Job summary
We are currently looking for two band 5 nurses and are offering one permanent role and one six month contract (likely to be extended) due to staff promotions.
Cedars Ward is a 10 bedded organic assessment ward in Oldham. We deliver outstanding care to people who are living with dementia who are admitted for an assessment of their needs. Our aim is to help people live wellwith dementia by working with families, carers and the wider MDT to manage the distressing symptoms they are suffering from. We will then work with the families and carers on a discharge pathway that supports both the people living with dementia and their families and carers. Cedars 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
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.
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#PennineCarePeopleand 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
- Provide Safe and Effective Care
- Treatthose living with dementiaas 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
- 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide Safe and Effective Care
- Treatthose living with dementiaas 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
- 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
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
- Completed Preparation for Mentorship
Experience
Essential
- Has an interest in workign with people living with dementia
Desirable
- Current experience of older acute inpatient wards
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge base in terms of this client group
- Knowledge of the mental health Act
- Experience completing care planning and risk assessment
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
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
- Completed Preparation for Mentorship
Experience
Essential
- Has an interest in workign with people living with dementia
Desirable
- Current experience of older acute inpatient wards
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge base in terms of this client group
- Knowledge of the mental health Act
- Experience completing care planning and risk assessment
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
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.
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.
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).
