Job summary
Based at Prestwich Hospital, at our purpose built and newly renovated children's services.
We have 3 wards based at Junction 17 and The Gardener Unit which comprise of A Male Adolescent Forensic Service, and 2 CAMHS General Acute Units (GAU) .
We are passionate about our staff and the care which we provide to our young people.
Development and training opportunities are available within our service.
We welcome preceptorship nurses and provide additional and bespoke support during the preceptorship period to enable you to develop the required skills, knowledge and competencies needed to succeed and feel confident in the role as Nurse in Charge and Primary Nurse on a ward.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have previous experience as a ward based team leader and have experience in working with complex client groups.The post holder will carry continuous responsibility for the management of the Ward setting which includes: the assessment, development and implementation and evaluation of care programmes and the development of standards of care. The line management and development of junior staff and providing the highest quality of care within the allocated budget.The post holder will work in a professional collaborative manner with the Multi-Disciplinary Team acknowledging the unique contribution of each member to enable service users to move forward through the care pathways within the service.
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.
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 the job description for further information.
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 job description for further information.
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
qualification
Essential
- RMN registration
- Degree or an equivalent portfolio
- Evidence of post-graduate training and continued professional development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading a team
- Experience of leading change and developing
- Understanding of Budget Management
- Evidence of working within a challenging environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in forensic mental health
- Experience of working with female service users with complex needs
knowledge
Essential
- Possess excellent negotiation and leadership skills.
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Understanding of Government policy in relation to secure services
- Knowledge of clinical risk and Health & Safety management
- Ability to effect and manage change
- Demonstrate a good knowledge of professional codes of Conduct and Staffs' responsibility to identify gaps in their knowledge base.
attitude and abilities
Essential
- Ability to lead, empower and motivate others to
- Excellent communicator, both orally and written
- Ability to contribute to developing nursing excellence within the ward / team area.
- Effective people management skills
- Ability to write concise, informative reports
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self motivated, robust and resilient
- Good organizational/time management skills
- oAbility to contribute to developing nursing excellence within the ward / team area.
- Effective people management skills
- Ability to write concise, informative reports
Person Specification
qualification
Essential
- RMN registration
- Degree or an equivalent portfolio
- Evidence of post-graduate training and continued professional development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading a team
- Experience of leading change and developing
- Understanding of Budget Management
- Evidence of working within a challenging environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in forensic mental health
- Experience of working with female service users with complex needs
knowledge
Essential
- Possess excellent negotiation and leadership skills.
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Understanding of Government policy in relation to secure services
- Knowledge of clinical risk and Health & Safety management
- Ability to effect and manage change
- Demonstrate a good knowledge of professional codes of Conduct and Staffs' responsibility to identify gaps in their knowledge base.
attitude and abilities
Essential
- Ability to lead, empower and motivate others to
- Excellent communicator, both orally and written
- Ability to contribute to developing nursing excellence within the ward / team area.
- Effective people management skills
- Ability to write concise, informative reports
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self motivated, robust and resilient
- Good organizational/time management skills
- oAbility to contribute to developing nursing excellence within the ward / team area.
- Effective people management skills
- Ability to write concise, informative reports
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).
