Registered Mental Health Nurse
Band 5
Main area Mental HealthGrade Band 5Contract PermanentHours
1. Full time
2. Part time
hours per week hours per week working Early, Lates and Night duties)Job ref -OPC-3- Site Walton UnitTown ChesterfieldSalary per annum, pro rataClosing //5 :
Job overview
This is a chance to join our friendly team on Bluebell Ward, working a variety of shifts. Our team supports those with a functional mental health illness. We work proactively with our patient group and their loved ones promoting independence and choice in their care.
Bluebell Ward accommodates inpatients in single, ensuite bedrooms to provide privacy and dignity to support recovery. Like the other facilities within the exciting Making Room for Dignity programme, Bluebell Ward has been designed in collaboration with staff, service users and carers to create the best possible environment for everyone, with quiet places and green spaces.
Main duties of the job
We have an established leadership team which consists of a Ward Manager, Clinical Leads, Lead Nurses and Occupational Therapists. Bluebell is a mixed sex environment with single ensuite rooms. This is where you will find a positive, supportive and friendly environment.
You will:
3. Work as part of a team responsible for the delivery of Patient/Client Centred Care.
4. Promote and support service user and carer involvement as autonomy and choices are an integral part of the philosophy of the Trust.
5. Respond to the needs of people in an honest, non-judgemental and open manner which respects the rights of individuals and groups.
6. Work closely with colleagues to ensure that clinical services are delivered to the highest standard and in accordance with the most recent evidence based guidance.
7. As a registered nurse, be personally accountable for your professional practice that will be delivered in accordance with the legal and professional responsibilities outlined by the NMC.
8. Ensure that services are provided in a safe and supportive environment and at all times adopt a professional approach to your work promoting a positive image to services users/carers and the general public.
Working for our organisation
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”
Benefits include:
9. Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
10. days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to days after 5 years & days after years’ service
11. Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
12. Generous NHS pension scheme
13. Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
14. Health service discounts and online benefits
15. Incremental pay progression
16. Free confidential employee assistance programme /7
17. Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
18. Health and wellbeing opportunities
19. Structured learning and development opportunities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Are you:
20. Looking for career progression
21. returning to the profession after a break
22. seeking to develop in your role
23. looking for a challenge and committed to driving change
You must be dynamic, organised, enthusiastic and motivated with evidence of continued professional development, with excellent communication and assessment skills and be able to use your initiative and keep calm in a busy and unpredictable environment.
You will join a nurturing team providing individualised recovery focused assessment and care planning.
The post will provide an ideal opportunity to extend your skill base in acute care with opportunities to become involved in a variety of work streams including patient, service and staff development.
You will be expected to work shifts across a 7 day week, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
24. RMN or equivalent
25. Educated to Diploma Level Dip HE Nursing) or evidence of post qualification education / training (working towards Diploma qualification)
26. Completed student mentorship programme or willing to undertake
Desirable criteria
27. Supervision training completed or willing to complete
Experience
Essential criteria
28. Demonstrate the development of post registration clinical competence.
29. Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of professional accountability and codes of conduct and their application in practice.
30. Demonstrate knowledge and developing expertise of CPA / Risk Assessment and Management skills
31. Demonstrate up to date evidence based knowledge
32. Able to work shifts
33. Ability to lead and co ordinate a shift
34. Good time management skills
35. Awareness of named nurse framework
Desirable criteria
36. Able to support Junior staff with clinical supervision
37. Completed preceptorship
38. Good IT skills
Further details / informal visits contact
NameNicola OwenJob titleSenior NurseEmail numberAdditional