Job summary Heathfield House is a male mental health rehabilitation unit based in Stockport. We are currently seeking to recruit a band 5 staff nurse on a permanent contract to complement the experienced staffing team that is already in place. You will be part of a thriving ward which is committed to providing a high level of quality care to the patients we work with. We offer a comprehensive preceptorship packages to newly qualified nurses to support you in starting your nursing career as well as other mandatory and none mandatory courses to support and enhance your development and clinical skills. The successful applicant will be expected to work day and night shifts, weekends and bank holidays. Main duties of the job You will be an integral part of the team providing direct care to patients with a variety of mental health problemsTo act as the named nurse with responsibility for the overall care of an identified group of clientsTo regularly act as shift co-ordinator ensuring the smooth running of the clinical area and best utilisation of resources available, with support from senior staffYou will be involved in provide a high level of safe and effective careBe responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of careAdhere to all Trust policies, procedures and guidelinesLiaise with the multidisciplinary teamProvide mentorship to others About us Pennine Care are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 311-F776-25 Job locations Heathfield House Cale Green Stockport SK2 6RA Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted. Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse Qualification Desirable Have completed supervisor and /or assessor training At least 12 months experience of working as a qualified nurse Knowledge Essential The Mental Health Act 1983 and Code of Practice. Risk management skills Understanding of equality and diversity Understanding of clinical audit PMVA Experience Essential Experience of working within mental health setting Experience of working within Multi-Disciplinary Team Experience of care planning and risk assessment. Experience of working with clients with severe and enduring mental illness Desirable At least 12 months in a supervisory role. Skills and Abilities Essential Evidence Based Practice. Communication Skills Ability to negotiate constructively. Desirable Managing Violence and Aggression Skills De-escalation of violence and aggression. IT Skills Motivation and Attitude Essential Willingness to learn. Commitment to caring for disturbed patients. Self Starter Calm Relaxed manner. Desirable Can work on own initiative. Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse Qualification Desirable Have completed supervisor and /or assessor training At least 12 months experience of working as a qualified nurse Knowledge Essential The Mental Health Act 1983 and Code of Practice. Risk management skills Understanding of equality and diversity Understanding of clinical audit PMVA Experience Essential Experience of working within mental health setting Experience of working within Multi-Disciplinary Team Experience of care planning and risk assessment. Experience of working with clients with severe and enduring mental illness Desirable At least 12 months in a supervisory role. Skills and Abilities Essential Evidence Based Practice. Communication Skills Ability to negotiate constructively. Desirable Managing Violence and Aggression Skills De-escalation of violence and aggression. IT Skills Motivation and Attitude Essential Willingness to learn. Commitment to caring for disturbed patients. Self Starter Calm Relaxed manner. Desirable Can work on own initiative. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 Pennine Care NHS FT Address Heathfield House Cale Green Stockport SK2 6RA Employer's website https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)