Home Based Treatment Mental Health Practitioner
- Employer
- Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Leigh
- Salary
- £37,338 to £44,962 per annum pro rata
- Closing date
- 28 Sep 2024
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- Profession
- Nurse, Mental health, Mental health nurse, Community nurse, Mental health nurse - community, Mental health practitioner, Community mental health nurse
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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The post holder will ideally have experience of clinical practice within the urgent care setting, preferably with prior experience of community based urgent care services. The post holder will agree a plan of care collaboratively with service users and their carers.
The post holder will always follow agreed practice guidelines and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The post holder should be committed to the delivery of high-quality mental health services and contribute to ongoing service development.
The post holder will be expected to cover night duties, on a rotational basis and weekend working is required at times.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the urgent care team and may be asked to work in other areas of urgent care such as A & E Liaison.
The post holder will be expected to work shift patterns across a 24 hour period.
The post holder will be expected to contribute to the development of urgent care services.
The post holder will follow safeguarding policies and protocols for children and vulnerable adults and share relevant information with other agencies as appropriate.
The post holder will be aware of and act within the requirements of the Mental Health Act (1983), and other relevant legislation at all times,
The post holder will participate in team meetings and activities as directed by senior staff.
The post holder will work effectively with Urgent Care and Trust colleagues.
The service offers an alternative to hospital, follow up following inpatient admission, home treatment interventions, supporting those who may have been placed under 136 MHA and acting as gatekeeper to all inpatient admissions.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
Desirable
Desireable
Desirable
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Atherleigh Park Hospital
Leigh
WN7 1YN
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
437-6440375-A
The post holder will always follow agreed practice guidelines and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The post holder should be committed to the delivery of high-quality mental health services and contribute to ongoing service development.
The post holder will be expected to cover night duties, on a rotational basis and weekend working is required at times.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the urgent care team and may be asked to work in other areas of urgent care such as A & E Liaison.
The post holder will be expected to work shift patterns across a 24 hour period.
The post holder will be expected to contribute to the development of urgent care services.
The post holder will follow safeguarding policies and protocols for children and vulnerable adults and share relevant information with other agencies as appropriate.
The post holder will be aware of and act within the requirements of the Mental Health Act (1983), and other relevant legislation at all times,
The post holder will participate in team meetings and activities as directed by senior staff.
The post holder will work effectively with Urgent Care and Trust colleagues.
The service offers an alternative to hospital, follow up following inpatient admission, home treatment interventions, supporting those who may have been placed under 136 MHA and acting as gatekeeper to all inpatient admissions.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements:
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
- 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
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- oMust be registered with NMC, Sub Part 1 Mental Health or equivalent Professional body.
- Experience of risk assessment and risk management,
Desirable
- Experience of working within a mental health and home treatment service
Desireable
Desirable
- oAwareness of community and inpatient care pathways
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Atherleigh Park Hospital
Leigh
WN7 1YN
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
437-6440375-A
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