Job overview
Do you enjoy working in a compassionate environment, want to learn and develop new skills, enjoy working with a variety of service users, all with very different needs and work with people in crisis to help them with their recovery, then this job is for you!
An opportunity has arisen for a band 5 Staff Nurse to join our team at Prospect Place! Prospect Place is a 45-bed unit that opened in 2011 and is based on the site of Birch Hill Hospital in Rochdale.
The unit is for men aged 18 to 65 years, who have a diagnosed psychiatric disorder, for example schizophrenia, and have been detained under the Mental Health Act. Alcohol and drug misuse are often a part of the problems faced by patients. A secure setting may be required to help address challenges around the patient's view of their illness and the vulnerabilities and risks to themselves and others that may result from this.
You will be an integral part of the team providing direct care to patients with a variety of mental health problems. To act as the named nurse with responsibility for the overall care of an identified group of patients. To regularly act as shift co-ordinator ensuring the smooth running of the clinical area and best utilisation of resources available, with support from senior staff
Main duties of the job
You will be involved in providing a high level of safe and effective care. Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, adhere to all Trust policies, procedures and guidelines, and liaise with the multidisciplinary team Provide mentorship to others
Working for our organisation
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is a well established mental health Trust. Our headquarters are based in Ashton-Under-Lyne. The Trust offers a generous annual leave allowance that does increase along with time in service. The Trust supports staff via regular supervision in your work base and also yearly individual personal development review. The Trust provides a staff wellbeing service and access to occupational health.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for keeping professionally updated in accordance
with Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements and for participating in clinical
reflection through clinical supervision.
The postholder will be accountable for their behaviour on duty and will be
responsible for reporting anything untoward to a senior member of staff.
Act as named nurse/key worker for an identified group of clients ensuring the
assessment, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
Devise care plans for clients and undertake clients’ activities as appropriate
ensuring a high standard of care.
Ensure all appropriate clients and ward records are maintained to the required
standard.
Adhere to appropriate policies, procedures and guidelines.
Liaise with the wider multidisciplinary team to enhance the standard of care
clients receive.
Participate in risk assessments, and work within the framework of the Care
Programme Approach acting as a key worker as required.
Participate in staff induction’s, acting as a preceptor to develop the skills and
knowledge or newly qualified nursing staff.
The post holder will be expected to provide mentorship to others as part of your
role. You will be expected to undertake mentorship training.
Participate in the administration of controlled drugs according to Drug Prescribing
Policy and administer all other medication in accordance with agreed procedures
Please also see JD & PS for further information
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
* First level registered nurse, RMN or RN in Mental Health.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of working within mental health setting.
* Experience of working within Multi-Disciplinary Team.
* Experience of admission and discharge process.
* Experience of working within framework of Care Planning Approach.
Desirable criteria
* Previous experience of working on an acute mental health ward.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* The Mental Health Act 1983 and Code of Practice.
* Legislation relating to discharge and aftercare.
* Care Planning and Management.
Desirable criteria
* Clinical Risk Management.
Skills
Essential criteria
* Evidence Based Practice.
* Communication Skills
* Excellent Inter-personal Skills
* Ability to negotiate constructively
* Care Planning and Management.
Desirable criteria
* Managing Violence and Aggression Skills
* De-escalation of violence and aggression.
* IT Skills
work related circumstances
Essential criteria
* Willingness to learn
* Commitment to caring for mental health patients.
* Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
* Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
* Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
📝 Application support - We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the on our website.
🌍 Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the
📬 After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.
✅ If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email
🔍 Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with. These include:
* Identity verification
* Right to work check
* Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
* Professional registration and/or qualification check
* Occupational health assessment
* Employment history and reference validation
All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references.
If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.
🚀 Once Checks Are Complete -
The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.
📣 Additional Information -
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.
If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.
Please note:
* We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.
* We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as soon as possible.
If you have problems applying, contact
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225 Old Street
225 Old Street
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Telephone
01617163181