Job Description

We have a very exciting new opportunity to recruit a Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse.



We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic mental health nurse to join our fantastic physical health hub within the Wigan division to support people living with dementia who are prescribed antipsychotic medication.



This role would suit a nurse with older adults experience and an interest in physical health who may be looking to retire and return or reduce their working hours.



We are committed to promoting staff wellbeing and you will be offered supportive clinical supervision, We actively promote work/life balance. All employees will have regular line management supervision.

As a Band 5 you will have the following duties :

Duties will include having a defined caseload non-complex service users on the antipsychotic pathway and completing the antipsychotic reviews.



You will hold a caseload of approximately 25-30 people who require frequent reviews of their mental and physical health to ensure their prescribed medication is still suitable.



As a band 5 nurse you will have a key role in supporting the mental and physical health agenda within the team and you will be required to have knowledge and understanding of the CPA process.



You will be expected to work proactively and flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team model across both the physical health hub and the older adults CMHT.



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.



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)