Job summary
Stansfield Place is an 12 bedded male step-down relationally secure unit for woman with severe mental illness and complex needs, situated on the Tameside general Hospital site, Buckton building.
The unit aims to provide intensive rehabilitation, based upon a gender sensitive approach to care. Our objective is to enhance life skills and community functioning, support them to effectively manage risk behavior's, reduce relapses and maximise their independence.
Stansfield Place is situated in the Rochdale area, with good transport links to Oldham, Bury, Manchester and Rochdale town Centre. The expected pathway for service users is 2 years but this can vary, dependent on progress.
Main duties of the job
- With the referral team and Responsible Clinician, undertake assessment of patients referred for Female step-down services and feedback as required
- Undertake comprehensive risk assessment and formulate risk management plans with Service Users, their families and carers
- Assist the Unit Manager in developing a service that will ensure that the needs of patients are met with regard to their age, spiritual, cultural, ethnic and sexual orientation
- To assist the Unit Manager with the on-going development of the unit. In the absence of the manager, undertake responsibility for the day to day running of the unit
- In consultation with the multi-disciplinary team, ensure high standards of individual care for patients and that they are fully consulted and involved in every aspect of their care
- To provide management supervision to members of staff.
- To conduct annual appraisals/IPDRs for staff members
- To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and both statutory and non-statutory organizations involved with client care
- To assist the Unit Manager in ensuring high quality of evidence-based practice is carried out by all staff within the unit. Management of ensuring practice is in line with NICE guidelines, work with RHS quality team to ensure best practice is evident and work with Pennine Care policies.
- To participate in the recruitment process, as required.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across two boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury and Rochdale
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
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.
For further details / informal visits or a chat about the service please contact
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
For further details / informal visits or a chat about the service please contact
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Professional nursing qualification
- NMC Registration
- Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development
- Short courses and experience to post graduate diploma level
Desirable
- Relevant degree or working towards
- ENB 998 or Mentorship in Practice or relevant teaching certificate e.g. City and Guilds 730
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
- Able to undertake thorough risk assessments
- Previous Nursing Experience / working in a fast pace challenging environment
- Substantial post registered experience
- Experience of providing management and clinical supervision to junior staff
Desirable
- Clinical supervision facilitator
- Experience of working in Mental Health Rehabilitation wards
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of current initiatives within adult mental health services
- Understanding of changes to MHA and the Code of practice and their practical application within clinical settings.
skills and abilities
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development.
- Ability to use initiative
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
- IT skills
- Knowledge of clinical skills appropriate to Mental Health Rehabilitation wards
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Professional nursing qualification
- NMC Registration
- Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development
- Short courses and experience to post graduate diploma level
Desirable
- Relevant degree or working towards
- ENB 998 or Mentorship in Practice or relevant teaching certificate e.g. City and Guilds 730
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
- Able to undertake thorough risk assessments
- Previous Nursing Experience / working in a fast pace challenging environment
- Substantial post registered experience
- Experience of providing management and clinical supervision to junior staff
Desirable
- Clinical supervision facilitator
- Experience of working in Mental Health Rehabilitation wards
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of current initiatives within adult mental health services
- Understanding of changes to MHA and the Code of practice and their practical application within clinical settings.
skills and abilities
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development.
- Ability to use initiative
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
- IT skills
- Knowledge of clinical skills appropriate to Mental Health Rehabilitation wards
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).
