Staff Nurse

PENNINE CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Bury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health care provider in the UK is seeking dedicated professionals to deliver person-centred care in various inpatient settings. Ideal candidates will have experience in mental health and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams. A commitment to continuous learning and a supportive attitude are essential. With a focus on staff and patient wellbeing, the Trust offers a culture that promotes career development and flexible working options, making a real difference in mental health care.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working options

Comprehensive staff wellbeing service

Generous NHS pension scheme

Qualifications

• Knowledge of The Mental Health Act 1983 and Code of Practice.
• Willingness to learn and self-starter attitude.
• Ability to work within Multi-Disciplinary Team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care alongside multidisciplinary teams.
• Work within the framework of Care Planning Approach.
• Participate in admission and discharge processes.

Skills

Experience of working within mental health setting

Excellent Inter‑personal Skills

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Job description

Overview

We're recruiting across a range of inpatient settings, including:

• Adult and older adult acute mental health wards
• Psychiatric intensive care wards
• Rehabilitation and high support wards

You will be working alongside dedicated multidisciplinary teams, using your skills to deliver person‑centred care in line with our values of kindness, fairness, ingenuity and determination.

Key Responsibilities

• Experience of working within mental health setting
• Experience of working within Multi‑Disciplinary Team
• Experience of admission and discharge process
• Experience of working within framework of Care Planning Approach

Essential Knowledge

• The Mental Health Act 1983 and Code of Practice.
• Legislation relating to discharge and aftercare.
• Care Planning and Management

Desirable Skills

• Clinical Risk Management.
• Previous experience of working on an acute Mental Health ward, Evidence Based Practice.
• Communication Skills
• Excellent Inter‑personal Skills
• Ability to negotiate constructively.
• Care Planning and Management.
• Managing Violence and Aggression Skills
• De‑escalation of violence and aggression.
• IT Skills

Motivation and Attitude

• Willingness to learn.
• Self Starter
• Calm Relaxed manner.

Desirable Attitude

• Can work on own initiative.

How to Apply

Whether you're early in your career or looking to grow, this is your chance to shape the future of mental health care in Greater Manchester - and experience the difference of working in a Trust that puts staff and patients first.

About Pennine Care

• Top mental health trust to work for in the North of England - NHS Staff Survey 2024
• A culture that supports professional autonomy and values nursing leadership
• A clear commitment to safe staffing levels and quality patient care
• A forward-thinking Trust focused on creating the conditions for great nursing care to thrive
• A genuinely supportive environment where your skills and compassion are recognised
• Career development, including access to psychological therapies training and therapy skills
• Mentoring and coaching opportunities to support your growth
• Flexible working options to support your work‑life balance
• Comprehensive staff wellbeing service
• Generous NHS pension scheme and staff benefits package
• A Trust‑wide commitment to diversity, inclusion and psychological safet