Job summary
John Elliot Unit - Staff Nurse RMN
We are looking for a Registered Nurses at Band 5 for Hollingworth Ward, our male acute ward.
This post is ideal for a newly qualified nurse or a nurse looking for a new challenge or to relocate to the North Manchester, Rochdale or the beautiful West Pennine Areas.
If you are new to nursing or this area - don't worry. We consider our ward as more than just an effective team, we are a work family. In return for your dedication, hard work, and enthusiasm, we will offer you support, nurturing, mentoring, and coaching in order to become a fantastic nurse.
Main duties of the job
Service/Ward/Department Summary:
Hollingworth Ward is an 18 bed male adult acute inpatient mental health ward based at Birch Hill Hospital which is between Rochdale and Littleborough just off the M60/M62 .
Rochdale is 25 mins by car from North Manchester and that there is free and ample parking on site.
We are currently seeking to recruit a band 5 staff nurse on a permanent contract to complement the staffing team that is already in place.
We offer a great preceptorship package to newly qualified nurses. Role Summary:
You will be an integral part of the team providing direct care to patients with a variety of mental health problemsTo act as the named nurse with responsibility for the overall care of an identified group of clientsTo regularly act as shift co-ordinator ensuring the smooth running of the clinical area and best utilisation of resources available, with support from senior clinicians.
About us
What we offer
The candidates must be innovative, dynamic and enthusiastic to be a part of a team who is looking to improve the standards of care we are offering to the service users. we want to develop your career and share your enthusiasm for providing the best care.
We offer a comprehensive financial package in line with agenda for change. We offer excellent development opportunities and training that can be directed towards your needs/goals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities of the Post:You will be involved in provide a high level of safe and effective nursing careBe responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of careAdhere to all Trust policies, procedures and guidelines
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities of the Post:You will be involved in provide a high level of safe and effective nursing careBe responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of careAdhere to all Trust policies, procedures and guidelines
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse Qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- The Mental Health Act 1983 and Code of Practice.
- Legislation relating to discharge and aftercare.
- Care Planning and Management
Desirable
- Clinical Risk Management.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within mental health setting
- Experience of working within Multi-Disciplinary Team
- Experience of admission and discharge process
- Experience of working within framework of Care Planning Approach
Desirable
- Previous experience of working on an acute Mental Health ward
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence Based Practice.
- Communication Skills
- Excellent Inter-personal Skills
- Ability to negotiate constructively.
- Care Planning and Management.
Desirable
- Managing Violence and Aggression Skills
- De-escalation of violence and aggression.
- IT Skills
Motivation and Attitude
Essential
- Willingness to learn.
- Commitment to caring for disturbed patients.
- Self Starter
- Calm Relaxed manner.
Desirable
- Can work on own initiative.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse Qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- The Mental Health Act 1983 and Code of Practice.
- Legislation relating to discharge and aftercare.
- Care Planning and Management
Desirable
- Clinical Risk Management.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within mental health setting
- Experience of working within Multi-Disciplinary Team
- Experience of admission and discharge process
- Experience of working within framework of Care Planning Approach
Desirable
- Previous experience of working on an acute Mental Health ward
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence Based Practice.
- Communication Skills
- Excellent Inter-personal Skills
- Ability to negotiate constructively.
- Care Planning and Management.
Desirable
- Managing Violence and Aggression Skills
- De-escalation of violence and aggression.
- IT Skills
Motivation and Attitude
Essential
- Willingness to learn.
- Commitment to caring for disturbed patients.
- Self Starter
- Calm Relaxed manner.
Desirable
- Can work on own initiative.
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).
