Main area: Mental Health
Grade Band: 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Happy to discuss flexible working.)
Job ref: 437-6601472
Employer: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Prestwich Hospital
Town: Prestwich, Manchester
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 30/01/2025 23:59
Staff Nurse
Band 5
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to become part of the team on John Denmark Unit, which is an 18 bedded, deaf specialist, mixed gender acute unit.
The John Denmark Unit is based at Prestwich, Manchester and is part of the Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. The JDU provides high standards for specialist NHS mental health services to deaf people throughout the north of England, Wales and Scotland.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who has an interest in acute nursing and rehab. You will need strong leadership skills, be able to make decisions and have sound communication skills. Our service users are diverse, and you will need a good level of knowledge of the differing mental health needs of adults needing inpatient care. British Sign Language skills are desirable, however, training will be provided up to level 2 BSL.
You will be expected to work a 24-hour rotation of day and night shifts. Experience of working within a deaf mental health residential setting would be desirable, this post is also open to deaf staff with the appropriate qualifications required for the post.
This would be an excellent opportunity for someone who qualifies within the next 6 months, looking to undertake preceptorship. In return we will provide you with the opportunity to develop excellent clinical skills as well as access to a variety of training opportunities and regular appraisal under an experienced supportive management team.
Main duties of the job
In line with the philosophy of the ward/unit the post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for the identified clients, acting as Primary Nurse for service users with complex and challenging needs within the service.
* The postholder will deliver interventions on an individual basis, providing effective evidence-based care to service users. Communication and liaison with a number of disciplines is essential to promote effective delivery of a comprehensive care package to meet service users’ needs.
* The postholder will provide support and direction to junior team members and assist in the smooth coordination and running of the ward.
* With the service user, assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual care plans within the clinical area’s philosophy/approach, as Primary Nurse for an identified caseload to the standards expected within the ward.
* As a part of the multi-disciplinary clinical team, participate in clinical and CPA reviews, completing all relevant documentation to the agreed standard.
* To ensure all clinical activity is recorded fully and in a timely manner, ensuring information is shared with relevant stakeholders.
* To engage effectively with service users, can empathise and has insight into patient's perceptions and is able to negotiate unambiguous boundaries in relationships.
* To complete all required documentation associated with the role of Primary Nurse, ensuring review timeframes are met.
Working for our organisation
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 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.
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.
Person specification
Qualification/Experience
* NMC Registration
* Deaf specific training/ experience
Skills/ Knowledge
* Mental Health knowledge
Important Information about working for GMMH:
All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, for further information on the checks required please visit the NHS Employers website www.nhsemployers.org
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.
The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we’d love to hear from you.
Sponsorship
We are proud to be an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Please be aware that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.
If you are offered a role with us and you require sponsorship, we will check your eligibility in line with the information on the above website. Your offer of employment could be withdrawn if the role is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not otherwise able to evidence your right to work in the UK.
**Please note, this vacancy may be closed at any time if sufficient applications have been received**
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.
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