Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults suffering from dementia and other organic illnesses.
Access to professional development and learning opportunities in leadership and mentorship, enhancing career progression.
Working within a supportive and inclusive environment that values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.
Participation in high-quality mental health services, contributing to a vision for happier and more hopeful communities.
Collaboration with a dedicated team passionate about providing excellent care and improving patient outcomes.
Exposure to a wide range of experiences across five boroughs, enriching professional knowledge and skills in varied settings.
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Assistant Ward Manager for Cedars Ward, an Older Adults team in Oldham, which specializes in the care of men over 65 suffering from dementia or other organic illnesses requiring hospitalisation. The role requires an effective communicator who embraces challenges and is passionate about enhancing the quality of care for older adults. The Trust offers various learning and professional development opportunities in leadership, mentorship, and trust-wide training programs.
The organisation emphasises its commitment to providing high-quality mental health and learning disability services across Greater Manchester and is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Candidates from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of mental illness, are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information or informal inquiries, interested candidates can contact the Acting Ward Manager, Sylvie Illingworth.
The organisation emphasises its commitment to providing high-quality mental health and learning disability services across Greater Manchester and is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Candidates from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of mental illness, are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information or informal inquiries, interested candidates can contact the Acting Ward Manager, Sylvie Illingworth.
We currently have a vacancy for one Band 6 Assistant Ward Manager to join us on Cedars Ward, an Older Adults team in Oldham. Cedars ward specialises in caring for men over 65 with a diagnosis of dementia or other organic illness which requires a period of hospital admission.
Role Summary
The successful candidate will be able to work effectively as a Assistant Ward Manager, have excellent communication skills, welcome a challenge and have a real desire to make a difference to the care we provide to the older adult age group.
The Trust will facilitate learning opportunities for the post holder in leadership, mentorship and trust wide training programmes and a range of opportunities for professional and personal development.
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sylvie Illingworth Job title: Acting Ward Manager Email address: Telephone number:
Role Summary
The successful candidate will be able to work effectively as a Assistant Ward Manager, have excellent communication skills, welcome a challenge and have a real desire to make a difference to the care we provide to the older adult age group.
The Trust will facilitate learning opportunities for the post holder in leadership, mentorship and trust wide training programmes and a range of opportunities for professional and personal development.
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sylvie Illingworth Job title: Acting Ward Manager Email address: Telephone number:
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