Mental Health Nurse

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the following posts:-

3 vacancies on our Austen Ward, 17 bedded male acute inpatient ward, Hollins Park Hospital, Warrington

2 vacancies on our Sheridan Ward, our inpatient female acute ward at Hollins Park Hospital, Warrington

1 vacancy on our Rydal Ward, our mixed functional older adult ward at Whiston Hospital, Knowsley

This is a demanding and challenging role where, as a successful candidate, you will be required to demonstrate high levels of resilience, excellent problem solving and inter-personal skills as well as the ability to provide sound clinical and leadership support to team members.

The post holder will also demonstrate a passion for coaching leadership style, quality improvement and attitude which respects and values service users’ choice and works alongside them and their carers to ensure they are at the centre of care planning.

You will be motivated to make a real difference in the lives of people living with mental illness, where passion, empathy, strong communication and excellent teamwork are essential qualities for this role.

Main duties of the job

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust as a leading provider of community services, mental health care, physical health, addiction services and learning disability care.

Service users receive a high quality service and one which is free from stigma, discrimination and harm.

Staff are engaged with the delivery, innovation and continuous improvement of services to benefit service users.

Visible and responsive leadership, setting the standard for others throughout the division for all managers

The Trust values of Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Respectfulness, Enthusiasm and Support will be embedded across the division for all staff and evident to service users.

To provide high quality, evidence based care within the Local Services Division for service users and their carers within inpatient and community services.

To carry out your duties as a practitioner under the supervision of a mentor.

To function as an associate nurse/named nurse/care coordinator/ to service users assisting in assessment, planning and evaluation and review of care, within a recovery focused model of care.

Where appropriate, to take part in a 24 hour system of rostering including internal rotation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of duties and responsibilities.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.