Job Description

We are unable to offer a comprehensive preceptorship package to newly qualified nurses who apply for this vacancy.



Heathfield House is a male mental health rehabilitation unit based in Stockport . We are currently seeking to recruit a band 5 staff nurse on a fixed term contract to complement the experienced staffing team that is already in place. You will be part of a thriving ward which is committed to providing a high level of quality care to the patients we work with. The successful applicant will be expected to work day and night shifts, weekends and bank holidays.



You will be an integral part of the team providing direct care to patients with a variety of mental health problems



To act as the named nurse with responsibility for the overall care of an identified group of clients



To regularly act as shift co-ordinator ensuring the smooth running of the clinical area and best utilisation of resources available, with support from senior staff



You will be involved in provide a high level of safe and effective care

Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care



Adhere to all Trust policies, procedures and guidelines



Liaise with the multidisciplinary team



Provide mentorship to others



Pennine Care are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.



Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.



All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.



Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.