Job summary
Maple Ward is a 20 bedded female ward based in Park House on the North Manchester General Hospital site. The ward cares for ladies predominately over the age of 65 years with a functional or organic mental illness.The post holders primary focus will lead on physical health of service users, working closely with registered staff and medical team.The post holder will be required to work across 7 days.
Main duties of the job
Taking and recording Physiological Investigations: The post holder will undertake physiological assessment of Older adults. They will take and record blood pressure, pulse, weight, BMI and venepuncture for required blood tests.
Holistic well-being: Assessing service users holistically. Assessment lifestyles - exercise and activities, eating and drinking, smoking, alcohol and drug use and giving advice on health lifestyles and signposting our service users to other services.
Team Working: The post holder will work as part of a Multidisciplinary Team and provide support to other professionals
Mental Health and Wellbeing: The post holder will contribute to assessment of both physical and mental health needs. Focusing on the physical health and wellbeing of Older Adults with severe and enduring mental health needs
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
Working in close proximity with mental health service users and their carers.
- Working flexibly and responsively to meet the physical health needs of service users.
- Working collaboratively across a range of disciplines to deliver and embed effective physical health assessment, monitoring and care
- Promoting the physical health of mental health service users.
See attached detailed 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
Working in close proximity with mental health service users and their carers.
- Working flexibly and responsively to meet the physical health needs of service users.
- Working collaboratively across a range of disciplines to deliver and embed effective physical health assessment, monitoring and care
- Promoting the physical health of mental health service users.
See attached detailed 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Associate Foundation Degree or Assistant Practitioner with Foundation Degree or level 5 diploma
Desirable
- Post-registration training and qualifications in physical health assessment.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within healthcare
Desirable
- Experience of supporting mental health service users with physical healthcare.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of physical health conditions commonly affecting mental health patients
Desirable
- Knowledge of latest research and national guidance around physical health monitoring
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Associate Foundation Degree or Assistant Practitioner with Foundation Degree or level 5 diploma
Desirable
- Post-registration training and qualifications in physical health assessment.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within healthcare
Desirable
- Experience of supporting mental health service users with physical healthcare.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of physical health conditions commonly affecting mental health patients
Desirable
- Knowledge of latest research and national guidance around physical health monitoring
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).
