Job summary
We have exciting opportunities for enthusiastic qualified Mental Health Nurses with a passion for working with Older Adults.
You would be joining a well established team, with a small number of current vacancies.
We would also welcome applications from students that are currently studying towards their qualification
Woodlands Hospital is an Older Adults Mental health In-patient Unit within Greater Manchester Mental Health Foundation Trust, based in Little Hulton in the Salford division.
There are 3 wards with a total of 50 inpatient beds. We care for older adults with functional mental health needs and people of various ages with an organic diagnosis.
We are looking for nurses who are warm, caring & passionate about improving the quality of care for this client group. In return we will make your work a rewarding & fulfilling experience.
We are holding a recruitment event onSaturday 9th Marchat Woodlands, interviews will take place on the day.
Main duties of the job
The Unit liaises with Bolton & Salford CMHT plus very experienced & enthusiastic Consultant Psychiatrists. The unit has other professionals on site & in post including: OTs, Speech & Language, Physiotherapists, RGNs working within the physical health team, Dietitians, Psychology plus an admission & discharge coordinator.
We offer experience & learning to student nurse plus medical staff at various stages of development.
Qualified nurses who want to work within a close knit & nurturing team whilst continuing to develop their practices are encouraged to consider application.
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
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Degree in mental health nursing or equivalent.
- Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working in a mental health inpatient setting
- Exprience of MDT working
Desirable
- Post preceptorship experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Keen interest in inpatient nursing/older adults sevices
Desirable
- experince in older adults servics
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Degree in mental health nursing or equivalent.
- Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working in a mental health inpatient setting
- Exprience of MDT working
Desirable
- Post preceptorship experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Keen interest in inpatient nursing/older adults sevices
Desirable
- experince in older adults servics
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).
