Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Staff Nurse - Older Adults

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Job summary

Woodlands Hospital is looking for enthusiastic, dynamic and passionate Band 5 Nurses to join them in providing the best care possible for our adults in later life, whether experienced or newly qualified, on Holly Ward which is the 17-bedded male organic ward.

The postholders would be an integral part of our multi-disciplinary team providing care to our service users and being a key contact for our relatives and carers. Daily tasks would include attending and leading handovers, medicines management, care planning, risk assessing, attending and contributing to board rounds and multi-disciplinary team meetings, and supporting junior staff members on shift. Please see the attached job description for further details.

Professional development, whether a preceptee or not, is a key priority here at Woodlands and the postholder would engage in an appraisal to identify areas of interest and development and be supported with further training whenever possible. An in-house training programme is being further developed to support the development of our staff team.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange for an informal walk around, please contact:

Nicola Whelan (Ward Manager) Nicola.Whelan@gmmh.nhs.uk

OR

Amy Lawrence (Operational Manager) Amy.Lawrence@gmmh.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

The Unit liaises with Bolton & Salford CMHT plus very experienced & enthusiastic Consultant Psychiatrists. The unit has other professionals on site & in post including: OTs, Speech & Language, Physiotherapists, RGNs working within the physical health team, Dietitians, Psychology plus an admission & discharge coordinator.

We offer experience & learning to student nurse plus medical staff at various stages of development.

Qualified nurses who want to work within a close knit & nurturing team whilst continuing to develop their practices are encouraged to consider application.

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.

Details

Date posted

25 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-6788799

Job locations

Woodlands Hospital

Meadowsweet Lane

Little Hulton

M28 0FE


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 or working towards

Desirable

  • Degree in mental health nursing or equivalent.
  • Mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in working in a mental health inpatient setting
  • Exprience of MDT working

Desirable

  • Post preceptorship experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Keen interest in inpatient nursing/older adults sevices

Desirable

  • experince in older adults servics
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RMN or working towards

Desirable

  • Degree in mental health nursing or equivalent.
  • Mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in working in a mental health inpatient setting
  • Exprience of MDT working

Desirable

  • Post preceptorship experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Keen interest in inpatient nursing/older adults sevices

Desirable

  • experince in older adults servics

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

Woodlands Hospital

Meadowsweet Lane

Little Hulton

M28 0FE


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Woodlands Hospital

Meadowsweet Lane

Little Hulton

M28 0FE


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Nicola Whelan

Nicola.Whelan@gmmh.nhs.uk

01613571260

Details

Date posted

25 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-6788799

Job locations

Woodlands Hospital

Meadowsweet Lane

Little Hulton

M28 0FE


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