Job summary
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England,
as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
Main duties of the job
Who are NHS Professionals?
We specialise in putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and
highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life
balance, giving more choice and control to our members.
As an equal opportunities' organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and
prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual
orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage
and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda and we
strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Community Psychiatric Nurse
Trust Location:Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Pay Rates:£18-£29 Per Hour
About the Trust:
Rated Good in their most recent CQC report, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
(GMMH) provides inpatient and community-based mental health care for Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford
and Wigan. The Trust also provides a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services for
patients from Greater Manchester and beyond. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of
the vibrant inner city, Greater Manchester has something for everyone.
As a member, you'll have fantastic benefits:
- Competitive pay rates work this week, get paid next week.
- Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go access your My Bank shift portal anywhere, anytime online
or through your smartphone.
- Essential support when you need it 24/7 365 days Call us anytime.
- Multi-locational - work across neighbouring Trusts
First choice of shifts or placements at your Trust access before they are made available to agency.
- Varied working options to suit your lifestyle access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or fixed
term placements.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Build holiday allowance for every shift you work.
- Stakeholder pension scheme available.
What you'll be responsible for:
- Providing robust assessment of patients (by telephone or face-to-face) who have been
referred to the CMHT due to presenting with mental health difficulties.
- Identifying appropriate care pathways and ensuring the least restrictive option to meet the
needs of the patient and ensuring their wellbeing.
- Signposting to appropriate care providers (including primary and tertiary care). Attending daily
Red Board meetings.
- Raising concerns to senior staff for support and management. Completing RiO documentation
and planning care for patients.
- Presenting cases to Multi-Disciplinary Team for discussion around care pathway.
- Liaison with colleagues nursing, occupational therapy, medics, psychology and admin.
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Community Psychiatric Nurse
Trust Location:Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Pay Rates:£18-£29 Per Hour
About the Trust:
Rated Good in their most recent CQC report, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
(GMMH) provides inpatient and community-based mental health care for Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford
and Wigan. The Trust also provides a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services for
patients from Greater Manchester and beyond. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of
the vibrant inner city, Greater Manchester has something for everyone.
As a member, you'll have fantastic benefits:
- Competitive pay rates work this week, get paid next week.
- Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go access your My Bank shift portal anywhere, anytime online
or through your smartphone.
- Essential support when you need it 24/7 365 days Call us anytime.
- Multi-locational - work across neighbouring Trusts
First choice of shifts or placements at your Trust access before they are made available to agency.
- Varied working options to suit your lifestyle access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or fixed
term placements.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Build holiday allowance for every shift you work.
- Stakeholder pension scheme available.
What you'll be responsible for:
- Providing robust assessment of patients (by telephone or face-to-face) who have been
referred to the CMHT due to presenting with mental health difficulties.
- Identifying appropriate care pathways and ensuring the least restrictive option to meet the
needs of the patient and ensuring their wellbeing.
- Signposting to appropriate care providers (including primary and tertiary care). Attending daily
Red Board meetings.
- Raising concerns to senior staff for support and management. Completing RiO documentation
and planning care for patients.
- Presenting cases to Multi-Disciplinary Team for discussion around care pathway.
- Liaison with colleagues nursing, occupational therapy, medics, psychology and admin.
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A minimum of 6 months paid experiences a Community Psychiatric Nurse in an UK hospital environment within the last 3years.
- Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices.
- *Full UK driving licence and own vehicle.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A minimum of 6 months paid experiences a Community Psychiatric Nurse in an UK hospital environment within the last 3years.
- Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices.
- *Full UK driving licence and own vehicle.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
