Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Health
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (happy to discuss flexible working)
- Job ref
- 437-6332165-A
- Employer
- Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bramley Street Open Community Rehabilitation Service
- Town
- Lower Broughton, Salford
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 31/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
The Rehabilitation Ward provides in-patient assessment, care and rehabilitation for up to 12 adults with mental health difficulties.
The Rehabilitation Ward supports adults with severe and complex mental health needs to step back into their community and fulfil their potential on their journey of recovery.
We work under CPA, you will be responsible for a small caseload, coordinating care as a Primary Nurse/Associate Nurse where required, liaising with Care Coordinator and outside agencies
The Rehabilitation Ward operates a Trust Shift System which consists of two long days and two regular shifts. The day shift starts at 07.30 to 19:45, 07:30 to 15:30, 13:00 to 21:00 and the night shift at 19.30 to 07:45
Main duties of the job
We are looking for two Band 5 Staff Nurses to join our team at Bramley Street Open Community Rehabilitation Inpatient Service under the Rehabilitation Division of Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. The Posts are permanent.
There are two full time position at 37.5hrs per week - Two long day shifts and two short shifts days with three days off per week.
Our rehabilitation unit provides in-patient assessment, care and rehabilitation for up to 12 adults with mental health difficulties aged 18 upwards and the length of stay will depend on progress through the pathway.
The patient’s length of stay here will depend on progress through the structured rehabilitation program or via an acute step-down pathway. Services users can be referred here primarily for structured rehabilitation for 6 to 12 months or we can provide a Step-Down service for those patients who require intensive rehabilitation following an acute admission for up to 3 – 6 months. Following discharge, we can offer an Outreach Service offering transitional support back into the community.
We are looking for someone who is amiable, motivated, able to work using their own initiative and can work creatively to motivate service users who might struggle to engage. Successful candidates will commence the post as soon as possible.
Working for our organisation
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See attached detailed 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
Person specification
LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- • Experience of working within an In-Patient or residential setting
- • Working knowledge of Early Intervention, Primary Care, Recovery, Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment (CRHT) Recovery approach and social inclusion
Desirable criteria
- • Completion of preceptorship programme if less than 1 year experience
- • Experience of working in a Mental Health inpatient/rehabilitation setting
- • Completion of preceptorship programme if less than 1 year experience
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria
- • Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act & legal aspects of Mental Health care
- • Knowledge of the different approaches to mental health assessment
- • Knowledge of evidence based intervention with service users in an all phases of mental illness
- • Must be able to demonstrate a keen interest in Mental Health Rehabilitation and Recovery models of care.
Desirable criteria
- • Up to date clinical knowledge including risk assessment, dual diagnosis, Psycho social interventions and health and social care needs
- • Ability to work on social factors affecting mental distress e.g. accommodation, substance misuse, domestic violence, welfare rights
- • Understanding of psychological principles and how to apply these to practice.
- • Understanding, knowledge and experience of using recovery model principles
PERSONAL SKILLS ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential criteria
- • Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- • Be able to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
- • Ability to engage positively with service users
- • Ability to work effectively as a team member
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential criteria
- • Registered Nurse Mental Health (RNM)
- • Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable criteria
- • Evidence of formal post registration learning
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nigel Figgins
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01613581830
- Additional information
Or contact:
Janet Alarcon Deputy Ward Manager - e-mail - [email protected]
Michael Lumb Deputy Ward Manager - e-mail - [email protected]
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