Job summary
Do you want to make a difference to Older People's lives?
Do you want to work in a team that is supportive, and will help you to develop your career?
Are you compassionate, considerate, innovative, and determined with a professional attitude?
If so, welcome to Beech Ward.
We are a 16 bedded, acute female mental health ward, for patients over the age of 65.
We are a team that support newly qualified staff through a comprehensive preceptorship period and offer a supportive induction to those with experience.
Situated on the Birch Hill Hospital site, (a Pennine Care NHS Foundation site, which offers free parking for staff). The ward is covered by 2 Consultants, and is supported by other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team - Occupational Therapist, Pharmacist, Advocacy etc. The ward has close links with other Rochdale Older Persons Mental Health Services which are based on site - The MERIT team (Community Mental Health Team), The Home Intensive Treatment Service, The Care Home Liaison Team and the Memory Clinic.
Main duties of the job
To undertake and co-ordinate direct patient care. From assessment through to planning and delivering high quality care. Involving the patient throughout, and communicating with family members, carers and other professionals as required.
To act as Nurse in Charge, in the absence of senior nurses.
Direct supervision of junior staff.
About us
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#PennineCarePeopleand 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (or working towards)
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with students
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a range of mental health conditions
- Knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct
- Knowledge and awareness of Medicines management
- Knowledge and awareness of risk assessment and management
Desirable
- working with Older People
Skills and Abilty
Essential
- Committed delivering high quality patient centred care
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as team member
- Ability to articulate own thoughts and observations to other members of the team
- Ability to participate in Managing Violence and Aggression training and carry out techniques
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (or working towards)
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with students
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a range of mental health conditions
- Knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct
- Knowledge and awareness of Medicines management
- Knowledge and awareness of risk assessment and management
Desirable
- working with Older People
Skills and Abilty
Essential
- Committed delivering high quality patient centred care
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as team member
- Ability to articulate own thoughts and observations to other members of the team
- Ability to participate in Managing Violence and Aggression training and carry out techniques
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.
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.
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).
