Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse

Do you want to be part of an exciting and dynamic team?

At the Chapman Barker Unit, we are looking for 2 x Band 5 Staff Nurses who are passionate about nursing and helping others into recovery!

You will be part of the Addictions Service and will have opportunities to network with other specialist services on the Prestwich Site and within GMMH.

The post holder will be required to work a shift pattern, including nights and weekend work.

The Chapman Barker Unit is a 36 bedded unit providing alcohol and substance misuse detox to adults (18 years plus). We offer planned detox to patients with complex physical, mental and social needs and work with Acute Hospital Services across Greater Manchester offering rapid access to alcohol detox (RADAR).

We require a dynamic individual who has an interest and positive attitude to working within substance misuse services in an in patients setting. The post holder should be prepared to pro-actively contribute to a ward environment, as part of a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team.

As a band 5 nurse you will be responsible for the assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. You will be designated to take charge of the ward in the absence of senior staff. You will be expected to supervise the junior staff and assist in meeting the training and development needs of the ward / department.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 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