Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Community Psychiatric Nurse to join Prescott House CMHT Salford, a fast paced well performing CMHT within the Salford division. Salford Community Mental Health Services are a committed integrated service that strive to provide quality recovery based support to people with severe and enduring mental health related difficulties .
As a band 5 nurse you will have a key role in supporting the mental and physical health agenda within the team. As a Community Psychiatric Nurse working in the service you will be required to have knowledge and understanding of the CPA process.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include the organisation and delivery of depot , lithium and Clozapine clinics. Having oversight of the physical health agenda and have a defined caseload and work within the recovery model using a wide range of evidence based holistic assessments and interventions.
You will hold a caseload of non complex service users, including those treated with depot medication, clozapine and lithium.
Prescott House is keen to support the development of all nurses , encouraging career progression within the team and being fully supportive of preceptorship nurses .
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 provide skilled mental health nursing care to service users.
- To manage a caseload of service users with mental health problems.
- To assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care under supervision of the Senior Practitioner for Nursing.
- To act as care coordinator within the CPA framework thereby meeting the needs of service users and carers.
- Undertake risk assessment and management of individuals presenting at risk of vulnerability, self-harm or risk of physical, sexual, emotional harm to others.
- Be expected to undertake assessments, in line with Mental Capacity Act 2007, Safeguarding Adults and Mental health Act
- Undertake Mental Health Nursing Assessments as requested i.e. Local Authority Panel requests, Salford PCT Continuing Care assessments.
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
- To provide skilled mental health nursing care to service users.
- To manage a caseload of service users with mental health problems.
- To assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care under supervision of the Senior Practitioner for Nursing.
- To act as care coordinator within the CPA framework thereby meeting the needs of service users and carers.
- Undertake risk assessment and management of individuals presenting at risk of vulnerability, self-harm or risk of physical, sexual, emotional harm to others.
- Be expected to undertake assessments, in line with Mental Capacity Act 2007, Safeguarding Adults and Mental health Act
- Undertake Mental Health Nursing Assessments as requested i.e. Local Authority Panel requests, Salford PCT Continuing Care assessments.
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
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with service users with mental health difficulties
Desirable
- Experience working in MDT / Community setting
- Previous experience adult mental health
Knowledge
Essential
- Continued professional development
Desirable
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with service users with mental health difficulties
Desirable
- Experience working in MDT / Community setting
- Previous experience adult mental health
Knowledge
Essential
- Continued professional development
Desirable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Salford Division Prescott House CMHT
Prescott Street Little Hulton
Salford
M28 0ZA
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
