Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse to join urgent care services at the Salford Home Based Treatment.
Salford Home Based Treatment Team is a 24/7 service that supports individuals in crisis at home, as an alternative to psychiatric inpatient admission.
As a key member of a multidisciplinary team, you will undertake comprehensive mental health assessments, develop collaborative care plans, provide evidence based interventions, undertake risk assessment and managment, and support service users and families during periods of significant distress.
You will work closely with inpatient services, community teams, emergency services, and partner agencies to ensure safe, effective, and recovery focused care.
We are looking for applicants who demonstrate excellent assessment and communication skills, sound clinical judgment and a commitment to delivering person-centred, recovery focused care.
The team operates a 24/7 service, therefore there will be a requirement to cover shift work including nights.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
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To effectively screen and gatekeep referrals to urgent care services, ensuring that the least restrictive options for treatment are offered
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To provide comprehensive assessment of a service users mental state and social needs which would aid the completion of a collaborative care plan for community management.
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To provide comprehensive risk assessment, formulation and management as part of the service user's journey.
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To act as keyworker for service users with support from the multi-disciplinary team.
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Cover the duty / shift coordination role at times.
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Liaison with other agencies involved in a service users care.
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Lead on the discharge or transfer of care for our service users to appropriate agencies.
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To support and supervise junior members of staff.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122locations.
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
- Registered professional qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of working in urgent care/ community mental health settings
Desirable
- Experience of working collaboratively with carers, families, primary care, social care and partner agencies
Experience
Essential
- Undertaking risk assessments
- Working with people with multiple and complex needs
Desirable
- Experience of working in urgent care / community mental health settings
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
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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
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Meadowbrook Unit
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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