Job summary
If you a Band 5 staff nurse currently working for the trust and looking to move to another area, please go to http://uhbpolicies/documents/internal-lateral-transfer-of-post-holders.htm to access our transfer process
UHB has an exciting offer for Newly Qualified or Band 5 Learning Disability/ Mental Health Nurses.
As an acute NHS provider our patients often present with complex health issues and we are seeking Learning Disability/Mental Health Nurses who wish to explore nursing careers in acute hospital inpatient settings.
Education and support would be offered to ensure a supportive transition into practice in an acute physical health care setting. This will include a supportive induction/ training and education.
Your skills are ideally suited in some of our acute services in Trauma and Neurosciences. We also have successfully embedded LD/MH Nurses within our adult nursing teams working side by side to deliver and coordinate care.
You could be a final year nursing student or a Band 5 Nurse. Our shift patterns are typically long days/nights (11.5) we are able to accommodate shorter 7.5 hour shifts too. We have opportunities for staff wishing to work from 22.5 hours up to 37.5.
If you are interested in this opportunity please do not hesitate to contact Rebecca Dibble for further information on 07796646715.
Main duties of the job
- You will work according to the NMC Code of Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviour and follow the relevant professional guidelines
- You must always use up to date knowledge and evidence to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care
- You must achieve and maintain mandatory and statutory training, develop and maintain clinical competencies, skills and knowledge which relate to the area of clinical practice
- You must respond to patients, relative and carers concerns as they arise and take remedial action as required
- You will take charge of the practice setting as required/ or a defined area of the practice setting
- You will take responsibility for undertaking tasks delegated by the nominated line/shift manager
- You will contribute to the development of service and quality improvement to enhance the patient experience
- You will delegate to and supervise the work of other staff registered and unregistered, students and trainees
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their ‘whole self’ to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a specific detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a specific detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC Register
- Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC
Experience
Essential
- Previous or recent experience of working in an acute secondary NHS care setting, can include student placements within the last 12 months
- Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/competence
- Experience of working on your own and in a team in a health care environment delegating to others within a team / providing supervision
- Willingness to become a practice supervisor / assessor to meet Nursing and Midwifery Council standards for student supervision and assessment
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Demonstrate achievement of numeracy and literacy skills, which include drug administration calculations
- Ability to read/write and speak, receive and understand instructions in English
- Good IT skills ability to record information electronically
- Competent in a range of clinical skills and willingness to undertake expanded practices relevant to the scope of practice required
- Professional appearance
- Display genuine interest in the post applied for and can articulate this when questioned
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Ability to communicate articulately with others
- Caring and approachable
- Punctual and reliable
- Ability to work a varied shift pattern including nights/weekends/unsocial hours where required
- Describe why the Trust may deploy you to a different practice setting for a span of duty
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC Register
- Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC
Experience
Essential
- Previous or recent experience of working in an acute secondary NHS care setting, can include student placements within the last 12 months
- Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/competence
- Experience of working on your own and in a team in a health care environment delegating to others within a team / providing supervision
- Willingness to become a practice supervisor / assessor to meet Nursing and Midwifery Council standards for student supervision and assessment
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Demonstrate achievement of numeracy and literacy skills, which include drug administration calculations
- Ability to read/write and speak, receive and understand instructions in English
- Good IT skills ability to record information electronically
- Competent in a range of clinical skills and willingness to undertake expanded practices relevant to the scope of practice required
- Professional appearance
- Display genuine interest in the post applied for and can articulate this when questioned
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Ability to communicate articulately with others
- Caring and approachable
- Punctual and reliable
- Ability to work a varied shift pattern including nights/weekends/unsocial hours where required
- Describe why the Trust may deploy you to a different practice setting for a span of duty
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
