Job Description

Blake Ward is an 8-bed female psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) supporting female patients in the Trust during a time when they require intensive nursing intervention to support recovery of their mental illness.



The post holder will be a member of the PICU ward team and will support women in an acute phase of their illness with day-to-day activities and supporting with the stabilisation of their mental health.



The post holder will be a motivated and compassionate individual who will provide support and assistance to the professionally qualified staff on the specialist ward. Responsibilities will include direct nursing care, clerical, cleaning and ancillary duties. They will use a compassionate and experience focused, trauma informed approach to all aspects of patient care within the specialised service.



Contribute to patient care on Blake Ward



To be an active member of the Ward Team



To be able to follow and carry out directions from qualified staff



Develop therapeutic professional relationships with patients



Work as part of a primary nursing team for identified patient



Promote and support patients' rights, beliefs and choices whilst on Blake Ward, taking into account issues of diversity and cultural needs.



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.



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)



3



Time plus 35%



Time plus 69%



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)



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)