Senior Nurse - Harvest Ward Bodmin

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and passionate Band 6 Senior nurse to join our team working within an 8 bedded PICU that provides assessment and treatment for inpatients aged 18 and over, presenting with a mental health crisis.

This role is not for the faint-hearted, it will be challenging and pressurised; but ultimately it will be extremely rewarding and have an emphasis on providing a therapeutic environment which promotes the principles of person centred care that is least restrictive and recovery focused.

The post requires an individual with strong communication skills who has the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary ward team. This role requires someone who can work under pressure and be adaptable.

Applicants must have some experience of working within the mental health setting, be flexible, hardworking and compassionate with a desire to work in a fast pace environment. You will have access to training and development, annual appraisals and clinical supervision.

If you believe you have the right attributes to accept the challenges that this position brings and you want to play a key role in service development, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and passionate Band 6 Senior nurse to join our team working within an 8 bedded PICU that provides assessment and treatment for inpatients aged 18 and over, presenting with a mental health crisis.

This role is not for the faint-hearted, it will be challenging and pressurised; but ultimately it will be extremely rewarding and have an emphasis on providing a therapeutic environment which promotes the principles of person centred care that is least restrictive and recovery focused.

The post requires an individual with strong communication skills who has the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary ward team. This role requires someone who can work under pressure and be adaptable.

Applicants must have some experience of working within the mental health setting, be flexible, hardworking and compassionate with a desire to work in a fast pace environment. You will have access to training and development, annual appraisals and clinical supervision.

If you believe you have the right attributes to accept the challenges that this position brings and you want to play a key role in service development, then we look forward to receiving your application.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Just over 532,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Date posted

17 June 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£32,306 to £39,027 a year Per annumm

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

201-22-867

Job locations

Harvest Ward

Bodmin Hospital, Boundary Road

Bodmin

PL31 2QT


Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

  • Current professional registration - NMC
  • Mentoring qualification or being willing to work towards this qualification
  • Experience of working with patients with complex and challenging needs
  • Post graduate qualification or specialist training in relevant subject or equivalent relevant experience

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • An ability to act calmly in emergencies and to respond in a professional manner
  • Strong commitment to teaching and learning

Knowledge and abilities

Essential

  • Knowledge and application of workforce planning, supervision and appraisals
  • Strong team player able to motivate and engage positively with colleagues
  • Confident in working autonomously and delivering high quality care

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Able to prioritise workload of self and others
  • Be prepared to work outside normal office hours as required
  • Enthusiastic, reliable, intuitive, imaginative & progressive in approach to work
Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

  • Current professional registration - NMC
  • Mentoring qualification or being willing to work towards this qualification
  • Experience of working with patients with complex and challenging needs
  • Post graduate qualification or specialist training in relevant subject or equivalent relevant experience

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • An ability to act calmly in emergencies and to respond in a professional manner
  • Strong commitment to teaching and learning

Knowledge and abilities

Essential

  • Knowledge and application of workforce planning, supervision and appraisals
  • Strong team player able to motivate and engage positively with colleagues
  • Confident in working autonomously and delivering high quality care

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Able to prioritise workload of self and others
  • Be prepared to work outside normal office hours as required
  • Enthusiastic, reliable, intuitive, imaginative & progressive in approach to work

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harvest Ward

Bodmin Hospital, Boundary Road

Bodmin

PL31 2QT


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harvest Ward

Bodmin Hospital, Boundary Road

Bodmin

PL31 2QT


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Matron

Will Fearnley

william.fearnley@nhs.net

Date posted

17 June 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£32,306 to £39,027 a year Per annumm

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

201-22-867

Job locations

Harvest Ward

Bodmin Hospital, Boundary Road

Bodmin

PL31 2QT


Supporting documents

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