Job summary
We provide high quality recovery-focused care within the Trust's Rehabilitation Services. Fern Ward and Copeland Ward are High Dependency Units typically working with service users with chronic treatment resistant psychotic conditions and co-morbid substance use difficulties. Our work is focused on providing service users with the skills to progress to greater levels of independence and help prevent future admissions. The post holder will assist the Ward Manager in providing leadership and operational management of the unit, ensuring the provision of quality nursing care to all our service users.
Main duties of the job
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual care in conjunction with the service user, carer if applicable, and the multi-disciplinary team using evidence-based practice and a recovery orientated approach.
Provide clinical leadership to the staff team.
Ensure effective liaison with other parts of the service and other agencies in the achievement of treatment goals/care planning.
Responsible for creating and maintaining an evidence-based and positive unit culture.
Work with the Unit Manager and other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to establish an effective, safe and therapeutic environment which supports the delivery of good care.
Ensure the Care Programme Approach is implemented.
Develop and maintain systems to ensure all clinical information is communicated to members of the team involved in the treatment programme.
Deliver the Clinical Governance/Quality Agenda.
To undertake and record comprehensive risk assessments and risk management plans in collaboration with the service user, carer if applicable and the wider MDT.
Participate in audit programmes for the Unit, ensuring standards are met in relation to key drivers.
Give and receive Clinical Supervision.
Ensure all staff adhere to GMMH Medicines Management Policy and the NMC Standards for the Administration of Medicines.
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.
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
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of the client group
Desirable
- Previous rehab experience
Essential
Essential
- Be a registered mental health nurse with current NMC registration
- A genuine interest in Recovery and Rehabilitation
Desirable
- Must demonstrate an interest in working with the client group.
- Awareness of current best practice guidance and clinical guidance including relevant NICE guidance.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of the client group
Desirable
- Previous rehab experience
Essential
Essential
- Be a registered mental health nurse with current NMC registration
- A genuine interest in Recovery and Rehabilitation
Desirable
- Must demonstrate an interest in working with the client group.
- Awareness of current best practice guidance and clinical guidance including relevant NICE guidance.
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).
