Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of our Woodbank Female Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Stepping Hill Hospital. This is the first female PICU within Pennine Care, a 6-bedded unit designed to deliver outstanding, compassionate, and trauma-informed care.
Are you passionate aboutTrauma Informed Care?We are looking for dedicated, motivated, and compassionate individuals to join our team.
As a member of our team, you will:
- Act as a positive role model, reflecting the values of both the Trust and the unit.
- Contribute to providing high-quality, safe, secure, and therapeutic care.
- Help shape the future of this pioneering service, with a strong focus on staff wellbeing as well as patient care.
- As part of our Woodbank team, you will play a key role in supporting service user recovery through a trauma-informed approach, underpinned by the RAID model (Reinforce Appropriate, Implode Disruptive strategies).
At Woodbank PICU, we are proud to deliver care through our 3Ps model - Positive, Proactive & Person-Centred. This multidisciplinary, biopsychosocial approach ensures the very best outcomes for our female service users.
Main duties of the job
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Acting as named nurse/key worker for an identified group of service users, ensuring assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
- Co-producing collaborative, person-centred care plans and facilitating therapeutic activities to support recovery.
- Working closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated and high-quality care.
- Engaging in de-escalation and conflict management, applying PMVA (Prevention Management of Violence and Aggression) techniques.
- Undertaking gatekeeping assessments for admission to PICU in the absence of the Clinical Pathway Team.
- Supporting the safe management of the ward by conducting safety checks, risk assessments, and clinical observations, in line with Trust policy.
- Administering medication safely, including controlled drugs, in accordance with Medicines Management Policy and NMC guidance.
- Taking on the role of Shift Leader when required, ensuring effective handovers, smooth ward operations, and clear communication.
- Promoting a safe, therapeutic environment, ensuring incidents are reported and managed appropriately.
- Ensuring clinical practice is always in line with least restrictive principles and trauma-informed values.
We will provide you with both mandatory and bespoke training, equipping you with the specialist skills needed to thrive in a PICU environment.
About us
Why choose Pennine Care?
- Top mental health trust to work for in the North of England - NHS Staff Survey 2024
- A culture that supports professional autonomy and values nursing leadership
- A clear commitment to safe staffing levels and quality patient care
- A forward-thinking Trust focused on creating the conditions for great nursing care to thrive
- A genuinely supportive environment where your skills and compassion are recognised
Who we're looking for
You might currently be in another NHS Trust, the private sector, or working through an agency. You might be based in Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, or the wider North West. Wherever you are in your career - if you're looking for safer staffing, better support, and meaningful development, Pennine Care is ready to welcome you.
Make the move to a Trust that listens, supports and invests in you.Apply now and help us build a better future for mental health care.
We're proud to deliver high-quality mental health and learning disability services to people across five boroughs in Greater Manchester: Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside & Glossop.
Our vision is simple but powerful: A happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities.
To make that happen, we support our staff to do their best work - every day. Whether you're working on our inpatient wards or out in the community, you'll be part of a compassionate, forward-thinking team that's focused on delivering great care and improving lives.
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 / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse Qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- The Mental Health Act 1983 and Code of Practice.
- Legislation relating to discharge and aftercare.
- Care Planning and Management
Desirable
- Clinical Risk Management.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within mental health setting
- Experience of working within Multi-Disciplinary Team
- Experience of admission and discharge process
- Experience of working within framework of Care Planning Approach
Desirable
- Previous experience of working on an acute Mental Health ward
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence Based Practice.
- Communication Skills
- Excellent Inter-personal Skills
- Ability to negotiate constructively.
- Care Planning and Management.
Desirable
- Managing Violence and Aggression Skills
- De-escalation of violence and aggression.
- IT Skills
Motivation and Attitude
Essential
- Willingness to learn.
- Self Starter
- Calm Relaxed manner.
Desirable
- Can work on own initiative.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse Qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- The Mental Health Act 1983 and Code of Practice.
- Legislation relating to discharge and aftercare.
- Care Planning and Management
Desirable
- Clinical Risk Management.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within mental health setting
- Experience of working within Multi-Disciplinary Team
- Experience of admission and discharge process
- Experience of working within framework of Care Planning Approach
Desirable
- Previous experience of working on an acute Mental Health ward
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence Based Practice.
- Communication Skills
- Excellent Inter-personal Skills
- Ability to negotiate constructively.
- Care Planning and Management.
Desirable
- Managing Violence and Aggression Skills
- De-escalation of violence and aggression.
- IT Skills
Motivation and Attitude
Essential
- Willingness to learn.
- Self Starter
- Calm Relaxed manner.
Desirable
- Can work on own initiative.
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).
