Job summary
Welcome Bonus of 5% of starting salary
We are excited to be able to advertise for Band 5 Mental Health Nurses to join the team on The Orchard, Lancaster
As a staff nurse you will work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to provide a high standard of care to those individuals who are within the most acute phase of illness; ensuring that all aspects of care are delivered. You will need effective communication skills and will be required to take on the roles of shift leader and named nurse.
You will be regularly supported and supervised by a more senior member of staff and a preceptorship is available if required.
We are committed to staff development and provide encouragement and support to staff to continue their lifelong learning.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will be expected to work shifts covering 24 hours, seven days a week on a full time basis
Please note: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Clearance.
If you are not invited to interview within 3 weeks of the closing date, then please assume that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful, as it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful candidates. It is important that applicants log in to the website and check their Trac account on a regular basis to read and respond to any emails they may have received. If you do not have regular access to email/internet please advise the team of suitable contact details.
All posts are subject to the nationally agreed Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
If you would like to discuss this post further or want to arrange an informal visit please contact Ben Morgan, Ben.morgan@lscft.nhs.uk
About us
The 5% Salary Welcome Bonus package applies to this role.The bonus is only available for people who are not currently employed (or who have not been employed in the last 12 months) by any NHS provider trust in the Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care System in a like-for-like role; e.g. a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse at another Trust in the LSC ICS would not be eligible for the bonus if moving to a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse role at LSCFT. Bank only workers for Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust are eligible for the scheme if they have not held a substantive role in Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care System in the last 12 months (subject to all other terms and conditions being met). These incentives are subject to recovery clauses within the first 24 months of employment. This bonus is applicable to any successful candidate whose interview for this role is conducted prior to 30thNovember 2023.
The 5% Salary Welcome Bonus package is designed to attract and retain the very best staff in post. This scheme pays 5% of basic salary over 2 years in 4 instalments:
- 1% of basic starting salary after 2 months (counted from start date with LSCFT)
- 1% after 6 months
- 1% after 12 months
- 2% after 24 months
PLEASE NOTE:This bonus scheme is subject to a Repayment Clause should the post holder leave this role within 24 months of commencing employment. Please carefully read the attached document 'Welcome Bonus: Repayment T&C's for details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on the role. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you show how you meet each of the criteria of the person specification providing illustrative examples where possible; as this is what you will be shortlisted against.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on the role. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you show how you meet each of the criteria of the person specification providing illustrative examples where possible; as this is what you will be shortlisted against.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN registered on NMC register or LD equivalent or Occupational Therapy equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Mental health national service framework
- Up to date knowledge of dementia & person centred care.
- Knowledge of mental illness, causation, incidence, prevalence, description of disorders & impact on individuals, families & communities.
- CPA & assessment.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in dementia care and different areas of mental health.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and as a team player within a multi-disciplinary team
- Good time management. Skills & ability to work to deadlines.
- Ability to prioritise clinical workload
- Skills in advocacy and empowering service users & carers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN registered on NMC register or LD equivalent or Occupational Therapy equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Mental health national service framework
- Up to date knowledge of dementia & person centred care.
- Knowledge of mental illness, causation, incidence, prevalence, description of disorders & impact on individuals, families & communities.
- CPA & assessment.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in dementia care and different areas of mental health.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and as a team player within a multi-disciplinary team
- Good time management. Skills & ability to work to deadlines.
- Ability to prioritise clinical workload
- Skills in advocacy and empowering service users & carers.
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).
