Job summary
The successful applicant will be expected to carry out direct clinical work with a variety of service users, inclusive of men, women and children. The post holder will be responsible for contributing to workforce development, which is inclusive of both health and prison staff, and is intended to support the understanding and skill base of staff working with service users.
The post holder will ensure that the work for the range of services is well planned with full involvement of the prison, and that all team members have a good understanding of the delivery of the service and their role within this.
Main duties of the job
1. To complete service specified assessment tools within agreed timescales for those who are referred into the service
2. Assess, develop and implement care packages for service users within the framework of the CPA in conjunction with other members of the multi-disciplinary team. Works within codes of practice and professional guidelines and is accountable for own professional practice.
3. To manage a defined caseload of complex and challenging service users in custodial settings.
4. Develop and implement evidence-based interventions in the management of service users with identified/ suspected learning disabilities.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full Job description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy.
Staff benefits
5. Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
6. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
7. Excellent pension
8. Cycle to work scheme
9. Salary sacrifice car scheme
10. Wellbeing programme
11. Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
12. Registered Learning Disability Nurse or working towards
Desirable
13. Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
14. Experience of delivering clinical care
Desirable
15. Experience working in secure settings
Knowledge
Essential
16. Knowledge of relevant screening ADOS. WAIS, WRAT, KTEA, LDSQ
Desirable
17. Awareness of offender health issues