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Job Description
Main duties of the job
We require a dynamic individual who has an interest and positive attitude to working within an in patient setting. The post holder should be prepared to pro-actively contribute to a ward environment, as part of a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team.
The post holder will assist in the overall delivery of care to patients on the Ward. Working with adults of working age in a PICU mental health setting.
We support our service users when at their most vulnerable; providing holistic care throughout their admission.
They 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 a shift pattern, including nights and weekend work.
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 job description and person specification.
Staff benefits:
- Free parking
- staff accessible gym facilities and classes
- on site cafe
- excellent preceptorship programme
- Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- excellent pension
- cycle to work scheme
- salary sacrifice car scheme
- wellbeing programme
- blue light card discounts.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- NMC Registration or awaiting pin
Essential
Essential criteria
- Experience working in mental health inpatient units
Desirable
Desirable criteria
- Further training relevant to role
Important Information about working for GMMH:
All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, for further information on the checks required please visit the NHS Employers website www.. https://freejobposting.uk/submit-resume/
Applicants are encouraged to https://freejobposting.uk/submit-resume/ 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.
**If you do not hold a current competency based qualification and or the Care Certificate, you will be expected to complete an appropriate Apprenticeship in Healthcare with GMMH.**
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. Please contact Denise Gleave, Recruitment & Retention Advisor https://freejobposting.uk/submit-resume/or email https://freejobposting.uk/submit-resume/
**Please note, this vacancy may be closed at any time if sufficient applications have been received**
