The successful applicant will assess and treat patients with mental health problems or whom have an organic illness. They will provide interventions that support recovery, wellbeing and social inclusion.
You will act as a Named Nurse to service users and you will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team.
The successful applicant will develop and negotiate care plans with service users, families/carers and other professionals, and ensure that quality and timely care is delivered at all times.
You will also undertake joint work with other members of the team and external agencies providing support to the needs of service users.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate both their clinical abilities and leadership qualities whilst promoting high quality services for older people. In turn, we can offer regular managerial, clinical and professional support and the opportunity to continue to develop your practice through a range of learning and development opportunities.
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
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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**