Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen in the Neighbourhood Mental Health Service. We are looking to recruit an experienced mental health practitioner to work within the NMHS.
The post requires clear experience, knowledge and awareness of working within mental health in a community setting, however consideration will be given to candidates who have experience and transferable skills from other areas. We are seeking to appoint individuals who will work proactively with service users and their carers, within a multi-disciplinary setting, with provable experience of taking responsibility for assessment, monitoring and management of mental health, medication and risk.
This is currently a challenging position as Wigan services are currently undergoing transformation. An induction period also helps staff to feel supported in the community role.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will undertake a key worker role, alongside an assessment and formulation role within the team. The Neighbourhood Mental Health Service will enable timely access to mental health services when people need it most and provide support for people who might not traditionally meet the threshold or criteria of existing mental health services. The team will be multidisciplinary and will also include third sector organizations. The areas that this team will cover is the whole of the Wigan Borough.
They will also receive regular supervision and developmental appraisal thus enhancing your current practice and future career prospects.
About usGreater 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 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
Person SpecificationNursing QualificationEssential- Qualified mental health professional
- Professional Registration
Desirable- Further training/qualifications in mental health
Professional ExperienceEssential- Experience working as a qualified practitioner
- Experience working with own case load
- Knowledge & understanding of safeguarding & managing risk
Desirable- Experience working in the community
- Knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions
- Understanding of trauma informed care
MentorshipEssentialDesirable- Experience mentoring students
Additional InformationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration.
