Support Worker - Safer Staffing

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to become a healthcare support worker at the Moorside Unit in Trafford. We have 5 wards, a male acute, a female acute, a male PICU and two later life wards.

The post holder will responsible for implementing programs of care with clients, under the direction and supervision of registered nursing staff. The post holder will also participate in ward service development.

THE ROLE WILL INVOLVE WORKING OVER 7 DAYS VARIOUS SHIFT PATTERNS

Main duties of the job

To implement individual programs of care with clients, under the direction and supervision of registered nursing staff

To assist in the maintenance of a safe and therapeutic environment for clients and staff.

To assist with the maintenance of effective communication systems with client, carers and other members of the multi-agency team.

To work within agreed standards, policies and procedures.

To participate in ward and service development.

To undertake any other duties associated with the post, as required.

To participate in internal rotation.

To participate in PMVA as required.

To report immediately any complaints, incidents and other untoward occurrences to the senior trained nurse without delay

To be efficient in the use of all supplies issued to the ward and highlight deficiencies to the nurse in charge.

To participate in appropriate identified training events.

To assist in the maintenance of effective systems of communication within the ward, receiving and reporting any changes, however minor affecting patient care or running of the ward, to the nurse in charge.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Moorside

Trafford

M41 5SL

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Moorside

Trafford

M41 5SL

Employer's website

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

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