Job summary
Blake Ward is an 8-bed female psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) supporting female patients in the Trust during a time when they require intensive nursing intervention to support recovery of their mental illness.
The post holder will be a member of the PICU ward team and will support women in an acute phase of their illness with day-to-day activities and supporting with the stabilisation of their mental health.
The post holder will be a motivated and compassionate individual who will provide support and assistance to the professionally qualified staff on the specialist ward. Responsibilities will include direct nursing care, clerical, cleaning and ancillary duties. They will use a compassionate and experience focused, trauma informed approach to all aspects of patient care within the specialised service.
Main duties of the job
- Contribute to patient care on Blake Ward
- To be an active member of the Ward Team
- To be able to follow and carry out directions from qualified staff
- Develop therapeutic professional relationships with patients
- Work as part of a primary nursing team for identified patient
- Promote and support patients' rights, beliefs and choices whilst on Blake Ward, taking into account issues of diversity and cultural needs.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
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.
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)
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
- 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)
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, Education and Experience
Essential
- Experience in a caring role
- Must demonstrate the ability to make written entries in care plans
Desirable
- Experience working in PICU or acute female mental health services
- Vocational qualification at level 3 or equivalent experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to respond sensitively to emotional distress
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Demonstrate an interest in working in this area
Desirable
- Awareness of least restrictive practice principles
- Be aware of stigma and discrimination of persons with Mental Health
- Show initiative and ability to create a therapeutic environment
Person Specification
Knowledge, Education and Experience
Essential
- Experience in a caring role
- Must demonstrate the ability to make written entries in care plans
Desirable
- Experience working in PICU or acute female mental health services
- Vocational qualification at level 3 or equivalent experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to respond sensitively to emotional distress
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Demonstrate an interest in working in this area
Desirable
- Awareness of least restrictive practice principles
- Be aware of stigma and discrimination of persons with Mental Health
- Show initiative and ability to create a therapeutic environment
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).
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).
