Job summary
This is a permanent Band 6 Registered Mental Health nurse position. You will be responsible for contributing to the provision of a high-quality mental health service for young people across two Secure Children's Homes (SCHs), within the Health and Justice Directorate. The role will be predominantly based at Marydale lodge, In St Helens, but there will be the occasion where cover will have to be provided at Barton Moss SCH in Salford (very close to the Trafford Centre - Milage and expenses paid for travel).
Marydale Lodge is a 14 bedded secure residential service for young men and women under the age of 18, who will arrive under a legal care and welfare order which hands responsibility to Nugent care for all aspects of their residential care. GMMH are the healthcare provider into the service, who are responsible for all aspects of their healthcare needs, and as such you will work closely as part of a multi disciplinary clinical team .
This role is an exciting and diverse role which will involve managing a caseload of complex young people, and liaising with a number of different agencies within the secure centre, and externally. The role will include all aspect of care and management for the young person, in accordance with the national service specification for young people in secure care.
Main duties of the job
As part of this role you will be working for Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, and you will be working with highly specialist Secure Children's services. Marydale Lodge and Barton Moss are a healthcare contract from NHS England, and both of the services won the 'Clinical Team of the Year' Award - at the Celebrating Success awards for GMMH in 2022-2023.
To work within a multi-disciplinary Healthcare team as a registered mental health nurse, providing a package of individualised care for young people in the Secure Childrens Homes.
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
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
- A knowledge of working with young people
Essential
Essential
- Evidence of post registration development
Essential
Essential
- Evidence of post registration development
Essential
Essential
- Post holder able to provide packages of care to young people in liaison with the MDT.
Essential
Essential
- The post holder will be required to travel between units so having the means and skills to do this is essential.
Desirable
Desirable
- Working with young people
Desirable
Desirable
- Evidence of additional study after registration, eg Cognitive Behavioural Therapy qualification, Motivational Interviewing
Desirable
Desirable
- Working within a CAMHS team
Desirable
Desirable
- Evidence of additional study after registration
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
- A knowledge of working with young people
Essential
Essential
- Evidence of post registration development
Essential
Essential
- Evidence of post registration development
Essential
Essential
- Post holder able to provide packages of care to young people in liaison with the MDT.
Essential
Essential
- The post holder will be required to travel between units so having the means and skills to do this is essential.
Desirable
Desirable
- Working with young people
Desirable
Desirable
- Evidence of additional study after registration, eg Cognitive Behavioural Therapy qualification, Motivational Interviewing
Desirable
Desirable
- Working within a CAMHS team
Desirable
Desirable
- Evidence of additional study after registration
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).
