An exciting position has arisen at Moorside Unit, Trafford for a motivated Band 6 RMN deputy ward Manager Post. The position is ideal for staff who would like to gain managerial skills and have a strong passion for clinical interventions that will improve patient outcomes. If you are passionate about patient care and would like to influence change and make a difference, this opportunity is the right one for you. The positions are for Acute and Older adult wards. You will be supported fully by the respective Ward Managers' and clinical leads to ensure that you meet the demand of the role. Further training and support is available from Practice leads etc.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual patient centred care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team using evidence-based practice and thus act as a role model of good nursing practice to other staff.
Assist the Ward Manager in developing services to meet the changing needs of service users in keeping with the Service and Resource plan and in consultation with the Clinical Manager.
To ensure the Care Programme Approach is implemented.
Develop and maintain systems to ensure all clinical information is communicated to members of the team involved in the treatment programme – both departmental staff and others.
Develop, maintain and monitor MDT case records.
Work in productive co-operation with other professional and voluntary staff to ensure the delivery of patient centred care particularly the relatives/main carers of the patient.
To be involved in the clinical supervision and staff appraisal systems as agreed with the Clinical Manager.
Ensure requirements of continual professional development (PREPP) are met.
To adhere at all times to NMC Codes of Practice.
Deliver the Clinical Governance/Quality Agenda.
Comply with the requirements of Caldicott Report, Data Protection Act (1993) and common law duty to maintain confidentiality.
Foster and nurture in individual practitioners a critical awareness of the service in an attempt to constantly improve that service.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nzwanai Huhuyana Job title: Operational Managers Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 07435784440
