Band 5 to Band 6 CPN Progression Post
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
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Job summary
We have a very exciting new opportunity to recruit to a Band 5 to Band 6 Progression role at North Trafford CMHT. We are based at Crossgate House, Sale.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Community Psychiatric Nurses to join our fantastic community team within the North Trafford division. Trafford Community Mental Health Services are a committed integrated service that strive to provide quality recovery based support to people with severe and enduring mental health related difficulties.
We will consider applications from B5 about to qualify, or experienced B5 who want to transition into the B6 role, with a fully supported integration and coaching process.
Within the progression role we will look to develop your skills from a B5 to B6 Skills within the 12-month period if you have experience, or 2 years following preceptorship programme. The exciting aspect of this new role is that once you enter the progression part of the training you can move to the Band 6 role at any time once all competencies are completed. It's a flexible exciting development opportunity. (All applications would be expected to transition to the B6 role in 12 months for experience staff or 2 years for new or there would be risk to the position) You will be provided with supervisions, training and support through out the process.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 5 you will have the following duties :
Duties will include the organisation and delivery of the weekly depot clinic. The successful candidate will have a defined caseload of non-complex service users, and work within the recovery model using a wide range of evidence based holistic assessments and interventions.
You will hold initially a caseload of including those treated with depot medication, clozapine and lithium.
As a band 5 nurse you will have a key role in supporting the mental and physical health agenda within the team. As a Community Psychiatric Nurse working in the service, you will be required to have knowledge and understanding of the CPA process.
North Trafford CMHT are keen to support the development of all nurses , encouraging career progression within the team and being fully supportive of preceptorship nurses .
We have attached the competency profile to the job and person specification that you would be expected to meet in the agreed period. Each team will provide all the support and time you need to meet the requirements of the role.
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.
Date posted
20 June 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-6326798
Job locations
North Trafford CMHT
Crossgate House, Cross Street
Sale
M33 7FT
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
North Trafford CMHT
Crossgate House, Cross Street
Sale
M33 7FT
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


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