Job summary
Calling RMNs. Are you passionate about mental health care and you ready for a new challenge? We are working differently and innovatively to optimise holistic and patient centred care. If you have a particular interest in mental health and want to develop your mental health skills then this role provides an exciting opportunity for you. TEWV is developing a forward thinking nursing vision and robust defined career pathways. As an RMN you may be responsible for the day to day running of the ward.
This post is only open to those candidates who already have their NMC registration in place and have successfully completed the preceptorship note: Newly qualified applicants or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process.
Main duties of the job
As a Staff Nurse on Danby Ward, you will be encouraged to become involved in the large multi-disciplinary team approach striving towards excellent patient care. You will be involved in formulation to discharge planning for patients on the ward as part of our dynamic team.
Each inpatient ward is fully equipped with activity and therapeutic spaces to enable patients to recover in a timely way so that they can be safely discharged back into their mmunity with identified support packages.
About us
Cross Lane is a purpose built mental health hospital providing a range of services including 46 inpatient bedrooms with en-suite facilities for working age adults and older persons. Esk (female ward) and Danby (male ward) are both 13 bedded wards each.
The hospital has numerous vocational and therapeutic areas in a friendly, caring and therapeutic environment. The site provides inpatient care on four wards - two wards for working age adults and one ward for older adults.
Details
Date posted
08 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-NYA-155-24-E
Job locations
Cross Lane Hospital
Scarborough
YO12 6DN
Job description
Job responsibilities
We will support you by offering regular supervision, training opportunities and encourage your development and role within this developing team on the delivery of Patient Centred Care, support for carers and evidence based practice. Newly qualified nurses will be offered a preceptorship package.
The successful applicant will be expected to work shifts covering 24/7 days and nights and public holidays.
Please see the attached job description and person spec for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD
2. To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
3. Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
4. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Experience
Essential
5. Working with people with mental ill health.
Desirable
6. Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
7. Working in an inpatient environment
8. Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
9. Working in a multi-disciplinary team
10. Working in partnership with other agencies
Knowledge
Essential
11. Evidenced based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
12. Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
13. Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
Desirable
14. Research and development methodology.
15. Awareness of psychological models of care and treatment.
Skills
Essential
16. Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
17. Manage own time and prioritise effectively
18. Evidence of team working
19. Use approved techniques in physical intervention (within agreed timescale).
Desirable
20. Competency in ECG and venepuncture
21. Presentation Skills