Job summary
Job title - West Suffolk Careers Event - Registered Nurse (with recruitment incentives*)
Join us virtually or face to face to hear about Registered Nurse opportunities throughout Norfolk and Suffolk at our careers event we're hosting at West Suffolk College on Saturday 21st May from 10:30am.
At Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust, we provide an extensive range of mental health services across two counties, working with our communities and partners we continue to develop and transform our services so we can really meet the needs of the people we serve.
Whether you're newly qualified or registered already, we would love to hear from you!
The careers event will be the perfect opportunity to meet clinical colleagues from the Trust and find out about some of the exciting nursing opportunities we have here. You'll be able to discover our various career pathways and progression opportunities as well as the exciting developments happening throughout our services.
We're primarily looking to recruit to our Wedgwood House teams, who are based at West Suffolk Hospital and run Abbeygate, Northgate and Southgate ward. If you're looking for opportunities elsewhere, please still join us, as we'd love to talk to you about the roles, we have available across Norfolk and Suffolk.
Main duties of the job
The event starts at 10:30 am with talks in the morning and interviews in the afternoon for those who are interested. If you'd like to join the event virtually, please contact recruitment@nsft.nhs.uk so we can provide you with a link to join.
There is free parking available on site at the STEM Campus - IP33 3TB. If the car park is full you can also park in the main WSC car park.
We're also happy to accept walk ins on the day too.
About us
Great care comes from great teams. We don't want you to just come and work for us, we want you to grow and to have a long and fulfilling career with us where you can achieve your potential.
If you're compassionate, positive and motivated to embark on a new challenge, please do register your interest and join us on the day.
When? Saturday 21st May, arrive for 10:30am
Where? University Studies (STEM Innovation) Campus, 73 Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, West Suffolk College, IP33 3TB
How? You can register for this event in advance by visiting: https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/join-us or making an application via NHS jobs.
What to expect on the day? We've also invited people who may be interested in Clinical Support Worker roles, so will be starting the event at 10:30am with short talks from our talent team about future careers, current clinical support workers and those who have accessed our services. This will be followed by an informal session, so you can meet our teams and will then have the opportunity to have an interview in the afternoon (don't worry if you're not available later on the day, we can always organise an interview for a later date too).
Job description
Job responsibilities
**This post attracts a recruitment premium of £3,000 (pro-rata for part time roles). This is a one-off payment with half paid on appointment and half paid after the completion of a satisfactory probation period (6 months). The premium is taxable. Please note that should you leave employment or choose to move to an alternative post within the Trust that does not attract this recruitment premium, you will be required to reimburse all or some it, as follows: 100% of the value of the premium in the first 12 months; 50% of the value of the premium in the period 12 months to 2 years following appointment. Please note this recruitment premium is for external applicants only. Not applicable to newly qualified nurses**
**This post attracts a relocation allowance of up to £5,000. Please note that should you leave employment or choose to move to an alternative post within the Trust that does not attract this relocation allowance, you will be required to reimburse all or some it, as follows: 100% of the value of the premium in the first 12 months; 50% of the value of the premium in the period 12 months to 2 years following appointment. Please note this relocation allowance is for external applicants only. **
Job description
Job responsibilities
**This post attracts a recruitment premium of £3,000 (pro-rata for part time roles). This is a one-off payment with half paid on appointment and half paid after the completion of a satisfactory probation period (6 months). The premium is taxable. Please note that should you leave employment or choose to move to an alternative post within the Trust that does not attract this recruitment premium, you will be required to reimburse all or some it, as follows: 100% of the value of the premium in the first 12 months; 50% of the value of the premium in the period 12 months to 2 years following appointment. Please note this recruitment premium is for external applicants only. Not applicable to newly qualified nurses**
**This post attracts a relocation allowance of up to £5,000. Please note that should you leave employment or choose to move to an alternative post within the Trust that does not attract this relocation allowance, you will be required to reimburse all or some it, as follows: 100% of the value of the premium in the first 12 months; 50% of the value of the premium in the period 12 months to 2 years following appointment. Please note this relocation allowance is for external applicants only. **
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Completed Preceptorship
Essential
- completed 12 months preceptorship from qualifying
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Completed Preceptorship
Essential
- completed 12 months preceptorship from qualifying
Desirable
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).
