Senior Nurse Practitioner
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Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to work as a senior nurse practitioner and to assist with the day-to-day management of this innovative Salford Living Well Team. In this role you will provide both clinical leadership and line management supervision to staff within the service. Clinical time will include direct contact with people accessing the service, and deputising on behalf of the team manager when required. The senior nurse practitioner will also assist with future developments of the service in line with the NHS community mental health transformation framework.
Salford Living Well Service will enable timely access to mental health services when people need it most. The service will provide support to people with moderate, longstanding mental health difficulties, but this may also include support for people who might not traditionally meet the threshold or criteria of existing mental health services. The team will be multidisciplinary and will also include statutory and non-statutory organizations.
Living Well has co-produced key values and principles that all staff and peers share. As a result, our model is a humanistic and person-centred model of care. Our core values are based on creating open, honest, safe spaces and conversations where all people's strengths are valued.
The service currently operates between 9-5, Monday - Friday excluding bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
- Facilitate the effective assessment, care planning and review of clients referred to Living Well.
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Provide support for those people who present with the most complex needs both by conducting assessments & reviews.
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To support GPs with managing risk and issues relating to medication, and to liaise with psychiatry colleagues about medication advice and diagnostic advice as required.
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Support the MDT with reviews of complex cases.
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In conjunction with the Team Manager and other Senior Practitioners undertake responsibility for the continuous improvement of the service provided by Living Well.
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In conjunction with the Operational Manager /Team Manager identify opportunities for local service development and manage and lead the process of change.
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In conjunction with the Operational/Team Manager identify unmet needs to support service planning and development.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members 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.
Details
Date posted
17 September 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Anum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-6599819
Job locations
Langowrthy Cornerstone
451 Liverpool Street
Salford
M6 5QQ
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Langowrthy Cornerstone
451 Liverpool Street
Salford
M6 5QQ
Employer's website
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