Preceptorship Forensic Mental Health Nurses

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We know that taking up your first job as a nurse is both exciting and scary. That's why we've set up our Preceptorship Academy, to help you get the very best start.

Your transition from student to registered nurse is one of the biggest leaps you will ever make in your nursing career. But you don't have to do it alone. Our preceptorship programme is designed specifically for you as a newly qualified nurse, to support you in that transition.

Working within a supportive clinically led team, you will have the opportunity to really work in partnership with patients - engaging, supporting and developing a relationship which really enables the recovery process. With a real commitment to improving care delivery, as part of our team you will be supporting quality improvements and initiatives that will enhance the patient experience.

Main duties of the job

The Forensic Services at Sussex Partnership are located across various sites in Sussex and cover the following areas:

Medium Secure Admissions Ward
Medium Secure Recovery Unit
Low Secure Services.
Locked Rehab services
Forensic Community Services
Police and Court
Women's Secure Service Pathway including Medium and Low Secure units.

Our local Forensic Preceptorship Programme is facilitated by Forensic Nurse Consultants, who will provide you with a comprehensive support and development programme, further reinforced through Clinical Supervision, identified Pre-placement learning outcomes, peer reflective practice, and monthly training days.

About us

We will help, support and nurture you to become the best you can be. We will help you to develop in confidence as a nursing professional, enhance your skills and continue your journey of life-long learning.

Our preceptorship programme is also a great opportunity to map out your continuing professional development and consider how you want to progress your career as a nurse. You will reflect on and evaluate your role and identity as a nurse, and when you need that extra bit of support to help you through, we'll be here for you alongside your multi-disciplinary team.

The programme is designed and delivered by senior mental health professionals and peer trainers - people with lived experience of mental health services. Through supervision and assessment you are supported to practice safely and build your confidence during your first 12 months as a newly qualified nurse.

Date posted

24 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,055 to £32,934 a year Band 5 - £27055

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

354-NQN-22035

Job locations

Various

BN3 4AG

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

This post offers The Trust'sGolden Hellofor band 5 or 6 Nurses, or a Relocation Package up to a maximum of £2000. (pro rata applies and subject to terms and conditions. Please see attached Protocol document

To protect the health and safety of our staff/workers, patients, and those attending our sites, we encourage our workforce to get fully vaccinated against COVID

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 protect the health and safety of our staff/workers, patients, and those attending our sites, we encourage our workforce to get fully vaccinated against COVID

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Has or is working towards nursing qualification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Has or is working towards nursing qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).