Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a band 6 Mental Health Nurse to join the South Manchester Early Intervention In Psychosis Team Based at Chorlton House . We work with individuals between the age of 14-65 years with a First Episode Psychosis.
We are a very welcoming , dedicated and experienced team . We offer a range of psychological therapies/ psychosocial interventions and have a comprehensive training programme across the directorate. We have an in house continuous professional Development training programme, provided by The Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Psychologist. We work closely with service users and families, offering both therapy and family interventions. We value service user involvement and encourage participation in service development.
Main duties of the job
We require a highly motivated and committed individual with a genuine passion for providing evidence based recovery interventions to people experiencing a first episode Psychosis.
The Post Holder will aim to reduce the impact of psychosis and ensure that the individual remains actively involved in life with a focus on living an ordinary life and to achieve personal recovery.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members 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
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
- 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
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
- 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
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- Core professional Qualification i.e nursing, social work, occupational therapy
- Evidence of continued professional development
- nurse registrants : completion of preceptorship
Desirable
- Nurse Mentorship/Practice Educator
Experience
Essential
- The Post Holder should have post registration clinical experience.
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Full understanding of The Care Programme Approach and Mental Health Act 1983, including the needs and rights of carers.
- Good knowledge and application of risk management
- Good knowledge and application of Adult Safeguarding Procedures
- Proven knowledge of looking after social and health care needs of adults suffering organic and functional mental illness.
Desirable
- Ability to conduct first line assessments for individuals newly referred into the service, utilising a biopsychosocial framework
- Experience of working with children and adolescents with a mental illness
- Experience of working with individuals with Psychosis
- knowledge and application of The Mental Capacity Act
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- Core professional Qualification i.e nursing, social work, occupational therapy
- Evidence of continued professional development
- nurse registrants : completion of preceptorship
Desirable
- Nurse Mentorship/Practice Educator
Experience
Essential
- The Post Holder should have post registration clinical experience.
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Full understanding of The Care Programme Approach and Mental Health Act 1983, including the needs and rights of carers.
- Good knowledge and application of risk management
- Good knowledge and application of Adult Safeguarding Procedures
- Proven knowledge of looking after social and health care needs of adults suffering organic and functional mental illness.
Desirable
- Ability to conduct first line assessments for individuals newly referred into the service, utilising a biopsychosocial framework
- Experience of working with children and adolescents with a mental illness
- Experience of working with individuals with Psychosis
- knowledge and application of The Mental Capacity Act
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).
