Band 6 Mental Health Nurse

The post holder will manage individuals with secondary mental health service needs whilst they are in prison custody. This includes assisting in the delivery and development of effective, needs based, modern mental health services within the prison . The post holder should be expert in all areas of service delivery, ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times. The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the effective management of their own caseload and be expected to effectively utilise nursing skills and resources to provide high quality service to all service users. This role requires the post holder to contribute to maintaining the CPA process throughout the legal and custodial process.

• Evidence of continuous practice development related to delivering psychological interventions to both individuals and groups
• Training in psychological interventions, Good knowledge and experience of risk assessment and management.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act and other mental health legislation including CPA, Experience of working in offender health or within a forensic setting., Knowledge of factors affecting secure mental health care and the contemporary mental health agenda
• Ability to analyse problems, gather relevant information and exercise sound judgement in reaching the most appropriate conclusions
• Ability to prioritise workload, work at a fast pace and meet deadlines., Ability to write reports and present information in a concise way
• Excellent organisational / time management skills
  
  Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.
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.


• 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