Overview
Main area Registered Mental health Nurse- Bank only
Grade NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract Bank Hours Flexible working - 0 hours per week
Job ref 297-7383892
Employer Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Town Gateshead
Salary £31,049 - £37,796 pa
Salary period Yearly
Closing 08/10/2025 23:59
Registered Mental health Nurse - Bank only
NHS AfC: Band 5
In the event of excessive applications being received this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible
IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and MUST cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Where possible this should be from two separate employers. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
PLEASE NOTE it is a requirement of this Trust that all successful applicants pay for their DBS certificate if a check is required for the post. This will be done through deduction from your monthly pay over a maximum of three months. It is also a requirement that all successful applicants register or are registered with the DBS update service where a DBS is required.
All new entrants to the NHS will be appointed on the minimum of the pay scale in line with Terms & Conditions.
Job overview
We are looking to recruit Registered Mental Health Nurses to work on a flexible basis within our mental health services at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust.
Availability of Bank work may fluctuate and there is no commitment to specific hours of work however applications are sought from individuals who can offer regular and consistent support.
This is an exciting opportunity for highly motivated individuals to work with a team of innovative nurses and practitioners, committed to caring for patients and to deliver excellence. We are looking for enthusiastic applicants with current nursing experience who have a caring and compassionate disposition, who share a vision of patient centred care.
Suitable applicants will have a sound clinical knowledge with drive to champion the 6 C s in nursing. You should be able to demonstrate excellent nursing, communication and organizational skills.
All candidates will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and that the disclosure will, where appropriate to the role, include information against the Independent Safeguarding Authority barred lists for working with children or working with adults or both.
Informal enquiries are welcomed by the Bank Office on ghnt.staff.bank@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
* Are you passionate about caring for patients? Do you share the commitment to place the patient at the centre of everything you do? If so come and join a high performing team in our Trust.
* To promote and deliver patient centred care aligned with the Trust vision and Nursing and Midwifery strategy.
* To take a lead role in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse/Deputy Sister.
* To deliver all aspects of care and may be required to demonstrate procedures and supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff.
* Responsible for the patient’s clinical journey along agreed patient care pathways, supported by evidence based practice.
* To provide the highest standard of safe, effective and compassionate care through the effective use of evidence based practice in line with agreed local and national standards and the NMC Code.
* To support a continuously improving service, in line with the clinical governance framework, Trust objectives, and the NHS performance framework.
* To provide clinical advice and support to the nursing and multi -professional team to facilitate the effective delivery of care to patients at all times.
* To continually develop professionally to ensure the post holder has the appropriate level of skill, knowledge and competence to meet service/specialty requirements.
* To participate in Preceptorship/ mentorship and development programmes.
Working for our organisation
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Essential: Registered Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disabilities Nurse with current NMC Registration
* Diploma/ Degree in Nursing.
* Experience of complex mental health problems
* Good working knowledge of the Mental Health Act
* Good working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act/DoLs
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Understanding of pre-registration curriculum.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development.
* Understanding of change management
* High level of interpersonal and communication skills.
* Team working skills.
* Ability to assess. Plan, deliver and evaluate quality care
* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
* Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
* Work as part of MDT.
* IT skills/knowledge appropriate to the role
Desirable
* Participate in audit.
* Recent relevant experience.
* Knowledge and experience of Older Peoples Mental Health
Person specification
Qualifications
* NMC
Physical requirements
* Ability to move and handle safely
Skills, Attributes and Knowledge
* Evidence of ongoing CPD/ professional development
* Ability to maintain effective communication verbal and written.
* Ability to work within MDT
* Experience of complex mental health issues
* Good working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act/DoLs
Applicants who have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date are to assume that their application has been unsuccessful.
Applications from job seekers who require Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications where the post is eligible. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Candidates who require sponsorship are strongly advised to visit the UK Border Agency website and familiarise themselves with what is required. There is a facility on this site to access the points based calculator and work through an example which should assist candidates in their understanding of the process.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
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