Staff Nurse

Staff Nurse - Moorside Ward (Female Acute) Click here for more information about Moorside Ward At Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, we're investing in something vital: you. Join a Trust where your mental health nursing career can thrive What we offer Preceptorship programmes to help you transition confidently into your role 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 Generous NHS pension scheme and staff benefits package A Trust-wide commitment to diversity, inclusion and psychological safet We know safe, high-quality mental health care starts with properly supported staff. That's why we're increasing our nursing workforce across our five boroughs - and we're inviting passionate registered mental health nurses to be part of this transformation. Whether you're newly registered or an experienced practitioner, you'll find a role where your professional judgment is valued, your voice is heard, and your wellbeing matters. Main duties of the job 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'll 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. 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 us Why choose 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 Who we're looking for You might currently be in another NHS Trust, the private sector, or working through an agency. You might be based in Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, or the wider North West. Wherever you are in your career - if you're looking for safer staffing, better support, and meaningful development, Pennine Care is ready to welcome you. Make the move to a Trust that listens, supports and invests in you. Apply now and help us build a better future for mental health care. We're proud to deliver high-quality mental health and learning disability services to people across five boroughs in Greater Manchester: Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside & Glossop. Our vision is simple but powerful: A happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities. To make that happen, we support our staff to do their best work - every day. Whether you're working on our inpatient wards or out in the community, you'll be part of a compassionate, forward-thinking team that's focused on delivering great care and improving lives. Job responsibilities 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. Person Specification Education / Qualifications Registered Mental Health Nurse Qualification Knowledge The Mental Health Act 1983 and Code of Practice. Legislation relating to discharge and aftercare. Care Planning and Management Clinical Risk Management. Experience 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 Previous experience of working on an acute Mental Health ward Skills and Abilities 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. Calm Relaxed manner. Can work on own initiative. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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. £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata #J-18808-Ljbffr