Job summary
We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a band 6 secondment to cover 12 months maternity leave on Delamere ward, Woodlands hospital

This secondment is an opportunity to develop leadership skills and knowledge whilst working alongside an experienced nursing team.

Delamere ward is a 15 bedded female ward for older people, with both organic and functional illnesses. We work collaboratively with patients families and carers to develop individual treatment plans. The team encourages innovative practice and supports development at all times.

We have a broad multi-disciplinary inpatient team that includes nurses, nursing assistants, medical staff, a physical health care team, physiotherapy and occupational therapy.

This post is not open to Newly Registered Nurses, candidates must have their NMC registration in place and successfully completed the preceptorship programme in order to be considered.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake comprehensive mental health and risk assessments for older adults with mental and physical health care needs
• Act as named nurse , contributing to care review processes and mental health tribunals
• Deliver and evaluate person-centred nursing interventions
• Provide clinical leadership and act as a senior decision maker during shifts
• Regularly take charge of the ward, coordinating care delivery and staffing
• Support the Ward Manager with operational duties, including rota coordination, staff supervision and quality monitoring
• Supervise, mentor and support junior staff and students
• Work closely with families, carers and partner agencies to support effective discharge planning
• Contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain high standards of documentation, governance and safeguarding practice
• To ensure all mandatory and essential training is up to date.

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
11 August 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
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-8010865
Job locations
Delamere ward woodlands hospital
peel lane
little hulton
M28 0FE
United Kingdom

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
ESSENTIAL
Essential

• REGISTERED MENTAL HEALTH NURSE WITH AT LEAST 6 MONTHS INPATIENT EXPERIENCE

Desirable

• EXPERIENCE OF WORKING WITH OLDER ADULTS

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
Delamere ward woodlands hospital
peel lane
little hulton
M28 0FE
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
Lisa Eckersley
lisa.eckersley@gmmh.nhs.uk
01613571273

Supporting documents
Privacy notice
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)

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.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.