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.
Details
Date posted
06 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-7133097
Job locations
Fern Ward / Copeland Ward
North View / Meadowbrook
Manchester / Salford
M8 5RB
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Fern Ward / Copeland Ward
North View / Meadowbrook
Manchester / Salford
M8 5RB
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


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