Mental Health Nurse in Rochdale inRochdale PUBLISHED TUE 15 APR 2025 Jump to job information section
Job description
An exiting opportunity has arisen to be part of the innovative and expanding Mental Health Team at HMP Buckley Hall. We want to recruit an enthusiastic Mental Health Nurse to help us transform the service we offer our residents.
This opportunity is open to qualified mental health nurses who have passed their preceptorship programme.
HMP Buckley Hall is a Male Cat C prison located in Rochdale.
The Mental Health service combines Primary and secondary care services across an integrated stepped care model. Having successfully retained the contract to deliver MH services at Buckley Hall we have the opportunity to expand and innovate.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to shape our service and positively effect the lives of some of our most marginalised and hard to reach community members.
All applicants MUST have been resident in the UK for last two years - NPPS cannot complete enhanced background checks otherwise.
Applicants must hold RMN registration and have completed their preceptorship
The post holder will assist in the delivery and development of effective, needs based, modern mental health services within the prison which achieve equivalence with health care services in the community.
He/She should be expert in all areas of service delivery ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times.
To be responsible and accountable for the effective management of the caseload.
To effectively utilise nursing skills and resources to provide high quality service to all clients and carers (where appropriate in a secure setting).
To be able to utilise enhanced mental health nursing skills with forensic clients who are difficult to assess and engage due to the environment and their presentation.
To support a culture of learning and reflective practice for all staff, pre and post basic learners, including unregistered staff, providing a teaching role and acting as a named supervisor.
To contribute to the Trust’s Clinical Governance Strategy, Public Health Agenda and facilitate sharing of best practices.
To effectively manage the team in the absence of the Mental health team manager.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Matthew Hilton Job title: Head of Mental Health Email address:
This opportunity is open to qualified mental health nurses who have passed their preceptorship programme.
HMP Buckley Hall is a Male Cat C prison located in Rochdale.
The Mental Health service combines Primary and secondary care services across an integrated stepped care model. Having successfully retained the contract to deliver MH services at Buckley Hall we have the opportunity to expand and innovate.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to shape our service and positively effect the lives of some of our most marginalised and hard to reach community members.
All applicants MUST have been resident in the UK for last two years - NPPS cannot complete enhanced background checks otherwise.
Applicants must hold RMN registration and have completed their preceptorship
The post holder will assist in the delivery and development of effective, needs based, modern mental health services within the prison which achieve equivalence with health care services in the community.
He/She should be expert in all areas of service delivery ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times.
To be responsible and accountable for the effective management of the caseload.
To effectively utilise nursing skills and resources to provide high quality service to all clients and carers (where appropriate in a secure setting).
To be able to utilise enhanced mental health nursing skills with forensic clients who are difficult to assess and engage due to the environment and their presentation.
To support a culture of learning and reflective practice for all staff, pre and post basic learners, including unregistered staff, providing a teaching role and acting as a named supervisor.
To contribute to the Trust’s Clinical Governance Strategy, Public Health Agenda and facilitate sharing of best practices.
To effectively manage the team in the absence of the Mental health team manager.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Matthew Hilton Job title: Head of Mental Health Email address:
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If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
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