Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the therapy and nursing team at the Irwell Unit.
We are looking for an organized and enthusiastic individual with experience in working within the inpatient mental health sector.
The individual will be dynamic, and be able to work well independently as well as working on their own.
They will be able to plan and organize as well as deliver activities to our male working age patients and older age patients.
Main duties of the job
The role involves working with the inpatient therapy team providing and delivering a programme of creative, social, and therapeutic activities; under the guidance and supervision of the occupational therapy team.
You will have experience of establishing, coordinating, and running individual and group recovery and therapeutic activities.
You will work with individuals and groups in order to help them maximise their recovery needs and achieve independence. This will involve helping them manage symptoms, and develop their own diversional and coping skills.
You will be working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, caring for patients with a wide range of needs. You will be working closely with both the nursing teams and occupational therapy teams.
Experience of mental health care is a requirement as well as experience of providing basic nursing care and engagement in therapeutic activities.
We are looking for someone who is friendly, motivated, able to work using their own initiative and someone who can work creatively to engage with others.
We expect demand for this post to be high. Please ensure you demonstrate how you met both essential and desired criteria in your application form.
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/Qualification
Essential
- NVQ2 level education plus experience equivalent to NVQ3 level.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working in health care or related area.
- Experience of coordinating and running group activities.
Desirable
- Experience of working in mental health and preferably an in-patient setting.
- Experience of working in a Multi- Disciplinary Team
Knowledge
Essential
- To have an understanding of mental health difficulties
- To understand the importance of meaningful activity to promote recovery for people with mental health difficulties.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to provide clear verbal instructions and present written information clearly.
- Able to recognise the role of others in the team.
- Able to complete a task and manage time
- Flexible to suit the needs of the service.
- Confidence to facilitate group activities independently.
- Ability to motivate people with severe and enduring mental health problems.
- Able to complete training in Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression
Desirable
- Able to promote role within an MDT
- Additional skills in risk management would be an advantage
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- NVQ2 level education plus experience equivalent to NVQ3 level.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working in health care or related area.
- Experience of coordinating and running group activities.
Desirable
- Experience of working in mental health and preferably an in-patient setting.
- Experience of working in a Multi- Disciplinary Team
Knowledge
Essential
- To have an understanding of mental health difficulties
- To understand the importance of meaningful activity to promote recovery for people with mental health difficulties.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to provide clear verbal instructions and present written information clearly.
- Able to recognise the role of others in the team.
- Able to complete a task and manage time
- Flexible to suit the needs of the service.
- Confidence to facilitate group activities independently.
- Ability to motivate people with severe and enduring mental health problems.
- Able to complete training in Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression
Desirable
- Able to promote role within an MDT
- Additional skills in risk management would be an advantage
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).
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).
