Bury New Road
Prestwich, Manchester
M25 3BL
United Kingdom
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