Charge Nurse - Older Adults | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 29 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,392 - £42,618 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 May 2024 |
| Location: | Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 5RB |
| Company: | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6221815/437-6221815 |
Summary
There are opportunities for an experienced qualified nurse to become Charge Nurse on Maple Ward which is the older adults ward based at Park House in North Manchester General Hospital
Maple is a mixed organic and functional ward caring for 20 females predominantly over the age of 65 years.
The posy holder will be required to work a combination of days and nights across a 7 day period.
To assist the Ward Manager in providing leadership and operational management to the ward, ensuring the provision of quality nursing care to all service users
The post holder will assess, plan and implement care, and provide specialist nursing advice, and carry out nursing procedures
They will provide clinical and managerial leadership to junior staff, and provide supervision to junior staff and students
To support the Ward Manager in the implementation and sustainment of quality improvement projects on the ward
To act as a positive role model to the team, demonstrating the core values of Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust
To provide 24 hour senior nurse input to the unit and liaise with other agencies to support this duty
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.
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
This advert closes on Monday 13 May 2024