Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a Registered Nurse to join our team at The City Anchorage. You may be a Mental Health Nurse, a Learning Disabilities Nurse or a Registered Nurse with experience in Mental Health. We are looking to appoint a nurse to join our Community Mental Health team to administer depots.
Main duties of the job
You will need to be a qualified Nurse, enthusiastic and conscientious and do everything you can to provide the best care to our service users. We are looking for someone who displays compassion, empathy and is sensitive in your approach to people who may be distressed or have a challenging manner.
We offer a supportive team environment where you will develop your own knowledge of psychosocial interventions and positive health promotion.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking to recruit a Band 5 Nurse to join The City Anchorage team.
You would be expected to:
- Administer depots both within a clinic and in the community.
- Undertake daily audits of the clinic room.
- Order medication.
- Document within clinical records.
Some of the benefits you can expect:
- 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
Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking to recruit a Band 5 Nurse to join The City Anchorage team.
You would be expected to:
- Administer depots both within a clinic and in the community.
- Undertake daily audits of the clinic room.
- Order medication.
- Document within clinical records.
Some of the benefits you can expect:
- 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
Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs
Person Specification
Professional Qualification
Essential
- Nursing Degree or Equivalent RN (MH)
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with people with mental health needs
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of issues surrounding confidentiality
Desirable
- Working knowledge/application of the Mental Health Act 1983
Other
Essential
- Fitness to undergo PMA training and perform full duties of post
- Flexibility of duty and hours over a 24 hour / 7 day a week period
- Able to travel independently
Person Specification
Professional Qualification
Essential
- Nursing Degree or Equivalent RN (MH)
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with people with mental health needs
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of issues surrounding confidentiality
Desirable
- Working knowledge/application of the Mental Health Act 1983
Other
Essential
- Fitness to undergo PMA training and perform full duties of post
- Flexibility of duty and hours over a 24 hour / 7 day a week period
- Able to travel independently
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).
