Job summary
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senor Practitioner post leading in our North Mersey/South Manchester CMHT based at Kingslea House in Withington.
We are looking for a dynamic individual with strong leadership skills who is enthusiastic and motivated to support the senior leadership team with the aim of ensuring our teams offer safe, effective and high-quality services to our service users and carers.
The successful candidate will be an experienced nurse or allied health professional who will relish working within the vibrant and challenging environment that comes with managing services.
Main duties of the job
To provide leadership and management for all staff in the CMHT and will have a key responsibility for monitoring and maintain high standards of community care, including service quality, governance and performance, within the agreed budget and service level agreements.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached job description and person specification.
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached job description and person specification.
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 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
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Clinical Psychologist.
Desirable
- Post qualifying experience relevant to role
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post qualifying experience.
- Experience of working in a secondary care community or acute care setting.
Desirable
- Experience of Line Management/delivering supervision
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of delivering integrated social care.
- Knowledge of legislation; MHA, MCA, Care Act
- Organisational and time management skills.
Desirable
- Knowledge of change management within services
- Ability to manage a budget.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Clinical Psychologist.
Desirable
- Post qualifying experience relevant to role
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post qualifying experience.
- Experience of working in a secondary care community or acute care setting.
Desirable
- Experience of Line Management/delivering supervision
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of delivering integrated social care.
- Knowledge of legislation; MHA, MCA, Care Act
- Organisational and time management skills.
Desirable
- Knowledge of change management within services
- Ability to manage a budget.
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).
