Inpatient Forensic Staff Nurse

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Would you like to join an innovative organisation committed to the best possible care delivered by the best people?Beech Unitis looking for a compassionate and enthusiasticForensic Staff Nurseto join its team inRadlett, Hertfordshire.

Beech Ward is a 15-bed low-secure service for men with mental illnesses and a history of offending behaviour who are at significant risk of causing harm to others. It offers specialist psychological, psychiatric and behavioural therapies and complex specialist rehabilitation to help patients prepare for their return to life in society.

This role is the perfect opportunity for a Mental Health Nurse seeking a new challenge in a dynamic and rewarding environment where no two days are the same.

Staff benefits include 27 days annual leave, access to one of the UK's best pension schemes, flexible working options, childcare support, CPD opportunities, regular appraisal, subsidised gym membership, access to discounts, and so much more. The successful candidate will also receive £120 towards their NMC registration fee.

Main duties of the job

As our new Staff Nurse, you would be welcomed into a safe and supportive multidisciplinary staff team that would empower and encourage you to be the best version of yourself for the benefit of those we care for.

On a day-to-day basis, the role would involve assessing, planning and implementing evidence-based care, working as part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team and as the named nurse for an identified group of service users.

The post-holder would also help run shifts and assist the Charge Nurse and Team Leader, supporting and acting as a positive role model to more junior members of the team. Working hours would involve shifts, including some nights, weekends and bank holidays.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate an ability to manage competing demands and organise their own work effectively. They must be non-judgemental, sensitive and calm, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They also need a good understanding of relational security and must be prepared to model and promote the Trust's values at all times.

About us

At HPFT we provide an exciting and forward-thinking work environment, where staff feel valued and supported to reach their full potential. We are proud to be one of the top five recommended NHS Trusts to work for, and hold a CQC rating of Outstanding, making us one of the highest-rated Mental Health Trusts in the country.

On joining HPFT, you would be able to enjoy an extensive range of trust-wide staff benefits including:

27 days annual leave
One of the best pension schemes in the UK
Up to £120 towards professional registration fees
Flexible working options
Car leasing scheme
Childcare discounts
Wellbeing events and activities
A 24-hour staff support helpline

You would also benefit from regular supervisions, bespoke training opportunities, and the co-construction of your own personal development objectives to ensure you continue to progress and develop professionally.

Please click on the link to the HPFT's career development pages for more information about the wide range of potential career pathways we can support you through. The attachedStaff Rewards and Benefits document will also provide further details about working for the Trust.

Date posted

30 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata + 5% of basic salary (min £1,258 max £2,122)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

367-LD&F-8876

Job locations

Beech Unit

Harper Lane

Radlett

WD7 9HQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

As Staff Nurse at Beech, your responsibilities would include:

Actively fulfilling the role of Named Nurse for an identified group of service-users, providing a holistic approach to assessment, treatment, review and management of packages of care.
Ensuring the statutory requirements of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act are observed and applied at all times.
Working flexibly and co-operatively as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver quality person-centred care.
Assisting in the day-to-day smooth running of the unit, providing clinical supervision to junior staff as required.
Working with, talking to and listening to service-users, carers and families, and encouraging their participation in the recovery process.

You must have RNMH/RNLD/RMN/RGN and be registered with the NMC. Experience of care planning and of assessing and managing clinical risk are essential. Mentorship training and management training would be an advantage, as would experience of working in a secure setting.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As Staff Nurse at Beech, your responsibilities would include:

Actively fulfilling the role of Named Nurse for an identified group of service-users, providing a holistic approach to assessment, treatment, review and management of packages of care.
Ensuring the statutory requirements of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act are observed and applied at all times.
Working flexibly and co-operatively as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver quality person-centred care.
Assisting in the day-to-day smooth running of the unit, providing clinical supervision to junior staff as required.
Working with, talking to and listening to service-users, carers and families, and encouraging their participation in the recovery process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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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).