Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to come and be part of our brand-new female Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit Passionate about Trauma Informed Care? We are looking for passionate, dedicated and highly motivated individuals to be part of a transforming team at Woodbank Female Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (6 bedded unit) at Stepping Hill Hospital. You will act as a positive role model that positively reflects the philosophy of the unit and the values of the trust. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals interested and committed to delivering excellent care within a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment. We are the first female PICU in Pennine Care, with a strong focus on delivering excellent care for our female service users and to priorities our staff health and wellbeing on our ward. You will be part of delivering Woodbank's 3Ps (Positive, Proactive & Person Centred) model of care. This is a multidisciplinary care pathway that promotes a biopsychosocial approach to intensive mental health care. Main duties of the job - Act as named nurse / key worker for an identified group of service users ensuring the assessment, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.- To co-produce collaborative care plans for service users and undertake service users' activities as appropriate ensuring a high standard of care.- Adhere to appropriate policies, procedures and guidelines.- Liaise with the wider multidisciplinary team to enhance the standard of care service users receive.- Engage in the management of de-escalation in conflict situations through adherence to Prevention Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) techniques.- Undertake gate keeping assessments for admission to PICU in the absence of the Clinical Pathway Team- Assist the team to ensure the management of a safe clinical environment by undertaking ward safety checks- Carry out observations on patients and document them in line with trust policy- To safely administer controlled drugs and all other medication in accordance with Medicines' Management Policy and NMC guidance.- Act as Shift Leader ensuring the smooth running of the ward area and participating in an effective hand over period, ensuring good communications at all times.- Promote a safe environment in line with clinical risk assessments and to ensure all incidents are reported electronically.- Ensure that clinical practice is line with least restrictive principles. About us Our team provides short-term intensive assessment, treatment, and support to Service Users, who maybe experiencing a mental health crisis, and often present with a variety of complex mental health needs. To maximise Service User recovery, the teams will be working in a trauma informed way and utilising the RAID (Reinforce Appropriate, Implode Disruptive strategies) model of care. Our aim is to work in the least restrictive way as possible whilst maintaining patient safety. Upon joining our team, we will ensure that successful candidates undergo both mandatory and bespoke training, to fully equip them with the skills required to work within our PICU environment Date posted 27 February 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-F779-25-A Job locations Woodbank Unit - Female PICU Stepping Hill Hospital Stockport SK2 7JE Job description Job responsibilities -To act as the named nurse with responsibility for the overall care of an identified group of Service Users.-To regularly act as shift leader ensuring the smooth running of the clinical area and best utilisation of resources available, with support from other senior staff.-The post holder will be responsible for keeping professionally updated in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements and for participating in clinical reflection throughclinical supervision.-The post holder will be accountable for their behaviour on duty and will be responsible for reporting anything untoward to a senior member of staff Job description Job responsibilities -To act as the named nurse with responsibility for the overall care of an identified group of Service Users.-To regularly act as shift leader ensuring the smooth running of the clinical area and best utilisation of resources available, with support from other senior staff.-The post holder will be responsible for keeping professionally updated in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements and for participating in clinical reflection throughclinical supervision.-The post holder will be accountable for their behaviour on duty and will be responsible for reporting anything untoward to a senior member of staff Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Qualification (LD / MH) with NMC registration. Experience Essential Experience of working within mental health setting Experience of working within Multi-Disciplinary Team. Experience of admission and discharge process Experience of working within framework of Care Planning Approach Desirable Previous experience of working on an acute mental health ward Knowledge Essential The Mental Health Act 1983 and Code of Practice. Legislation relating to discharge and aftercare. Care Planning and Management. Desirable Clinical Risk Management Skills and Abilities Essential Evidence Based Practice Communication Skills Excellent Inter-personal Skills Ability to negotiate constructively. Care Planning and Management. Ability to physically undertake and participate Desirable Managing Violence and Aggression Skills De-escalation of violence and aggression. IT Skills Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Qualification (LD / MH) with NMC registration. Experience Essential Experience of working within mental health setting Experience of working within Multi-Disciplinary Team. Experience of admission and discharge process Experience of working within framework of Care Planning Approach Desirable Previous experience of working on an acute mental health ward Knowledge Essential The Mental Health Act 1983 and Code of Practice. Legislation relating to discharge and aftercare. Care Planning and Management. Desirable Clinical Risk Management Skills and Abilities Essential Evidence Based Practice Communication Skills Excellent Inter-personal Skills Ability to negotiate constructively. Care Planning and Management. Ability to physically undertake and participate Desirable Managing Violence and Aggression Skills De-escalation of violence and aggression. IT 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 Pennine Care NHS FT Address Woodbank Unit - Female PICU Stepping Hill Hospital Stockport SK2 7JE Employer's website https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)