Job summary
Irwell Unit - North and South ward are recruiting now!
We are currently recruiting for our male and female inpatient wards (single sex). We are currently seeking to recruit band 5 staff nurses on a permanent contract to complement the staffing team that is already in place. You will be part of a thriving ward which is committed to providing a high level of quality care to the patients they work with.
South ward is a 22 bedded male acute ward, and North ward is a 24 bedded female acute ward based in Bury at Fairfield General Hospital.
Within the teams on South and North, we have a range of nursing experience working with us from senior nurses, staff nurses, and Healthcare Support Workers. We have inpatient Consultant Psychiatrist who are dedicated to each ward and they are supported by a staff grade, GP trainee and Foundation Year Doctor.
We also have a Psychologist that covers both our inpatient wards and they are very keen to be involved in patient Psychosocial work and trauma informed care. We currently have 2 Occupational Therapists who cover our wards to support patients in their progress from hospital to the home environment.
Main duties of the job
You will be involved in provide a high level of safe and effective care. Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, adhere to all Trust policies, procedures and guidelines, and liaise with the multidisciplinary team Provide mentorship to others
About us
We are very keen to develop Quality Improvement within our inpatient services. We have recently completed a QI project with the Royal College of Psychiatry around Sexual Safety and were very successful in implementing changes to our wards to ensure that sexual safety was maintained for our staff and patients. We are currently finalising a QI project to reduce violence and aggression and looking forward to finalising this project very soon, we also restrictive practice lead who work with our inpatient staff to ensure that the least restrictive option is always explored and educating the team and patient around restrictive practice.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration (RMN)
- Willingness to complete preparation for mentorship training if not already done so.
Desirable
- Training in Psychosocial Interventions
- Training in Therapeutic interventions
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Mental Health setting
Desirable
- Post qualification experience of working in an acute mental health setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of Mental Illness
- Knowledge of treatments and interventions appropriate for individuals with acute mental health needs.
- Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and CPA process.
- Knowledge of current policy and guidance in relation to the development of Acute Mental Health Services.
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Good social skills.
- Good organisational and prioritising skills.
- Ability to act as a shift coordinator.
- Ability to assess clients and plan and implement care packages based on the needs of the individual.
- Computer literate.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable
- Training in management of violence and aggression techniques.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration (RMN)
- Willingness to complete preparation for mentorship training if not already done so.
Desirable
- Training in Psychosocial Interventions
- Training in Therapeutic interventions
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Mental Health setting
Desirable
- Post qualification experience of working in an acute mental health setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of Mental Illness
- Knowledge of treatments and interventions appropriate for individuals with acute mental health needs.
- Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and CPA process.
- Knowledge of current policy and guidance in relation to the development of Acute Mental Health Services.
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Good social skills.
- Good organisational and prioritising skills.
- Ability to act as a shift coordinator.
- Ability to assess clients and plan and implement care packages based on the needs of the individual.
- Computer literate.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable
- Training in management of violence and aggression techniques.
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).
