Job summary
Cromwell House, a well achieving, busy CMHT in Salford is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated Senior Practitioner for Nursing.
We are looking for a Band 7 RMN who has a passion for adult mental health and has good organisation, communication and leadership skills and can clinically lead their team of professionals in meeting the needs of service users with acute and complex mental health needs.
Community Services are becoming fast paced and rapidly changing to support the community transformation strategies, you will therefore need to demonstrate resilience in the ability to adapt to the changing landscape and opportunities as the service develops.
You will have RMN qualification and a valid current registration, with experience of identifying physical health needs and will have experience of working with adults with mental health difficulties. Leadership experience is desirable. With support from the CMHT manager you will provide managerial and clinical leadership support to enable the delivery of key challenges and monitor the work of the team
In return we offer regular clinical supervision, and excellent professional developmental opportunities within a supportive and friendly environment.
Main duties of the job
To undertake and record comprehensive risk assessment, and implement evidence based therapeutic interventions based on the recovery model and personalisation agenda.
To take responsibility for managing a ring-fenced caseload of service users, with complex mental health needs.
To provide line management supervision to community nurses, to assit in learning and development.
To undertake local audits and reviews in line with national/local standards and service developments as required.
Ensure systems are in place for, Duty, triage and assessment, Allocation, transfer and discharge / closure of case responsibility, depot, clozapine and lithium clinics
Participate in bronze on-call management rotas as required.
Act up for the Team Manager as required.
To lead on Team Management Reviews and take responsibility for implementing action recommendations arising.
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
- To carry a protected complex caseload, with a focus on both mental and physical health , delivering evidence based interventions.
- Offer clinical & line management supervision and management
- Facilitate the training and development of staff and the service
- Facilitate the transition of community services in line with Community Transformation strategies.
- Support and identify carers, needs and service development
- Ensure standards are met and there is a focus on quality care delivery.
- Undertake audits, investigations, complaints and reviews
- Manage and monitor medication systems, clinics and treatment in line with Trust and National guidance and policies.
- To participate in the bronze on call/site rota
- Contribute to the activity of the management team, deputizing for the Team Manager as necessary
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To carry a protected complex caseload, with a focus on both mental and physical health , delivering evidence based interventions.
- Offer clinical & line management supervision and management
- Facilitate the training and development of staff and the service
- Facilitate the transition of community services in line with Community Transformation strategies.
- Support and identify carers, needs and service development
- Ensure standards are met and there is a focus on quality care delivery.
- Undertake audits, investigations, complaints and reviews
- Manage and monitor medication systems, clinics and treatment in line with Trust and National guidance and policies.
- To participate in the bronze on call/site rota
- Contribute to the activity of the management team, deputizing for the Team Manager as necessary
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered health professional holding valid registration with appropriate professional body
- Evidence of mathematics and english to high standard
Desirable
- oPost registration qualification in a clinically orientated area
Education/qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of post registration specialist training and development.
Desirable
- Batchelor's Degree or evidence of post-registration study such as a Master's degree in a subject relevant to the specialty of health and social care, leadership or specialist practice appropriate to specialty .
- NMP Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a community setting, involved a leadership role
- Detailed knowledge and experience of risk assessment and management within community settings.
- Ability to act as an autonomous practitioner in the community, managing complex situations and set own priorities in a demanding environment.
- Skills in decision making and prioritizing relevant to role.
- Detailed knowledge of best practice, legislation, governance and risk management relevant to post.
- Ability to analyse, evaluate and respond to confidential, highly complex, sensitive and contentious information.
- Ability to analyse and advise on professional and ethical issues.
- Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and to actively participate in quality initiatives.
- Evidence of line management/clinical supervision role
Desirable
- Leadership/management role and responsibilities
Knowledge
Essential
- Use and understanding of national guidelines/policies to guide service delivery
- use and understanding of national and local policy/guidelines for treatment and care
- use and understanding of evidence based interventions for treatment and care
- awareness and commitment to local and national service developments
Desirable
- Experience of presentations to locality, regional/national forums
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered health professional holding valid registration with appropriate professional body
- Evidence of mathematics and english to high standard
Desirable
- oPost registration qualification in a clinically orientated area
Education/qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of post registration specialist training and development.
Desirable
- Batchelor's Degree or evidence of post-registration study such as a Master's degree in a subject relevant to the specialty of health and social care, leadership or specialist practice appropriate to specialty .
- NMP Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a community setting, involved a leadership role
- Detailed knowledge and experience of risk assessment and management within community settings.
- Ability to act as an autonomous practitioner in the community, managing complex situations and set own priorities in a demanding environment.
- Skills in decision making and prioritizing relevant to role.
- Detailed knowledge of best practice, legislation, governance and risk management relevant to post.
- Ability to analyse, evaluate and respond to confidential, highly complex, sensitive and contentious information.
- Ability to analyse and advise on professional and ethical issues.
- Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and to actively participate in quality initiatives.
- Evidence of line management/clinical supervision role
Desirable
- Leadership/management role and responsibilities
Knowledge
Essential
- Use and understanding of national guidelines/policies to guide service delivery
- use and understanding of national and local policy/guidelines for treatment and care
- use and understanding of evidence based interventions for treatment and care
- awareness and commitment to local and national service developments
Desirable
- Experience of presentations to locality, regional/national forums
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).
