Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent: happy to discuss flexible working
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 437-6224769-A
- Employer
- Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Claire House Health Centre
- Town
- Lower Ince Wigan
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Physical Health Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
This is an exciting position which is open to a Registered Mental Health Nurse's who has a keen interest in Physical health. The post holder will be responsible for the leading on the physical health care of patients open to the Wigan Physical health hub, under the supervision of the Team Manager.
The post holder will be responsible for facilitating physical health clinics to Wigan Mental Health Community Teams, supporting the clozapine clinics, and provide education and support to Atherleigh Park Hospital as an in-reach service to support and enhance the health of our patients who access secondary mental health services.
Provide advice and support to colleagues internally and within primary care regarding physical healthcare needs, assessment and care planning.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for ensuring that all patients are receiving physical healthcare assessments as part of their annual review and or when necessary. That their care needs are commensurate with the assessment and consistent with pre-existing care plans and changed accordingly to demonstrate personalised health and wellbeing plans; This includes obtaining relevant historical information, test results,
motivational personalised promotion etc. in partnership with medical colleagues and primary care provision.
Please see full job description for further details
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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Qualified Registered General Nurse (RGN), with demonstrable post registration experience NMC Registration and completed preceptorship programme. Consideration will be given to Nurses registered in MH or LD services if they demonstrate competence in the requirements for the role
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of post registration continuing professional development. Qualified Mentor or to achieve within 12 months of coming into post.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable post registration experience within Physical Health Care Environment, evidence of continued professional development in relevant field.
- Demonstrates a positive attitude and commitment to change, improvement and quality. Knowledge of NMC guidelines and professional practices.
Desirable criteria
- Have good command of the Trusts PARIS in-house system Mental Health Physical Health Assessment and review
Skills/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- The post holder is required to have effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills, with an ability to adapt their style as appropriate to the environment they are communicating in
- Ability to develop and use flexible and innovative approaches to practise
Desirable criteria
- Venepuncture wound care, knowledge and experience and experience in undertaking ECG's
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
- Chelsey Rogerson
- Job title
- Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Clare Coleman
Interim Physical health Team Manager
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