Job summary
This staff nurse post is for male acute wards at North View our new state-of-the-art adult mental health inpatient hospital, North View, became fully operational on Monday 18 November 2024.
The bespoke, purpose-built development replaces Park House on the North Manchester General Hospital (NMGH) site and marks the beginning of a new chapter for the future of inpatient mental health care for people in Manchester.
The new hospital significantly improves patient privacy and dignity, providing:
- 150 single en-suite bedrooms which are provided over nine single sex wards, including a purpose-built Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), six adult acute wards for female and male adults, one female older adults ward, one male rehabilitation ward and a treatment suite that supports research and innovation studies.
- An assessment suite (specifically for people needing a place of safety and assessment under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act).
- A variety of internal activity areas and multiple outside garden spaces, specifically designed to enhance the environment and aid recovery.
Main duties of the job
In alignment with the core philosophy of the ward/unit, the post holder assumes a pivotal role in the comprehensive assessment, meticulous planning, diligent implementation, and thorough evaluation of care for identified clients. Acting as the Primary Nurse, they are entrusted with the responsibility of catering to service users who present with complex and challenging needs within the service framework. The post holder is committed to delivering tailored interventions on an individual basis, ensuring that the care provided is grounded in effective, evidence-based practices. To facilitate the successful delivery of a holistic care package that addresses the diverse needs of service users, robust communication and collaboration with various disciplines are essential. Moreover, the post holder will extend their expertise by offering support and guidance to junior team members, fostering an environment of learning and professional development. Their leadership will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth coordination and efficient operation of the ward, ultimately enhancing the quality of care provided to all service users.
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
Skills and abilities
Essential
- To be able to engage with service users effectively to ensure monitoring of risk and mental health including identification of early warning signs.
- Able to work on own initiative and plan workload effectively, responding to changing priorities.
- Be able to reflect honestly on and develop own skills and abilities to bets meet the needs of the service users.
- Able to work flexibly in response to need within a team environment
- Commitment to undertake the Trust's mandatory training and continuing professional development
- Acknowledge equality and diversity issues and promote anti-discriminatory practice
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations
- Ability to follow policies, and care related procedures,
Education/ qualification
Essential
- Up-to-date registration as a mental health nurse
Desirable
- Recognised qualification in a clinical intervention
- Post-registration development
Experience
Essential
- Have experience of working with people with mental illness
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- The ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based care for the patient group
- Ability to work collaboratively with patients, carers and the MDT
Desirable
- Have in depth knowledge and understanding of relevant clinical interventions to safely provide treatment within a mental health setting
- Have in-depth knowledge of relevant risk assessment tools and risk management frameworks to sustain service user's safety
Person Specification
Skills and abilities
Essential
- To be able to engage with service users effectively to ensure monitoring of risk and mental health including identification of early warning signs.
- Able to work on own initiative and plan workload effectively, responding to changing priorities.
- Be able to reflect honestly on and develop own skills and abilities to bets meet the needs of the service users.
- Able to work flexibly in response to need within a team environment
- Commitment to undertake the Trust's mandatory training and continuing professional development
- Acknowledge equality and diversity issues and promote anti-discriminatory practice
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations
- Ability to follow policies, and care related procedures,
Education/ qualification
Essential
- Up-to-date registration as a mental health nurse
Desirable
- Recognised qualification in a clinical intervention
- Post-registration development
Experience
Essential
- Have experience of working with people with mental illness
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- The ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based care for the patient group
- Ability to work collaboratively with patients, carers and the MDT
Desirable
- Have in depth knowledge and understanding of relevant clinical interventions to safely provide treatment within a mental health setting
- Have in-depth knowledge of relevant risk assessment tools and risk management frameworks to sustain service user's safety
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North View, North Manchester General Hospital
Delaunay's Road
Manchester
M8 5RB
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
