Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

STR Worker

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Job summary

Irwell Ward is a 6 bed male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit based at the Moorside Unit in Trafford (In-Patient Services). We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated STR Worker.

You will work within the Therapy team on the Moorside Unit, supported by our Occupational Therapist, based within the ward Clinical Team.

The post holder will need to have an interest and positive attitude to working within mental health settings and be confident in dealing with challenging situations. The post holder should be prepared to pro-actively contribute to delivering therapeutic activity, as part of a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

To work directly with service users to provide Support, and give Time to engage them in their Recovery and promote health and well being in line with their care plan, under the direction of the Line Manager/Senior Practitioner on duty.

You will support the clinical team to provide individual and group activities, based on interests and building skills, to the patient group on Irwell. The STR role also requires active involvement in planning and implementing interventions aimed at reducing restrictive practice and promoting a safe and therapeutic environment.

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

Details

Date posted

31 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

437-5931315

Job locations

Irwell Ward

Moorside Unit, Trafford General Hopsital

Davyhulme

M41 5SL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the 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 the 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

Delivering Groups

Essential

  • Experience of developing and delivering groups

Desirable

  • Knowledge of delivering groups

Understanding of recovery

Essential

  • identifiable knowledge of recovery and mental health

Desirable

  • interview

interview

Essential

  • Experience in inpatient mental health
Person Specification

Delivering Groups

Essential

  • Experience of developing and delivering groups

Desirable

  • Knowledge of delivering groups

Understanding of recovery

Essential

  • identifiable knowledge of recovery and mental health

Desirable

  • interview

interview

Essential

  • Experience in inpatient mental health

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Irwell Ward

Moorside Unit, Trafford General Hopsital

Davyhulme

M41 5SL


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Irwell Ward

Moorside Unit, Trafford General Hopsital

Davyhulme

M41 5SL


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Geneive Colclough

geneive.colclough@gmmh.nhs.uk

01613571396

Details

Date posted

31 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

437-5931315

Job locations

Irwell Ward

Moorside Unit, Trafford General Hopsital

Davyhulme

M41 5SL


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