Job summary Band 5 Staff Nurse - Davenport Ward Service/Ward/Department Summary: We are looking for a experienced mental health nurse with a passion and interest in older age mental health. Experience is required in order to support our junior newly qualified staff on the ward. Davenport Ward is a 20 bedded female functional ward at The Meadows in Offerton, Stockport. We deliver outstanding care to people who are living with a functional mental illness who are admitted for an assessment of their needs. We will then work with the families and carers on a discharge pathway that supports both the people living with their mental illness and their families and carers. Davenport Ward is a challenging and rewarding environment and we aim to offer the best care we can provide to both the people living with dementia and those that support them. We are supported by a full multidisciplinary team of Consultant Psychiatrists, Mental Health Nurses, Psychology, occupational therapy and social workers Main duties of the job Role Summary: As a qualified nurse you would be a vital member of the team in delivering person centred care to those admitted onto the ward. You will be working with people who can be very distressed and display some very challenging behaviours. It will be your responsibility to provide reassuranceand distraction, using care and compassion,for the people living with dementia. You will also be responsible for a wide range of tasks such as care planning and implementation, risk assessment, physical health assessment, liaising with the wider MDT, ward rounds and you will be a named nurse. Key Responsibilities of the Post: Provide Safe and Effective Care Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care Treat those living with mental illness as individuals Strive to provide an outstanding service Be clear about the ward vision and the role that the qualified nurse plays within the team Engage in learning and development and provide mentorship to others Contribute to growth through regular supervision and annual appraisal Be a member of a team, establishing your own role within that team To be a leader, setting an example for others members within the team Adhere to all Trust policies, procedures and guidelines About us We 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 07 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 311-S606-25 Job locations The Meadows Owens Farm Drive Offerton, Stockport SK2 5EQ Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for a experienced mental health nurse with a passion and interest in older age mental health. Experience is required in order to support our junior newly qualified staff on the ward. 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 We are looking for a experienced mental health nurse with a passion and interest in older age mental health. Experience is required in order to support our junior newly qualified staff on the ward. 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 First level registered nurse, RMN or RN in Mental Health Must have a good understanding of both innumeracy and language skills. Desirable Qualification in psychosocial interventions an advantage Completed Preparation for Mentorship Experience Desirable Current experience of adult acute inpatient wards Knowledge Essential Knowledge base in terms of this client group Skills and Abilities Essential Be able to perform required duties of the post. Must be flexible and able to work on an internal rota basis across nights and days Desirable Experience of working within a psychosocial model of care delivery Work Related Circumstances Essential Must be flexible and able to work on an internal rota basis across nights and days Must be willing to develop competencies within the scope of professional practice to meet service needs Must be willing to develop competencies within the scope of professional practice to meet service needs Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential First level registered nurse, RMN or RN in Mental Health Must have a good understanding of both innumeracy and language skills. Desirable Qualification in psychosocial interventions an advantage Completed Preparation for Mentorship Experience Desirable Current experience of adult acute inpatient wards Knowledge Essential Knowledge base in terms of this client group Skills and Abilities Essential Be able to perform required duties of the post. Must be flexible and able to work on an internal rota basis across nights and days Desirable Experience of working within a psychosocial model of care delivery Work Related Circumstances Essential Must be flexible and able to work on an internal rota basis across nights and days Must be willing to develop competencies within the scope of professional practice to meet service needs Must be willing to develop competencies within the scope of professional practice to meet service needs Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure 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 The Meadows Owens Farm Drive Offerton, Stockport SK2 5EQ Employer's website https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)