Staff Nurse

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 19 November 2024

Job summary

It's an exciting time to join us here at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW) as we continue to develop and invest in our services as well as our staff.

We are looking for caring, empathetic, enthusiastic and motivated individuals who have a passion to improve the lives of our patients. We have new opportunities for Registered Nurses on Ferndene Hospital site, to provide specialist care for Children and Young people, between the ages of 13 - 18 years. The service provides Assessment, care and treatment for patients with mental health difficulties, Learning disabilities and/autism, in both general admission settings and secure environments.

As a CNTW employee we will support you in your personal and career development. You'll have access to a great range of training opportunities through our in-house Academy including Coaching, Apprenticeships, and our Leadership Development Programme.

We are committed to improving the working lives and health and wellbeing of our staff and that's why we have our Thrive programme. Thrive is here to support your whole wellbeing which covers emotional, physical, psychological, financial, career and social aspects.

If you'd like to apply for one of our vacancies please complete your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring, compassionate and enthusiastic qualified Band 5 Staff Nurse (Registered Mental Health and Learning Disability Nurses) within Specialist Children and Young people services at Ferndene Hospital.

Successful applicants must have a strong commitment to the delivery of high quality, safe patient care. Applicants should have a minimum of 9 months experience within post, and if within preceptorship must be working towards sign off. Applicants should have an interest in working within Specialist care in a challenging but rewarding environment.

You will work in a highly supportive team and will be encouraged to access training opportunities to further develop your knowledge and skills.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

On commencement, you will receive a robust induction to our service, service specific training to equip you in the role you have applied for, as well as mandatory training including PMVA and ILS.

You will be well supported by the Team through regular Clinical and Managerial supervision, reflective practice and team debriefs, yearly appraisals to support both your personal and professional development.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo standard NHS pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Check.

Date posted

05 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-SCG24-137-EW

Job locations

Ferndene

Moor Road

Prudhoe

NE42 5PB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 5th November 2024

Closing date : 19th November 2024

We welcome your application.

Please note - this vacancy may close early once a sufficient number of applications are received.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 5th November 2024

Closing date : 19th November 2024

We welcome your application.

Please note - this vacancy may close early once a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

  • Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RMN/RNMH/ RNLD
  • Continued professional development
  • Post registration clinical experience
  • Successfully completed the OSCE exam

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with service users with complex mental health/learning disability needs
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Mental Health/ Learning Disabilities needs
  • Care Co-ordination
  • Safeguarding

Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Good interpersonal and Communication skills
  • Collaborative working
  • Time Management
  • Risk Assessment/ Management
Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

  • Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RMN/RNMH/ RNLD
  • Continued professional development
  • Post registration clinical experience
  • Successfully completed the OSCE exam

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with service users with complex mental health/learning disability needs
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Mental Health/ Learning Disabilities needs
  • Care Co-ordination
  • Safeguarding

Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Good interpersonal and Communication skills
  • Collaborative working
  • Time Management
  • Risk Assessment/ Management

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ferndene

Moor Road

Prudhoe

NE42 5PB


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ferndene

Moor Road

Prudhoe

NE42 5PB


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Helen Benfield

Helen.benfield@cntw.nhs.uk

Date posted

05 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-SCG24-137-EW

Job locations

Ferndene

Moor Road

Prudhoe

NE42 5PB


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