Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Priestners Unit-8 bedded female Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit. Priestner's Unit is one of five wards at our state of the art, purpose built Atherleigh Park Hospital in Leigh. Priestner's Unit is a female unit providing support to female adults of working age experiencing severe mental health illness. Priestner's Unit provides assessment, treatment and support to service users within the GM footprint who may be experiencing severe mental health difficulties for a range of illnesses such as schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder and depression and anxiety. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate individuals who have a positive attitude towards mental health and promoting recovery, have an understanding of positive behavioural support, are committed to delivering person centred and trauma informed care and want to support working age adults in their recovery.
Responsibilities
* Uphold the values of the ward promoting openness, transparency and learning
* Supervision of junior staff
* Enthusiastic mentor to new staff, newly qualified nurses and junior staff
* Oversee certain areas of clinical expertise such as medication management and physical health provision on the ward
* Support the Ward Manager with HR tasks such as return to works and sickness monitoring
* Accurate and timely clinical documentation
* Manage shifts as a nurse in charge
* Conduct thorough assessments of risks and risk management plans to support incidents on the ward
Requirements / Qualities
We are looking for an individual who is resilient, driven and passionate to provide high quality nursing care to our patients, while supporting the leadership within Atherleigh Park.
About Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust
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.
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