An outstanding new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Deputy Ward Manager to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Cheadle, Greater Manchester area. You will be working for one of UKs leading health care providers The hospital is a specialist provider of complex mental health services, providing clinical excellence across 11 wards which include a speciality eating disorder service, CAMHS, rehabilitation, acute and PICU services **To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Registered Nurse (RMN or RNLD Nurse) with a current active NMC Pin** As the Deputy Ward Manager your key responsibilities include: * Works as Senior Nurse in a Ward or equivalent area ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, their families and visitors * Apply relevant policies and statutory requirements within the ward and hospital framework of governance and communicates requirements to the wider team * Ensures that risk is assessed and managed across the immediate and wider working environment and those statutory requirements are met * Respects and applies the requirements of diversity and inclusion, promoting and role modelling these across the team * Identifies deficits in skill mix and safe staffing levels and acts to address these * Supervises a defined group of team members and contributes to their overall CPD, mandatory training and appraisal process recognising the skills required across the team. This will also include addressing any performance issues that are below the expected standard * Acts as a role model to promote a culture of learning development, inquiry and a team vision * Actively supports Junior Staff and student nurses on placement on the ward The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role: * Active Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council, meeting the requirements of Revalidation * Trained Assessor/Supervisor * Clinical Supervision experience essential, training desirable * Evidence of Continued Professional Development and intent to maintain and develop Continued professional development and leadership * Good computer skills The successful Deputy Ward Manager will receive an excellent salary of GBP40,000 : GBP43,313 per annum DOE. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits: * Free onsite parking * Subsidised lunches * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off * Online benefits and cash back rewards * Dedicated career pathway * Funded training opportunities * Competitive salary * NMC payment in full Reference ID: 6986 for this fantastic job role, please call on 638 or send your CV