Job summary
We have opportunities for qualified Mental Health Nurses with an interest in working with Older Adults at Maple Ward, North Manchester General Hospital and Cavendish Ward, Wythenshawe Hospital. We would also welcome applications from students that are currently studying towards their qualification.
Maple ward is a female, 20 bedded later life ward based at Park House, North Manchester General Hospital. Cavendish Wardis a male, 20 bedded Later Life ward based at Laureate House, Wythenshawe Hospital.We care for both functional and organic patients, and also patients with complex physical health care needs. This makes it an ideal first post for preceptors who have an interest in physical health.
Main duties of the job
Your role will be to co-ordinate the smooth running of the ward, and to maintain and develop quality, person-centred care.
You will be required to complete assessment of individual patient needs, plan, implement and evaluate plans of care which will maximise an individual's potential.
A range of skills are needed; both in general mental health nursing, and also nursing patients with dementia.
This patient group & their carer's respond well to warm, caring & enthusiastic staff, making work a rewarding & fulfilling experience. It is therefore essential you have excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for being a Nurse.
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
In line with the philosophy of the ward/unit the post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for the identified clients, acting as Primary Nurse for service users with complex and challenging needs within the service.
- The postholder will deliver interventions on an individual basis, providing effective evidence based care to service users. Communication and liaison with a number of disciplines is essential to promote effective delivery of a comprehensive care package to meet service users needs.
- The postholder will provide support and direction to junior team members and assist in the smooth coordination and running of the ward.
- With the service user, assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual care plans within the clinical areas philosophy/approach, as Primary Nurse for an identified caseload to the standards expected within the ward.
- As a part of the multi-disciplinary clinical team, participate in clinical and CPA reviews, completing all relevant documentation to the agreed standard.
- To ensure all clinical activity is recorded fully and in a timely manner, ensuring information being shared with relevant stakeholders.
- To engage effectively with service users, can empathise and has insight into patient's perceptions and is able to negotiate unambiguous boundaries in relationships.
- To complete all required documentation associated with the role of Primary Nurse, ensuring review timeframes are met.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In line with the philosophy of the ward/unit the post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for the identified clients, acting as Primary Nurse for service users with complex and challenging needs within the service.
- The postholder will deliver interventions on an individual basis, providing effective evidence based care to service users. Communication and liaison with a number of disciplines is essential to promote effective delivery of a comprehensive care package to meet service users needs.
- The postholder will provide support and direction to junior team members and assist in the smooth coordination and running of the ward.
- With the service user, assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual care plans within the clinical areas philosophy/approach, as Primary Nurse for an identified caseload to the standards expected within the ward.
- As a part of the multi-disciplinary clinical team, participate in clinical and CPA reviews, completing all relevant documentation to the agreed standard.
- To ensure all clinical activity is recorded fully and in a timely manner, ensuring information being shared with relevant stakeholders.
- To engage effectively with service users, can empathise and has insight into patient's perceptions and is able to negotiate unambiguous boundaries in relationships.
- To complete all required documentation associated with the role of Primary Nurse, ensuring review timeframes are met.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Nurse or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Have recent experience of working within and supporting staff to deliver care to patients who have challenging needs in order to demonstrate the required understanding of risk management.
- Have recent experience of working proactively within a multi disciplinary team.
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence based care for the patient group.
Skills
Essential
- Be able to engage with service users effectively to ensure monitoring of risk and mental health including identification of recognised early warning signs.
- Be able to reflect honestly on and develop own skills and abilities to best meet the needs of the service user population
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Nurse or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Have recent experience of working within and supporting staff to deliver care to patients who have challenging needs in order to demonstrate the required understanding of risk management.
- Have recent experience of working proactively within a multi disciplinary team.
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence based care for the patient group.
Skills
Essential
- Be able to engage with service users effectively to ensure monitoring of risk and mental health including identification of recognised early warning signs.
- Be able to reflect honestly on and develop own skills and abilities to best meet the needs of the service user population
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
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).
