Job summary
The Bolton division of GMMH is looking to recruit a compassionate, motivated, highly skilled and knowledgeable mental health practitioner into the role of Senior Practitioner for Complex Emotional and Relational Needs (CERN) for Inpatients.
The post holder will support the Rivington Unit leadership team, multidisciplinary teams and psychological/CERN practitioners in providing care and treatment to people with complex emotional and relational needs who are admitted to the unit.
The post holder will work closely with the Matron/Operational Manager, Quality Matron, lead Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Lead for CERN in developing therapeutic interventions and clinical pathways for this client group.
With appropriate supervision, the post holder will be required to deliver therapeutic interventions to and coordinate a caseload of people on the unit with CERN.
The post holder will provide CERN specific training and clinical supervision/leadership to the inpatient team and colleagues in wider services in conjunction with other CERN practitioner and the clinical lead.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will need to have extensive knowledge of trauma informed care and the impact of adverse childhood experience on people with complex emotional and relational needs (CERN).
The post holder will work across all three wards on Rivington Unit, carrying out detailed assessments, formulations and delivering therapeutic and evidence-based interventions. The unit consists of two single gender acute wards and a make PICU.
The post holder may be required to deliver specific interventions such as Structured Clinical Management (SCM) or Mentalization Based therapy (MBT) and will be supported to apply for the appropriate and relevant training.
The post holder will work with division CERN practitioners to deliver CERN specific training to colleagues in the wider teams.
The post holder will need to have experience of working with people with complex emotional needs or who may have been given a diagnosis of Personality Disorder, be able to develop and maintain effective therapeutic relationships and alliances with people with relational difficulties and have a strong interest/optimism in these people's recovery.
The post holder will need to be able to communicate clearly and effectively with people who can become highly distressed, colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team, carers and relatives and also colleagues in the wider system/partner agencies.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members 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 see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
- 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
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
- 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
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse, Psychological Therapist, Social Worker or AHP
Desirable
- Further training relevant to CERN
- Understanding of SCM, MBT and other relevant models
- Leading on managing change, staff training and supervision
Essential
Essential
- Good knowledge of therapeutic interventions for CERN, principles of trauma informed care and reducing restrictive practice.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering clinical supervision
Essential
Essential
- Extensive experience working with clients with CERN with and MDT including managing risk.
Desirable
- Demonstrable evidence of post graduate/qualifying experience relating to CERN.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse, Psychological Therapist, Social Worker or AHP
Desirable
- Further training relevant to CERN
- Understanding of SCM, MBT and other relevant models
- Leading on managing change, staff training and supervision
Essential
Essential
- Good knowledge of therapeutic interventions for CERN, principles of trauma informed care and reducing restrictive practice.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering clinical supervision
Essential
Essential
- Extensive experience working with clients with CERN with and MDT including managing risk.
Desirable
- Demonstrable evidence of post graduate/qualifying experience relating to CERN.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Rivington Unit, Royal Bolton Hospital
Minerva road, Bolton.
Bolton- Greater Manchester
BL4 0JR
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
