Job summary
There are opportunities for an experienced qualified nurse to become Charge Nurse on Cavendish Ward which is the older adults ward based at Laureate House in Wythenshawe HospitalCavendish is a mixed organic and functional ward caring for 20 males predominantly over the age of 65 years.
Main duties of the job
To assist the Ward Manager in providing leadership and operational management to the ward, ensuring the provision of quality nursing care to all service users
The post holder will assess, plan and implement care, and provide specialist nursing advice, and carry out nursing procedures
They will provide clinical and managerial leadership to junior staff, and provide supervision to junior staff and students
To support the Ward Manager in the implementation and sustainment of quality improvement projects on the ward
To act as a positive role model to the team, demonstrating the core values of Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust
To provide 24 hour senior nurse input to the unit and liaise with other agencies to support this duty
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
See attached detailed 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
See attached detailed 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
Qulaifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse in Mental Health
- Holds current NMC registration
Desirable
- Mentor/supervision trained
- Conflict Resolution experience
- Experience in managing safe staffing
Experience
Essential
- Post preceptor experience within an equivalent setting
- Experience in inpatient mental health
Desirable
- Experience in managing staff
- Experience in providing unit support
- Experience in implementing change
Person Specification
Qulaifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse in Mental Health
- Holds current NMC registration
Desirable
- Mentor/supervision trained
- Conflict Resolution experience
- Experience in managing safe staffing
Experience
Essential
- Post preceptor experience within an equivalent setting
- Experience in inpatient mental health
Desirable
- Experience in managing staff
- Experience in providing unit support
- Experience in implementing change
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Cavendish Ward, Laureate House
Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road
Wythenshawe, Manchester
M23 9LT
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
