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


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

  • RMN/ RMN student
  • Registered with a governing body

Desirable

  • Further training

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with service users with mental health difficulties

Desirable

  • Experience working in MDT / Community setting

Knowledge

Essential

  • Continued professional development
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RMN/ RMN student
  • Registered with a governing body

Desirable

  • Further training

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with service users with mental health difficulties

Desirable

  • Experience working in MDT / Community setting

Knowledge

Essential

  • Continued professional development

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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)


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)


For questions about the job, contact:

North Trafford CMHT Manager

Christine Rogerson

christine.rogerson@gmmh.nhs.uk

01613581390

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


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