Job summary
This post is eligible for a Golden Hello payment of £2,750 for new starters who are external to the Trust. This is payable in 3 instalments over a 2 year period. This payment is only eligible to new starters who do not already hold a contract of employment with the Trust. This post also includes paid enhancements for unsocial hours working during night, weekends and bank holidays.
The East Midlands Forensic Mental Health Service, Arnold Lodge, based in Central Leicester is a 102 bedded Medium Secure Hospital providing in-patient Forensic Psychiatric Services for adults with Mental Disorder and a history of offending behaviour aged 18 and above.
Arnold Lodge provides the highest standards of evidence-based therapeutic care, which includes vocational and recreational opportunities. Clinical knowledge and expertise to ensure we consistently deliver a quality service to all the patients in our care across 3 care streams: Male Mental Illness, Male Personality Disorder and Women's Service. Within a modern purpose built hospital which is compliant with National Medium Secure Standards.
Main duties of the job
We currently have vacancies for Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMN) who are caring and compassionate about working with an adult patient group with mental health problems. You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team within a challenging yet rewarding environment.
About us
We have a huge variety of opportunities in our expansive Trust covering geographically from South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire to Leicester, providing mental health inpatient and community services, community health services, forensic mental health services and secure prison healthcare across the East Midlands.We have more than 100 sites and a huge scope of unique opportunities to develop your career and gain some amazing experiences. We strive to be a great place to work and offer many staff benefits and tailored staff support and wellbeing programmes.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Relocation support is provided of up to £8,000 to help with buying or renting your new home*
Your first professional membership fees (NMC) will be paid as incentive to gaining employment once qualified.
We are looking for Staff Nurses who are resilient, passionate about nursing and patient centred. Candidates must have excellent communication skills and understand the need for developing positive therapeutic relationships with our patient group. Applicants need to be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a dynamic team.
At Arnold Lodge we value and recognise the contribution of our staff, offering a comprehensive induction and preceptorship programme. In addition, we provide learning and improving opportunities for continued personal and professional development through ongoing training, education, supervision and appraisal.
You will be required to work on a rotational 24 hour shift pattern which includes days, nights and long days. You must be an RMN or completing a qualification in Mental Health Nursing and be registered with the NMC. Options to work part time available.
Our DBS check is free; you have no fees to pay!
Refer a friend and get paid £500*. Terms and conditions apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Relocation support is provided of up to £8,000 to help with buying or renting your new home*
Your first professional membership fees (NMC) will be paid as incentive to gaining employment once qualified.
We are looking for Staff Nurses who are resilient, passionate about nursing and patient centred. Candidates must have excellent communication skills and understand the need for developing positive therapeutic relationships with our patient group. Applicants need to be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a dynamic team.
At Arnold Lodge we value and recognise the contribution of our staff, offering a comprehensive induction and preceptorship programme. In addition, we provide learning and improving opportunities for continued personal and professional development through ongoing training, education, supervision and appraisal.
You will be required to work on a rotational 24 hour shift pattern which includes days, nights and long days. You must be an RMN or completing a qualification in Mental Health Nursing and be registered with the NMC. Options to work part time available.
Our DBS check is free; you have no fees to pay!
Refer a friend and get paid £500*. Terms and conditions apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Further Training
Desirable
- Evidence of Post Registration development/accredited training/Courses.
Aptitude / Skills
Essential
- Ability to function within a team
- Good oral and written communication
- Ability to develop professional working relationships with a challenging patient group
- Evidence of good skills in assessment intervention and evaluation of patients nursing care
- Evidence of ability to work within a multi disciplinary team
Work experience
Essential
- Understand current mental health Legislation
- Understand Clinical Risk Assessment
- Experience of planning and being in charge of a ward
Desirable
- Aware of National and Local Issues impacting on Nursing Care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Further Training
Desirable
- Evidence of Post Registration development/accredited training/Courses.
Aptitude / Skills
Essential
- Ability to function within a team
- Good oral and written communication
- Ability to develop professional working relationships with a challenging patient group
- Evidence of good skills in assessment intervention and evaluation of patients nursing care
- Evidence of ability to work within a multi disciplinary team
Work experience
Essential
- Understand current mental health Legislation
- Understand Clinical Risk Assessment
- Experience of planning and being in charge of a ward
Desirable
- Aware of National and Local Issues impacting on Nursing Care
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).
