Job summary 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 a 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 being 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. About us Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members 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. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 437-6601472 Job locations Prestwich Hospital John Denmark Unit Prestwich, Manchester M253BL Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification Staff benefits Pay Enhancements: Band Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight) 1 Time plus 47% Time plus 94% 2 Time plus 41% Time plus 83% 3 Time plus 35% Time plus 69% 4 9 Time plus 30% Time plus 60% 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 fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles) Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification Staff benefits Pay Enhancements: Band Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight) 1 Time plus 47% Time plus 94% 2 Time plus 41% Time plus 83% 3 Time plus 35% Time plus 69% 4 9 Time plus 30% Time plus 60% 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 fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles) Person Specification Qualification/Experience Essential NMC Registration Desirable Deaf specific training/ experience Skills/ Knowledge Essential Mental Health knowledge Desirable Deaf specific Knowledge/skills Person Specification Qualification/Experience Essential NMC Registration Desirable Deaf specific training/ experience Skills/ Knowledge Essential Mental Health knowledge Desirable Deaf specific Knowledge/skills 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 Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT Address Prestwich Hospital John Denmark Unit Prestwich, Manchester M253BL Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)