Job summary
***Come and join us at CAMHS in Manchester! ****
Based at Prestwich Hospital, at our purpose built children's services.
We have 4 wards based at Junction 17 and The Gardener Unit which comprise of A Male Adolescent Forensic Service, and 2 CAMHS General Acute Units (GAU) and a Transition Ward for 18-26 year olds.
We are passionate about our staff and the care which we provide to our young people.
Development and training opportunities are available within our service.
Main duties of the job
To be a role model, promote good nursing practice, providing supervision, support, direction and leadership on a shift-to-shift basis to junior colleagues.
In line with the philosophy of CAMHS, our Deputy Ward Managers are responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for the children and youg people that we support.
Under the direction of the Ward Manager, they effectively co-ordinate the running of the clinical area, supporting nursing staff and multi-disciplinary team members to provide a quality service.
To participate in the role of Top Site Duty Manager.
To deputise for the Ward Manager in their absence
We offer a great working environment, supportive managers, great teams and an attractive range of benefits.
Our people are passionate, patient focused, positive individuals, who are committed to working together to help people live well.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Be responsible for ensuring high standards of nursing care are achieved and maintained.
- All clinical/patient care responsibilities
- Ensuring that all documentation relating to patient care, including Risk assessment is updated on a regular basis and is accessible to all members of the clinical team.
- Act as a professional role model at all times.
- Work within the spirit of the Mental Health Act and ensure that other members of staff work within the requirements of the Act.
- Be an active member of the Multidisciplinary Team.
- Be positively motivated in problem solving tasks.
- Ensure high standards of safety are maintained for staff, patients and visitors.
- Represent the service at Specialist Services Network meetings as required.
- Be actively involved in the training and development of others.
- Assist in the recruitment and selection of staff.
We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, wed love to hear from you.
Please contact Denise Gleave, Recruitment & Retention Advisor 0161 358 1448 or email denise.gleave@gmmh.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Be responsible for ensuring high standards of nursing care are achieved and maintained.
- All clinical/patient care responsibilities
- Ensuring that all documentation relating to patient care, including Risk assessment is updated on a regular basis and is accessible to all members of the clinical team.
- Act as a professional role model at all times.
- Work within the spirit of the Mental Health Act and ensure that other members of staff work within the requirements of the Act.
- Be an active member of the Multidisciplinary Team.
- Be positively motivated in problem solving tasks.
- Ensure high standards of safety are maintained for staff, patients and visitors.
- Represent the service at Specialist Services Network meetings as required.
- Be actively involved in the training and development of others.
- Assist in the recruitment and selection of staff.
We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, wed love to hear from you.
Please contact Denise Gleave, Recruitment & Retention Advisor 0161 358 1448 or email denise.gleave@gmmh.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Post qualifying experience
Desirable
- oKnowledge of evidence based interventions for common mental health and emotional problems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Post qualifying experience
Desirable
- oKnowledge of evidence based interventions for common mental health and emotional problems
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).
