Job summary
Are you a mental health nurse looking for a new and exciting challenge? If so we have an opportunity for Staff Nurses to join a growing team on Regency Ward at Millview Hospital during a time of improvement.Regency Ward is a 20 bedded male acute ward. We primarily work with individuals who are aged 18-65 and we are located within Mill view hospital in Hove.You will be working alongside an established and experienced multi-disciplinary team (MDT).This consists of nurses, healthcare assistants, nursing associates, doctors, the occupational therapy team, a psychologist, the pharmacy team and an art therapist.Our vision on Regency Ward is "to create a space where EVERYONE'S voice is heard and valued'.We are passionate on Regency about providing the highest standards of care and ensuring to implement least restrictive practices to ensure that all individuals in our care receive the best person-centred care and treatment.You can find us on twitter at @RegencyWardIf you are a qualified or newly qualified nurse, with drive and passion and a desire for self-development, then you are a perfect person to join our team. We have an outstanding preceptorship programme for newly qualified staff and also ensure all staff are provided with a robust supervision plan and also a thorough induction. There are many opportunities for further development within the team and we welcome new ideas, no matter what your role or band is.
Main duties of the job
To deliver a high standard of evidence based inpatient nursing care in the designated care groupin partnership with the team, the service users and where appropriate their family oTo act as a primary nurse in the assessment of needs and organising of care. To co-ordinate shifts and provide supervision for support workers and students. To work within a team of nurses and other professionals who are committed to the delivery ofa quality service. To adopt a flexible approach to hours of duty, in order to meet the needs of the service over a 24-hour period. To take charge of a designated clinical area and deputise as appropriate. To represent the Ward Manager and/or care team, at appropriate forums and disseminate information as required. To represent the clinical team perspective at multidisciplinary meetings and clinical reviews of patient care. To be an active participant in the multi-disciplinary team, formulating care plans and utilisingappropriate assessments.
Covid-19 full vaccination may be a condition of employment for this role, unless an exemption applies. The successful applicant may have contact with vulnerable service users and we will therefore seek proof of being fully vaccinated during the recruitment process.
About us
Our shared values within the team at Mill View are important to us, we are one hospital, not individual areas and wards that work in isolation, we look after each other and support each other when it's needed, particularly during the hard times. Your voice and your concerns are important to the leadership team, we encourage you to talk about areas of concern andempower you to implement positive changes. We value diversity and opportunity for everyone that works here and we are incredibly proud to have won the Equality and Diversity award at the Positive Practice Awards 2021 and Team of the Year Award in 2019.
It has been a challenging year for the team due covid-19 but a year which was still full of improvement which has been driven by a skilled and passionate team. You would be provided with on-going support via regular supervision and reflective practice.If you are a qualified or newly qualified nurse, with drive and passion and a desire for self-development, then you are a perfect person to join our team. We have an outstanding preceptorship programme for newly qualified staff and also ensure all staff are provided with a robust supervision plan and also a thorough induction. There are many opportunities for furtherdevelopment within the team and we welcome new ideas, no matter what your role or band is.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver a high standard of evidence based inpatient nursing care in the designated care group in partnership with the team, the service users and where appropriate their family
- To act as a primary nurse in the assessment of needs and organising of care. To co-ordinate shifts and provide supervision for support workers and students. To work within a team of nurses and other professionals who are committed to the delivery of a quality service. To adopt a flexible approach to hours of duty, in order to meet the needs of the service over a 24-hour period. To take charge of a designated clinical area and deputise as appropriate. To represent the Ward Manager and/or care team, at appropriate forums and disseminate information as required. To represent the clinical team perspective at multidisciplinary meetings and clinical reviews of patient care. To be an active participant in the multi-disciplinary team, formulating care plans and utilising appropriate assessments.
This post offers a Golden Hello, or a Relocation package up to a maximum of £2000. (pro rata applies and subject to terms and conditions. Please see attached Protocol document).
We encourage flexible working. We know that a positive work/ life balance brings about hugehealth-related benefits, which has a positive impact on the care we provide. Please speak to us about flexible working, for example, home-working, part time hours, flexible start/ finish times or anything else. If it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver a high standard of evidence based inpatient nursing care in the designated care group in partnership with the team, the service users and where appropriate their family
- To act as a primary nurse in the assessment of needs and organising of care. To co-ordinate shifts and provide supervision for support workers and students. To work within a team of nurses and other professionals who are committed to the delivery of a quality service. To adopt a flexible approach to hours of duty, in order to meet the needs of the service over a 24-hour period. To take charge of a designated clinical area and deputise as appropriate. To represent the Ward Manager and/or care team, at appropriate forums and disseminate information as required. To represent the clinical team perspective at multidisciplinary meetings and clinical reviews of patient care. To be an active participant in the multi-disciplinary team, formulating care plans and utilising appropriate assessments.
This post offers a Golden Hello, or a Relocation package up to a maximum of £2000. (pro rata applies and subject to terms and conditions. Please see attached Protocol document).
We encourage flexible working. We know that a positive work/ life balance brings about hugehealth-related benefits, which has a positive impact on the care we provide. Please speak to us about flexible working, for example, home-working, part time hours, flexible start/ finish times or anything else. If it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current registration (mentalhealth / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role.
Desirable
- Studying towards Diploma/ Degree.
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Child and Adult safe guarding procedures.
Desirable
- Demonstrates ability to assess and manage clinical risk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current registration (mentalhealth / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role.
Desirable
- Studying towards Diploma/ Degree.
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Child and Adult safe guarding procedures.
Desirable
- Demonstrates ability to assess and manage clinical risk
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).
