Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic band 5 to join our team here on Davenport Ward. Davenport Ward is a 20 bedded all female ward to support patients over 65 years old who are experiencing a relapse in their functional mental health problem.
If you want to work as part of a supportive and dynamic team and are innovative and motivated then we want to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
- Regularly co-ordinate the efficient and effective running of the unit and to make some autonomous decisions in the absence of the Unit Manager and Charge Nurses.
- Work in an environment, which at times may be challenging and unpredictable.
- To ensure that the patient and their carers are at the centre of the care provided on Davenport Ward.
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- Work as part of a MDT team and demonstrate effective team working and communication skills.
- Act as a named nurse for patients and support them throughout their admission until discharge.
- To complete relevant assessments with patients based on evidence based practise.
- To act as a role model to students and junior staff. To provide supervision to junior staff.
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 ambition is to maximise people's potential and we aim to promote an inclusive environment and improve the diversity of our workforce so our people truly represent the communities we serve.
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.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
- Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
- Access to Continued Professional Development
- Involvement in improvement and research activities
- Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
- Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our#PennineCarePeople
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work as part of a MDT team and demonstrate effective team working and communication skills.
- Act as a named nurse for patients and support them throughout their admission until discharge.
- To complete relevant assessments with patients based on evidence based practise.
- To act as a role model to students and junior staff. To provide supervision to junior staff.
- Regularly co-ordinate the efficient and effective running of the unit and to make some autonomous decisions in the absence of the Unit Manager and Charge Nurses.
- Work in an environment, which at times may be challenging and unpredictable.
- To ensure that the patient and their carers are at the centre of the care provided on Davenport Ward.
The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills and work effectively in a Band 5 role, will welcome a challenge and be committed to care of the older people with mental health needs. You will be responsible for the assessment of needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of care of clients admitted to the ward. You will supervise junior staff, ensuring highest standards of nursing care are delivered in accordance with trust policies and procedures, along with The Mental Heath Act and all other legislation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work as part of a MDT team and demonstrate effective team working and communication skills.
- Act as a named nurse for patients and support them throughout their admission until discharge.
- To complete relevant assessments with patients based on evidence based practise.
- To act as a role model to students and junior staff. To provide supervision to junior staff.
- Regularly co-ordinate the efficient and effective running of the unit and to make some autonomous decisions in the absence of the Unit Manager and Charge Nurses.
- Work in an environment, which at times may be challenging and unpredictable.
- To ensure that the patient and their carers are at the centre of the care provided on Davenport Ward.
The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills and work effectively in a Band 5 role, will welcome a challenge and be committed to care of the older people with mental health needs. You will be responsible for the assessment of needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of care of clients admitted to the ward. You will supervise junior staff, ensuring highest standards of nursing care are delivered in accordance with trust policies and procedures, along with The Mental Heath Act and all other legislation.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
Desirable
- Evidence of post qualification training and education with older people who have mental health problems
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Student Nurse working with older people who have mental health problems
Desirable
- Previous experience working with older adults who have mental health problems preferably in an in-patient setting
Knowledge
Essential
- A detailed knowledge of mental health conditions and how they impact upon the function of the individual.
- Clinical and theoretical knowledge of the care of older people with mental illness.
Desirable
- Awareness of the holistic needs of older people with mental health problems.
- For example the impact of physical health changes on mental health.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate clinical expertise in the assessment, treatment and intervention implementation and evaluation of patient care.
- Effective communication skills
- Positive attitude and values when working with older people
Desirable
- Evidence of managing changes and conflict.
- The ability to engage with patients, to help maintain skills.
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to be flexible and responsive to change in clinical need
- The post is psychologically, emotionally and physically demanding, therefore post holder need to demonstrate effective stress management.
- Flexible approach
- 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
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
Desirable
- Evidence of post qualification training and education with older people who have mental health problems
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Student Nurse working with older people who have mental health problems
Desirable
- Previous experience working with older adults who have mental health problems preferably in an in-patient setting
Knowledge
Essential
- A detailed knowledge of mental health conditions and how they impact upon the function of the individual.
- Clinical and theoretical knowledge of the care of older people with mental illness.
Desirable
- Awareness of the holistic needs of older people with mental health problems.
- For example the impact of physical health changes on mental health.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate clinical expertise in the assessment, treatment and intervention implementation and evaluation of patient care.
- Effective communication skills
- Positive attitude and values when working with older people
Desirable
- Evidence of managing changes and conflict.
- The ability to engage with patients, to help maintain skills.
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to be flexible and responsive to change in clinical need
- The post is psychologically, emotionally and physically demanding, therefore post holder need to demonstrate effective stress management.
- Flexible approach
- 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.
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
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).
