Job summary
Are you looking for variety to build on your existing skills & gain experience in specialist areas of Mental Health nursing? We have an exciting rotation opportunity available throughout our Adult Mental Health services based in Great Yarmouth.
*£3k Welcome bonus / Relocation bonus available (T&C'S Apply)*
This unique opportunity is available for Mental Health trained Registered Nurses who would like to work in the following areas: Adult Acute Inpatients (Northgate Hospital), Mental Health Liaison Team (James Paget Hospital) and Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team (Northgate Hospital).
This is a new rotation programme where you will rotate around all three areas & spend 8 months in each setting; you'll have the opportunity to gain insight into aspects of the acute pathway here in Great Yarmouth, exploring 3 different areas & at the end of the 24 months you'll have a substantive post in one of the areas you have spent time in on your rotation.
All three areas are fast paced services where no two days will be the same. This is the ideal role for someone who is interested in understanding the adult acute pathway and will be a fantastic foundation to prepare you for the next steps in your career.
Working on a rotation will give you the opportunity to work with a variety of professionals with different skills sets and experience, all with the same goal in mind. You will work with specialists in key areas & gain broad experience to prepare you for band 6 roles and beyond.
Main duties of the job
If you are a Registered Mental Health Nurse looking to gain experience in different areas and want to widen your expertise, then this could be the ideal role for you!
We are looking for energised individuals who will be excited to be part of something new and very special. We're looking for creativity, innovative ideas and passion towards providing excellent patient care in collaborative ways.
You'll need to take a flexible approach to your work and remain calm under pressure; being aware of the operational pressures faced in acute settings is also vital.
We're looking for a mental health nurse; you'll need to be dedicated, flexible and keen to gain invaluable experience for the future.
Working on this rotation programme will provide you with hands on experience to enrich your nursing career. You'll be welcomed, valued and supported by all of the teams you will be working alongside and can expect local inductions and training throughout.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established nursing networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Benefits
Benefits included with this role are: -
- NHS pension
- a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
- career progression
- starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
- staff physio service
- NHS discounts and many more
- Relocation packages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.
Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs
**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**
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.
Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs
**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**
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing degree or equivalent, Dip SW or Dip OT or equivalent, or HCPC registered
- Mentorship qualification or willingness to undertake mentorship training
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with people with mental health needs
Skills
Essential
- Good observation and reporting skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to display calm, mature response to difficult situations
Desirable
- Ability to supervise others
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of issues surrounding confidentiality
Desirable
- Awareness of security and its impact and willingness to expand knowledge on it.
- Working knowledge /application of the Mental Health Act 1983
Other
Essential
- Enthusiastic and well motivated
- Able to work as part of a close team
- Ability to travel independently
- Generally interested and motivated to work in a care environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing degree or equivalent, Dip SW or Dip OT or equivalent, or HCPC registered
- Mentorship qualification or willingness to undertake mentorship training
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with people with mental health needs
Skills
Essential
- Good observation and reporting skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to display calm, mature response to difficult situations
Desirable
- Ability to supervise others
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of issues surrounding confidentiality
Desirable
- Awareness of security and its impact and willingness to expand knowledge on it.
- Working knowledge /application of the Mental Health Act 1983
Other
Essential
- Enthusiastic and well motivated
- Able to work as part of a close team
- Ability to travel independently
- Generally interested and motivated to work in a care environment
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
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).
