Capacity and Flow Nurse in Manchester

The post holder will be the point of contact for referrals into the secondary mental health team and, as such, will demonstrate a high standard of ability in communicating with a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professionals within the criminal justice team., To develop planned programmes of care to promote health gains and maximize independence in all types of clients within the prison community. To undertake the duty role in processing referrals into the secondary mental health team within HMP Forest Bank. Obtaining relevant clinical information from external agencies to inform the prison mental health team in establishing the level of care need required. Risk assessments clear and precise documentation in accordance with Trust and national professional policies and guidelines. Coordinating the process of referrals to external care settings in preparation for transfer under the mental health act and also managing requests from care settings to remit service users back to prison custody.

Effective communication is essential. To utilise nursing skills and resources to provide a high quality service to all clients and carers along with all professionals within multi-agency network.,

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Post registration experience working within a clinical setting, Completed preceptorship
• Recent relevant experience of team working, Experience of working with offenders in prison, an inpatient setting or in the community
• Specialist needs of service users within the prison environment and criminal justice system, able to manage change good interpersonal skills knowledge of the MHA/CPA process, Ability to write reports and present information
• Ability to prioritise workload work at a fast pace and meet deadline
• skills and abilities,
• Experience of working with and using a variety of models and approaches. Lone working, Experience of working with and using a variety of models and approaches. Lone working

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.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 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.

• 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