Job summary
As a Staff Nurse on Elm Ward you will be an integral part of our multi-disciplinary team. This is a rewarding role, providing the opportunity to gain a variety of skills and experiences working with an experienced and compassionate team.
We are a 15 bedded male Low Secure Unit focussed on reintegrating patients back into the community. We are patient centred and provide a full activity programme, including both therapeutic groups and leisure activities.
The Hellingly Centre is a Secure Hospital, comprising of three Medium Secure Wards and one Low Secure Ward. Situated in rural East Sussex, close to Hailsham, Eastbourne and Lewes, we enjoy the benefits of both beautiful countryside and the convenience and amusements larger town links provide.
This post offers a incentive, or a Relocation package up to a maximum of £4000 (pro rata applies and subject to terms and conditions).
Main duties of the job
As a Staff Nurse your main responsibilities are to:
- Uphold our core values; promoting openness, transparency and learning
- Supervise junior staff
- Be an enthusiastic mentor to new/ junior staff
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Manage shifts as nurse in charge
Conduct thorough assessments of risks and risk management plans to support incidents on the ward
You will be working with service users who have committed criminal offences, but have often also been victims themselves. Service users regularly experience stigma for both mental health and offending history, so our role is to develop trusting and safe relationships which balance being collaborative and supportive with sound risk management skills.
No two days are the same; while we have structure and set boundaries, there is always a need to be able to adapt to what is a dynamic ward environment
About us
Working in the Forensic Healthcare Services:Forensic mental health is a unique and fascinating field which provides both challenge and opportunity .
Being curious, creative, self-aware and assertive are important skills that you will build on, as you are often required to think 'outside the box'.
We play a crucial part in supporting and advocating service users towards recovery, while maintaining the legal requirements within the MHA and of public protection.
Our Trust:We provide mental health and learning disability care for all ages across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire.
We'd love you to join our organisation, rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC. Our staff agree, with 82% recognising patient care as our top priority in our staff survey.Other key survey results include:o 79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their teamo 77% identifying the opportunities to show initiative in their roles
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be a successful Staff Nurse on Elm Ward you will be:- A qualified nurse, registered on the NMC (We encourage student nurses who are due to qualify to apply and interview with us)- Passionate about improving the lives of individuals who are being held within the criminal justice system- Understanding that this is a challenging but hugely rewarding work setting- Working a mixture of shifts including Long Days (07:00 19:30) and Nights (19:00 07:30)It would also be advantageous if you:- Have experience working within a mental health setting
Development and TrainingWe are committed to investing in staff and offer regular quality supervision, reflective practice, in-depth training and development opportunities.The Forensic Healthcare Service supports nurses to undertake both academic and professional development opportunities including nurse prescribing, advanced clinical practice and multi-professional responsible clinicians. We are keen to offer staff the support to progress through a clinical career pathway and have nurses undertaking MSc programs and degree modules.
Hellingly Centre is a member of Quality Network for Forensic Mental Health Services. QNFMHS benchmarks via peer reviews, creating opportunities for qualified staff to become certified peer reviewers for nationwide forensic services
Newly Qualified NursesNewly qualified nurses/preceptees and experienced nurses are all welcome to apply.If you are a newly qualified nurse, you will have access to both the Sussex partnership NHS Foundation Trust preceptorship scheme, but also our specific forensic CDS preceptorship scheme. This allows for peer support and learning and promotes additional learning, reflective practice, self-reflection and a dynamic space to explore specific areas you highlight as learning needs.
See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details
Previous applicants need not to apply
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be a successful Staff Nurse on Elm Ward you will be:- A qualified nurse, registered on the NMC (We encourage student nurses who are due to qualify to apply and interview with us)- Passionate about improving the lives of individuals who are being held within the criminal justice system- Understanding that this is a challenging but hugely rewarding work setting- Working a mixture of shifts including Long Days (07:00 19:30) and Nights (19:00 07:30)It would also be advantageous if you:- Have experience working within a mental health setting
Development and TrainingWe are committed to investing in staff and offer regular quality supervision, reflective practice, in-depth training and development opportunities.The Forensic Healthcare Service supports nurses to undertake both academic and professional development opportunities including nurse prescribing, advanced clinical practice and multi-professional responsible clinicians. We are keen to offer staff the support to progress through a clinical career pathway and have nurses undertaking MSc programs and degree modules.
Hellingly Centre is a member of Quality Network for Forensic Mental Health Services. QNFMHS benchmarks via peer reviews, creating opportunities for qualified staff to become certified peer reviewers for nationwide forensic services
Newly Qualified NursesNewly qualified nurses/preceptees and experienced nurses are all welcome to apply.If you are a newly qualified nurse, you will have access to both the Sussex partnership NHS Foundation Trust preceptorship scheme, but also our specific forensic CDS preceptorship scheme. This allows for peer support and learning and promotes additional learning, reflective practice, self-reflection and a dynamic space to explore specific areas you highlight as learning needs.
See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details
Previous applicants need not to apply
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of MHA (1983/2007)
- Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005), to include practical knowledge of FACE documentation, DOLS and Best Interest decisions.
- Child and Adult safe guarding procedures.
- Change management, organising and prioritising workloads
- Demonstrate ability to enhance care through evidence based knowledge
- Demonstrate professional development relevant to the care group
- Demonstrates ability to assess and manage clinical risk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of MHA (1983/2007)
- Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005), to include practical knowledge of FACE documentation, DOLS and Best Interest decisions.
- Child and Adult safe guarding procedures.
- Change management, organising and prioritising workloads
- Demonstrate ability to enhance care through evidence based knowledge
- Demonstrate professional development relevant to the care group
- 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).
