Job overview
Cavendish Ward is a male, 20 bedded Later Life ward based at Wythenshawe Hospital in South Manchester caring for patients with Functional and Organic Illnesses. Our patients have complex needs, and we are determined to provide the most holistic care we can for our patients, and to hopefully make their experience a more enjoyable one.
If so we are looking for highly motivated, experienced nurses, with a passion for working with Older Adults with Mental Health Issues. As the ideal candidate for this post, you would be a committed and highly competent Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) looking for a new challenge and seeking an opportunity to make a real difference to patients and carers. You must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure on a busy, inpatient ward.
As a later life ward, we have a keen interest in physical health, and so the successful candidate would need to be enthusiastic and experienced. They would need to be a good role model and have strong leadership skills and be focused in how to further assist the team to develop.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will take charge of the shifts on a rotational basis, act as a primary nurse to service users and their carers, as well as being responsible for the establishment and maintenance of effective communication with all relevant personnel who contribute to the care of the service user both internal and external to the Trust.
The post holder will, in collaboration with the ward manager, ensure continuous clinical and professional development for ward staff through on the job coaching, mentoring, audit, regular supervision, and ward based training of less experienced staff.
The post holder will deputise for the ward manager as required and promote multi-disciplinary team working whilst leading predominantly on nursing issues and leadership.
The post holder will be expected to act into duty manager role occasionally in a supporting role to staff across Laureate House
All staff working within our Trust should adopt our values.
All staff have a responsibility to contribute to high standards of care, they need to:
1. Be a quality inspector, and reporting everything, especially where you need help to put it right.
2. Take a pro-active role in identifying risks and acting on the results to resolve problems at source.
3. Take part in risk management practices, both clinical and non-clinical in line with the Trust Risk Management Strategy to help reduce risks to the safety of patients.
Working for our organisation
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
4. Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
5. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
6. Excellent pension
7. Cycle to work scheme
8. Salary sacrifice car scheme
9. Wellbeing programme
10. Blue Light Card Discounts
Person specification
Shortlisting
Essential criteria
11. RMN Professional Qualification
Essentail
Essential criteria
12. RMN Professional Qualification
13. Preparation for Assessor/Mentorship or willingness to work towards
14. Proven experience at Band 5 (or equivalent) within the same specialty with evidence of ongoing development or evidence of Continuing Professional Development
15. Substantial post-qualification experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental illness
16. Evidence of applied understanding of the needs of clients and complex presentations in Mental Health in-patient care (within specific speciality)
17. Demonstrable evidence of knowledge of clinical risk assessment
18. Demonstrable evidence of knowledge of NMC Standards and Code of Conduct
19. Demonstrable evidence of knowledge of change management processes in the leadership and support of large groups of staff
20. Able to demonstrate knowledge of best clinical practices relevant to the area
21. Knowledge of the role and function of other organisations who provide services to clients with mental health problems
22. Ability to demonstrate sound clinical leadership skills in a large multi-disciplinary team
23. Be able to implement the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy into work settings
24. Ability to translate clinical risk into care plans
25. Demonstrable evidence of excellent written/verbal communication skills
26. Ability to present ideas with clarity and in a persuasive and influential style
27. Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively with other agencies at a variety of levels
28. Demonstrable ability to provide situational management to staff and deal with conflict
29. Evidence of ability to provide focused support to staff
30. Demonstrably ability to maintain morale and leadership in an uncertain and changing environment
31. Reliable, and committed to developing client care and nursing
32. Full commitment to equal opportunities
33. Demonstrable evidence of flexible approach, able to recognise signs of stress in self and others and take appropriate action
34. Ability to effectively manage applied clinical work and the development of nursing practice
35. Ability to gain the trust, confidence and respect of clients, carers, and staff of a variety of levels and disciplines
36. To participate in the development of a culture which actively promotes the involvement of service users and carers
Desirable criteria
37. Post registration clinical qualification in Mental Health eg. Acute Care, Post Registration Specialist training in
38. Professional development in Physical Health interventions
39. Previous experience of providing Clinical Supervision
40. Personal development related to clinical area/care group
41. Experience of managing staff and other professionals
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.
The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we’d love to hear from you.
Sponsorship will be offered for eligible roles that meet the salary requirements. Please review guidance from the UK Government. Please note, most health and care jobs must have a salary of at least £23,300, and other eligible jobs may require have a salary of £38,700 or higher, depending on your individual circumstances.
Do you have experience outside the NHS?
We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience, to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities.
We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment.