Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join a new physical health team within a mental health inpatient unit. The role will involve working across two wards: a female acute ward, and a female psychiatric intensive care unit.
The successful applicant will provide leadership to the wards on physical health assessment, monitoring, interventions and care planning, as well as providing education and training on physical health topics to staff across the unit.
The successful applicant will have an interest in optimising physical health in mental health service users, and will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the complex physical health issues they face.
You will be working in a small team lead by an Advanced ClinicalPractitioner. The post holder will work regular hours, Monday to Friday 9 - 5, However, applications for flexible working hours on weekdays will be considered.
The post holder will at all times comply with the NMC Code of Conduct, relevant legislation policies and procedures.
Main duties of the job
Your main duties will be to provide leadership in all aspects of physical healthcare. You will ensure that the GMMH Physical Health and Wellbeing Policy is embedded fully across the wards and will offer expertise in physical health assessment, monitoring, interventions and care planning.
You will represent Blake and Bronte wards and the Trust Physical Healthcare Group and will disseminate all Trust guidance effectively.
You will be responsible for maintaining oversight of local audits related to physical health monitoring and support the teams to improve practice where necessary.
You will provide education to staff on a range of physical health topics and will provide oversight of all complex physical health cases on the wards.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached 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
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached 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
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse or Registered Mental Health Nurse
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD in physical healthcare
- Wound care training and expertise
- Venepuncture and ECG competencies
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience of working with long-term physical health conditions
Desirable
- Post-registration experience of working in a general setting i.e. hospital ward or district nurse team
- Experience of working in a leadership role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse or Registered Mental Health Nurse
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD in physical healthcare
- Wound care training and expertise
- Venepuncture and ECG competencies
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience of working with long-term physical health conditions
Desirable
- Post-registration experience of working in a general setting i.e. hospital ward or district nurse team
- Experience of working in a leadership role
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).
