Job summary
PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy is notfor International Nurse Recruitment.
Are you a Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse who is looking to return to practice and re- join the NMC professional register? If the answer is yes, then Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust is offering an exciting opportunity for you to undertake a Return to Practice Programme for Registered Nurses. The theoretical element of the Return to Practice course will commence in May 2024 at University West of England (UWE).
Whilst undertaking the RTP course you will be employed by Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust on an honorary contract, we cannot guarantee a post on completion; however there are usually plenty of employment opportunities available Trust wide in both inpatient areas and community teams for both Mental Health and Learning Disability Nurses.
Main duties of the job
The Return to Practice Programme prepares you for re-entry onto the professional register and is an essential requirement for returning to practice and take between 4 and 8 months. You will need to complete 450 hours on clinical placement. Weekly placement hours to be negotiated at interview and with practice to enable you to work with your practice assessor and regain your skills.More information on the RTP course can be found on the Health Education England website.As part of the programme you will receive a bursary funded through Health Education England of £500 for Return to Practice Nurses.
Return to Practice hours are unpaid but there is also the potential opportunity for you to work as a healthcare assistant through the AWP Bank whilst undertaking the course.You will be offered a placement(s) in one of our clinical areas (community or inpatient)to complete your practice requirements, where you will receive support and supervision and an assigned a practice assessor.
About us
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust)a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.
We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.
Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To attend all education days of the Return to Practice course at university and successfully complete all components of the training programme within the contract period.
To complete set Clinical Practice Hours, under the NMC Guidelines, taking responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care needs, under the supervision of registered nursing staff (Assessors & Supervisors). Promoting high quality care delivery in a specified clinical area.
To achieve a level of proficiency in both clinical practice hours and university education suitable for re-entry on the NMC register, within your field of practice.
Patients and people first
- To provide high standard, person centred, personal and compassionate patient care, putting people first.
- To take responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care needs
- To act as the patients advocate, providing information and support to enable patient choice
- To ensure sensitivity and confidentiality with all patient related information at all times
- To be adaptable and responsive in service provision to meet individual patient needs
- To work in a professional and courteous manner in accordance with the NMC code of conduct at all times
Partnership
- To participate in the promotion of good working relationships within the team, demonstrating inter-personal skills which promote clarity, compassion, empathy, respect and trust
- To work collaboratively as part of a team to ensure that all care is carried out within agreed Trust policies and procedures
- Seek to improve and develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge to facilitate continual professional development
- Identify personal development needs to undertake the care and treatment of assigned responsibilities
- To be aware of your professional boundaries and work within your competence
- To maintain accurate current patient records of observations and treatments of all contacts, maintaining confidentiality
- Be creative in developing a learning environment where feedback is welcomed and valued
Respect
- To respect, customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients carers and relatives
- To act as a role model demonstrating professionalism and integrity to those around us, ensuring equal opportunity is available to all
- To value diversity and promote inclusivity
- To adhere to Trust Policies and Guidelines
- To work to the standards of the NHS constitution
- Use AWP reporting system as necessary to report any incidents
This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To attend all education days of the Return to Practice course at university and successfully complete all components of the training programme within the contract period.
To complete set Clinical Practice Hours, under the NMC Guidelines, taking responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care needs, under the supervision of registered nursing staff (Assessors & Supervisors). Promoting high quality care delivery in a specified clinical area.
To achieve a level of proficiency in both clinical practice hours and university education suitable for re-entry on the NMC register, within your field of practice.
Patients and people first
- To provide high standard, person centred, personal and compassionate patient care, putting people first.
- To take responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care needs
- To act as the patients advocate, providing information and support to enable patient choice
- To ensure sensitivity and confidentiality with all patient related information at all times
- To be adaptable and responsive in service provision to meet individual patient needs
- To work in a professional and courteous manner in accordance with the NMC code of conduct at all times
Partnership
- To participate in the promotion of good working relationships within the team, demonstrating inter-personal skills which promote clarity, compassion, empathy, respect and trust
- To work collaboratively as part of a team to ensure that all care is carried out within agreed Trust policies and procedures
- Seek to improve and develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge to facilitate continual professional development
- Identify personal development needs to undertake the care and treatment of assigned responsibilities
- To be aware of your professional boundaries and work within your competence
- To maintain accurate current patient records of observations and treatments of all contacts, maintaining confidentiality
- Be creative in developing a learning environment where feedback is welcomed and valued
Respect
- To respect, customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients carers and relatives
- To act as a role model demonstrating professionalism and integrity to those around us, ensuring equal opportunity is available to all
- To value diversity and promote inclusivity
- To adhere to Trust Policies and Guidelines
- To work to the standards of the NHS constitution
- Use AWP reporting system as necessary to report any incidents
This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder.
Person Specification
knowledge and experience
Essential
- Previously held an NMC registration
- Passionate about returning to practice
- Able to undertake the requirements of the course and clinical placement
Desirable
- Has continued to work in healthcare whilst registration has lapsed
Person Specification
knowledge and experience
Essential
- Previously held an NMC registration
- Passionate about returning to practice
- Able to undertake the requirements of the course and clinical placement
Desirable
- Has continued to work in healthcare whilst registration has lapsed
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
