An excellent opportunity has arisen to recruit a Mental Health Nurse for the Adult Acute Wards here at the Bronte, Wythenshawe.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

• 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

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN

Knowledge

Essential

• Previous mental health experience

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Bronte Ward Laureate House

Southmoor Road

Wythenshawe

M23 9LT



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