Rated Good in their most recent CQC report, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) provides inpatient and community-based mental health care for Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford and Wigan. The Trust also provides a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services for patients from Greater Manchester and beyond. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city, Greater Manchester has something for everyone.
Why might this job interest you?
This position allows nurses to deliver crucial mental health support and interventions directly within the community, positively influencing patients' lives. The flexibility inherent in a bank role means nurses can tailor their schedules to fit personal commitments, promoting a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, the diverse community settings offer rich opportunities for skill enhancement, professional autonomy, and engaging with individuals from various backgrounds. The ability to provide compassionate, patient-centred care on a flexible schedule makes this role both professionally rewarding and personally accommodating.
Main duties of the job
Providing robust assessment of patients by telephone or face-to-face who have been referred due to presenting with mental health difficulties.
Identifying appropriate care pathways and ensuring the least restrictive option to meet the needs of the patient and ensuring their wellbeing.
Signposting to appropriate care providers including primary and tertiary care.
Raising concerns to senior staff for support and management.
Completing documentation and planning care for patients.
Presenting cases to Multi-Disciplinary Team for discussion around care pathway.
Liaison with colleagues nursing, occupational therapy, medics, psychology and admin.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Community Psychiatric Nurse
Trust info
Rated Good in their most recent CQC report, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust -GMMH provides inpatient and community-based mental health care for Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford and Wigan. The Trust also provides a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services for patients from Greater Manchester and beyond. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city, Greater Manchester has something for everyone.
Why might this job interest you?
This position allows nurses to deliver crucial mental health support and interventions directly within the community, positively influencing patients' lives. The flexibility inherent in a bank role means nurses can tailor their schedules to fit personal commitments, promoting a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, the diverse community settings offer rich opportunities for skill enhancement, professional autonomy, and engaging with individuals from various backgrounds. The ability to provide compassionate, patient-centred care on a flexible schedule makes this role both professionally rewarding and personally accommodating.
What you can add:
Providing robust assessment of patients by telephone or face-to-face who have been referred due to presenting with mental health difficulties.
Identifying appropriate care pathways and ensuring the least restrictive option to meet the needs of the patient and ensuring their wellbeing.
Signposting to appropriate care providers including primary and tertiary care.
Raising concerns to senior staff for support and management.
Completing documentation and planning care for patients.
Presenting cases to Multi-Disciplinary Team for discussion around care pathway.
Liaison with colleagues nursing, occupational therapy, medics, psychology and admin.
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
What you'll need:
A minimum of 6 months paid experience as a Community Psychiatric Nurse in an UK hospital environment within the last 3 years
Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices
*Full UK driving licence and own vehicle.
*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
The benefits we can offer you in return:
Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
Weekly payto give you access to your wages more quickly.
Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
Our team is always happy to help- access our support line any time.
Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
Training and development opportunitiesvia the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
Explore different wards,keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
Being part of the NHSP Communitymeans youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.
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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.
Person Specification
Experience
* A minimum of six months paid experience as a Community Psychiatric Nurse in an UK hospital environment within the last three years
Qualifications
* NMC registered
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.
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