Job overview
The successful applicants will assist in the overall delivery of care to patients within the Primary Care department of Barton Moss Secure children’s services. You will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The post holder will at all times comply with the NMC Code of Conduct, relevant legislation policies and procedures.
The post holder will be required to work 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday, but flexible working may be required to meet service need. In addition there is an on call rota for new admissions - Saturday and Sunday (9am - 5pm).
This will also include some occasional cover for Marydale SCH as part of the joint healthcare contract.
Main duties of the job
To provide a Primary Healthcare provision to the young persons in the Secure Childrens Estate. This will involve screening of primary health needs, assessments, working closely with the visiting GP, liaising with the residential team whom look after the young people 24/7.
The post holder will work closely with all members of the MDT in Healthcare, developing interventions for the young people during their stay in the Homes.
You must have been in the UK for 12 months prior to applying for this post and be able to provide a 6 year address history to be able to complete the relevant clearance.
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 addiction 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
1. Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
2. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
3. Excellent pension
4. Cycle to work scheme
5. Salary sacrifice car scheme
6. Wellbeing programme
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
7. Must be registered with the NMC
Experience
Essential criteria
8. A knowledge of working with young people
Desirable criteria
9. Working within a CAMHS team
Post Registration Development
Essential criteria
10. Evidence of post registration development
Desirable criteria
11. Evidence of additional study after registration
Skills and Abilitiess
Essential criteria
12. Post holder able to provide packages of care to young people in liaison with the MDT.
13. The post holder must be able to engage with the young people to ensure effective monitoring of risk/mental health and recognise early warning signs of relapse.
14. Is able to work independently, monitoring own caseload.
Desirable criteria
15. Has been involved in the development and implementation of change within a service.
Other Requirments
Essential criteria
16. The post holder will be required to travel between units so having the means and skills to do this is essential.
Qualification
Essential criteria
17. Must have a degree/diploma in Nursing
The Trust mandates all post holders who require a DBS for their role to subscribe to the DBS Update Service. You will be required to enrol for this service for a fee of £16 per year and maintain registration throughout your employment with GMMH.
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.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) when writing job applications
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We have added a disclaimer to our application process advising that the use of AI is monitored. GMMH reserves the right to follow up with a candidate at the interview on specific responses and those examples used in the supporting statement to explore it further.
Sponsorship
We are proud to be an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Please be aware that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible roles and salary requirements on the UK Government’s website – click .
If you are offered a role with us and you require sponsorship, we will check your eligibility in line with the information on the above website. Your offer of employment could be withdrawn if the role is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not otherwise able to evidence your right to work in the UK.
The Home Office introduces new changes from 09/04/2025 that impact the health and care sector, you may wish to familiarise with it.
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.