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 package to newly qualified nurses to support you in starting your nursing career as well as other mandatory and non-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 problems.
* To act as the named nurse with responsibility for the overall care of an identified group of clients.
* To regularly act as shift coordinator ensuring the smooth running of the clinical area and best utilization of resources available, with support from senior staff.
* You will be involved in providing a high level of safe and effective care.
* Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
* Adhere to all Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.
* Liaise with the multidisciplinary team.
* Provide 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.
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 a mental health setting.
* Experience of working within a 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.
Employer details
Employer name
Pennine Care NHS FT
Address
Heathfield House
Cale Green
Stockport
SK2 6RA
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