Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join an enthusiastic, forward thinking, multi-disciplinary team, within the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
PICU is a 10 bedded mixed unit where all patients are detained under The Mental Health Act. Patients within the PICU are experiencing an acute episode of mental ill health and require a range of specialist interventions.
Whether this is your first role or you are looking to move into a more senior position or you are returning to practice we know that your career development and the support that you receive is important. Find out about nursing careers by downloading our Destination Humber booklet.
Main duties of the job
As a valued staff member you can expect to receive a comprehensive induction into the Trust and to the team, a structured 6 month Preceptorship programme will be provided if required and a bespoke training passport has been developed for all PICU staff.
Staff wellbeing and support is very important to us and we have various embedded systems in place to promote this, including regular Clinical and Managerial supervision, weekly reflective practice, team discussions after all shifts and 6 monthly Team away days.
As a Registered Nurse on PICU and as part of the MDT you will provide a high level of specialist care utilising formal assessments, diversional activity's and medication management. Working towards trauma informed care you will receive training in psychological interventions.
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse, Mental Health, Learning disability's or student awaiting entry onto the register
- Appropriate Knowledge and experience of working in a Mental health setting
Desirable
- Evidence of specialist practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Part III or 13 of NMC live register
- A broad understanding of relevant Policy, legislation and their application to clinical and service area
- Standard IT skills
Desirable
- Full understanding of relevant policy, drivers and their application to clinical and service area
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective interpersonal/communication skills
- Evidence of good time management skills
- Work within the culture of improving working lives and working time directive
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Trust policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse, Mental Health, Learning disability's or student awaiting entry onto the register
- Appropriate Knowledge and experience of working in a Mental health setting
Desirable
- Evidence of specialist practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Part III or 13 of NMC live register
- A broad understanding of relevant Policy, legislation and their application to clinical and service area
- Standard IT skills
Desirable
- Full understanding of relevant policy, drivers and their application to clinical and service area
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective interpersonal/communication skills
- Evidence of good time management skills
- Work within the culture of improving working lives and working time directive
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Trust policies and procedures.
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).
