Job Description

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Community Psychiatric Nurse to join the Manchester Early Intervention Service, a friendly, supportive and well performing team working with those who have experienced a first episode of psychosis. As part of investment within community services, Manchester EIS have additional funding to expand, creating an exciting time to join the service.



As a band 5 nurse you will have a key role in supporting the mental and physical health agenda within the team. Being based within a physical health and treatment hub working across the three EIS teams covering Manchester, you will work alongside the wider MDT and front line teams. You will support in the oversight and administering of depots, running depot clinics, undertaking physical health checks and offering corresponding health interventions.



Duties will include the organisation and delivery of depots, supporting depot clinics, undertaking physical health checks and appropriate screening . Having oversight of the physical health agenda and working within the recovery model using a wide range of evidence based holistic assessments and interventions to improve peoples wellbeing and recovery.



Manchester EIS is keen to support the development of all nurses , encouraging career progression within the team



Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 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