Senior Practitioner (Nursing) - Community Rehab

The GMMH rehabilitation service have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, innovative and experienced nurse to be part of the Home Engagement and Rehabilitation Team (HEART). The service is establishing a strong reputation for providing bespoke, intensive and individualised care to service users living with enduring mental health problems to enable them to live their lives to their full potential.

We would welcome applicants with leadership qualities and creative ideas, to support the ongoing development of the service. A specialist interest and experience in mental health rehabilitation is sought.

The post holder will offer clinical leadership to the team nurses and offer input / advice to the wider team, partner organisations and service users. There will be an element of general team leadership, included chairing zoning, MDT and safeguarding meetings. We also expect that the post holder will take a lead on physical health and medication management alongside medical and pharmacy colleagues

The post-holder will have access to professional support and supervision from the Team Manager (nursing background), Operational Managers and Rehab Division Matron.

We have a strong supportive senior management team across the rehab division and wider ReFResh Care Group, with good opportunities for profressional development.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible, along with two other senior practitioners, for the day-to-day clinical leadership of a multi-disciplinary community mental health rehabilitation team. To ensure the team is integrated, flexible, user-focussed, and recovery-orientated to deliver a safe, effective, and high-quality service to service users with mental health needs.

Participation as a member of the division senior management team, in the overall management of rehabilitation services.

Participate in the service bronze on site / on call rota as required.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than122 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.