Job summary
To support individuals referred to secondary mental health services for assessment or ongoing care. To demonstrate the Trust values of inspiring hope, working together, to be caring and compassionate, to value and respect others/ourselves and to be open and honest.
As a Registered Mental Health Nurse you will demonstrate and live the NMC values as identified in the relevant Code of Practice.
Main duties of the job
Your post will include working with individuals using evidence-based interventions to promote their independence and recovery whilst maintaining high quality clinical documentation.
This includes respecting individuality, values, cultures and religious diversity of clients and colleagues and thus contributing to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
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
- Pay Enhancements
- 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
- Pay Enhancements
- 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
Shortlisting
Essential
- Professional Qualification RMN
- Registered with the NMC
JD/PS
Essential
- Professional Qualification RMN
- Registered with the NMC
- Have experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- The post holder should have sound knowledge of: Mental Capacity Act (2005), Working knowledge of Care Act (2014), Mental Health Act (1983), Human Rights Act (1998)
- Communication skills that enable relationship building, trust and engagement
- Ability to travel across a geographical area within the CMHT footprint to visit service users in their homes or in other community basis.
Desirable
- Practice Educator
- Non-Medical Prescriber
- Completing s42 enquiries
- Completing Mental Capacity Act assessments
- Ability to write reports to a standard expected within investigations including Untoward incidents, mental health tribunals or a court setting.
- Supporting carers
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- Professional Qualification RMN
- Registered with the NMC
JD/PS
Essential
- Professional Qualification RMN
- Registered with the NMC
- Have experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- The post holder should have sound knowledge of: Mental Capacity Act (2005), Working knowledge of Care Act (2014), Mental Health Act (1983), Human Rights Act (1998)
- Communication skills that enable relationship building, trust and engagement
- Ability to travel across a geographical area within the CMHT footprint to visit service users in their homes or in other community basis.
Desirable
- Practice Educator
- Non-Medical Prescriber
- Completing s42 enquiries
- Completing Mental Capacity Act assessments
- Ability to write reports to a standard expected within investigations including Untoward incidents, mental health tribunals or a court setting.
- Supporting carers
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).
