Applicants for this role must hold a full UK NMC registration and have completed the Preceptorship.
Join one of our dynamic, committed and supportive integrated, multi-disciplinary Community Mental Health Teams in the thriving area of Trafford. An opportunity has arisen to work in one of our busy, culturally diverse community mental health teams. The CMHTs are multidisciplinary teams, comprising of nurses, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, employment specialists and peer support workers. The teams are supported by good administrative systems and offer excellent working environments. The teams have good links with local statutory and non-statutory services. All the CMHTs work closely with our colleagues in Urgent care and the Inpatient Wards across GMMH.
Please note that this role is open to Band 5 RMN's with relevant physical health experience, as well as established Band 6 applicants. The successful candidate will preferably hold a full UK driving licence. This role requires the successful candidate to carry multiple pieces of equipment. They will also be expected to transport blood products and other specimens.
Please note that to meet the needs of the service, the successful candidate will cover Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. This is to ensure that staff are available within clinic hours and match the working hours of the CMHT should advice or support be required.
This is an exciting position which will focus on the physical wellbeing of our service users with mental health needs. The post holder will be responsible for leading on the physical health care agenda within the Trafford North area. You would fall under the supervision of the CMHT Manager and be supported by other senior practitioners on the team.
The post holder will ensure the delivery of all physical health care CQUIN requirements and trust key performance indicators. They will act as a specialist resource and advisor to care coordinators within the community teams. The post holder will work across community settings, including clinic bases and home visits.
The post holder will be required to work, for the majority of time, as an autonomous clinical practitioner for patient groups across a range of clinical settings. The post holder will be expected to forge strong links with the Care Coordinators, Physical Health Support staff, and Primary Care services, particularly GP practices.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 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. 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.
Please see attached job description and person specification.
Staff Benefits
1. Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
2. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.
3. Excellent pension.
4. Cycle to work scheme.
5. Salary sacrifice car scheme.
6. Wellbeing programme.
7. Blue Light Card Discounts.
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