About this role
Job summary #JoinUsBeYou and make a difference to a child's life
We wish to recruit staff nurse to cover Maternity Leave andjoin our dynamic multi-disciplinary teams that provide specialist services to children, young people and families within our mental health services.
Our CAMHS Inpatient Unit is rated Good by CQC. The Hope Unit, based in Bury, provide general adolescent and eating disorder inpatient care and treatment for young people aged 13-18 years. Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust have been awarded Lead Provider role for the Greater Manchester CAMHS Inpatient Lead Provider Collaborative and there has never been a more exciting time to join our innovative and quality driven service.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit a Nurse to cover Maternity Leave who is passionate about working in CAMHS, supporting young people along with their parents and carers, with the ability to work flexible shift patterns over seven days, including rotation to night duty.
As a qualified nurse you would be a vital member of the team in delivering person centred care to those admitted onto the ward. You will be working with people who can be very distressed and display some very challenging behaviours. It will be your responsibility to provide reassurance and distraction, using care and compassion, for young people experiencing mental ill health. You will also be responsible for a wide range of tasks such as care planning and implementation, risk assessment, physical health assessment, liaising with the wider MDT, ward rounds and you will be a named nurse.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information on the role.
When completing your application form and to ensure you stand the best chance of being selected for interview, ensure you give real life examples of how you have met/demonstrated each of the essential criteria. These examples can be from work, education, volunteering or day to day life.
Please submit one application only. we will be interviewing successfully shortlisted candidates continuously.
Person Specification
Education and registration Essential
RMN/RNLD Evidence of professional registration Evidence of CPD
Skills Essential
Ability to assess, plan and implement care programmes for young people with complex emotional and/or behavioural difficulties Ability to observe, listen and communicate effectively, verbally and non-verbally with young people and their families Insight into clients' perceptions and ability to empathise Ability to empower others Ability to plan work of self and others Ability to recognise own limits and seek appropriate support Ability to recognise own attitudes towards offending / challenging behaviours. Flexible and innovative Ability to recognise challenges of working within an inpatient environment.
Desirable
Possess basic IT skills
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of mental health issues in young people. Knowledge of legislation and National policies in relation to mental health issues in young people Child protection knowledge and implemented in practice Knowledge of CPA processes.
Desirable
Good working Knowledge of Mental Health Act
Experience Essential
Experience of working within mental health service Experience of working with young people
Desirable
Experience of working within CAMHS Experience of working within CAMHS or Adult in patient services
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Pennine Care NHS FT
Address Hope unit
Fairfield General Hospital
Bury
BL9 7TD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)