Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Trainee - Registered Nurse Mental Health

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Job summary

ASPIRE programme (commences May 2024) Get paid to train to become a Registered Nurse Mental Health (RNMH) (subject to eligibility).

WANTED!! Devon Partnership NHS Trust are looking for passionate individuals who want to make a positive difference in the lives of people with mental health issues in Devon.

Part 1 PGCert Professional Certificate in Preparing for Practice in Nursing Individuals with Mental Health Conditions This is for a 7-month duration as a trainee RNMH with paid salary Band 4 (£23,949-£26,282), subject to agenda for change banding.

Part 2 Apprenticeship MSc Pre-registration Mental Health Nursing. Where agreed at interview, you will get an automatic entry on to part 2 on successful completion/pass of part 1.

Commencing after completion of the PG Cert this is for a 2-year duration, with a paid salary at Band 4 (£23,949-£26,282) for those eligible or alternatively you can choose the Direct Entry Route (funded by student finance England (subject to eligibility).

Minimum entry requirements:

A previous degree with a 3rdclassification or a Foundation degree

Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy (or equivalent at a pass rate)

Mandatory briefing for shortlisted candidates week commencing 19th February, interviews to take place week commencing 26th February

This opportunity is available across our Services in Devon Partnership Trust.

There is a requirement to attend residential and face to face days at the University as part of ASPIRE

Main duties of the job

Work under the guidance and support of the team or identified nurse to assist the service in delivering their clinical day-to-day activities and overall service protocols, and processes.

To participate in, support and maintain therapeutic interventions and planned activity programmes as part of the individuals care plan

To communicate any changes in the persons presentation to immediate senior person or appropriate professional in a timely manner.

To communicate effectively with people using our services, considering any communication difficulties they may be experiencing due to their poor mental health.

To offer emotional support, advice, information, and education to people using services, carers and their family including signposting them to other services.

To foster and maintain good working relations with the wider multi-disciplinary team, community teams, health and social care workers and other services. Receiving and sharing information from GPs, acute services, carers and other agencies.

Giving information and assistance to people using services and their carers so that they are aware of their rights, entitlements and the contents of their care plan.

Deal with general enquiries from other professionals, patients and members of the public.

Be involved in service user or other engagement groups as directed.

Adhere to and aim to achieve the required level for the module learning, nurse competencies and practice hours of the Aspire programme.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

Our values

We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader Employer.

Date posted

02 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-24-0116

Job locations

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF

Haytor & Salus Ward

Torbay Hospital

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

Moorland View

North Devon District Hospital

Barnstaple

EX31 4JB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Planning and Organising Skills

Essential

Able to plan and prioritise work, good time management, completing records and recording observations etc.
To take leadership and direction from qualified staff. To participate in unsupervised tasks and provide accurate feedback to relevant parties, working within own scope of practice.

Communication Skills

Essential

Effective communication skills, demonstrating fluency, clarity and ability to engage; good listening skills.
Demonstrate an ability to make and sustain professional therapeutic relationships
Good written communication.

Desirable

Effective influencing skills.
Ability to work with people in a group and on an individual basis and act as an advocate when appropriate.
Able to work well as part of a team.

Qualifications

Essential

A previous degree with a 3rd classification or a foundation degree
Good Level of Numeracy and Literacy
i.e., GCSE Grade C/4 or above in Maths & English, CSE grade 1 in Adult Numeracy & Literacy or Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy
To have been resident in the UK for two years prior to Part 2 of the Programme commencing in Jan 25, this to meet Apprenticeship Rules which are non-negotiable.

Desirable

Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within a mental health setting.

Physical Skills

Essential

To demonstrate an ability to provide practical support with daily living activities, and physically perform all nursing duties. Can undertake flexible, rotational placements as needed. Able to work in other areas, external to host placement and travel where necessary.

Experience

Essential

Knowledge of mental health and a basic understanding of physical / mental health presentations.
Some knowledge of the support needs of people with a mental health condition
Able to demonstrate a basic understanding of relevant legislation Mental Health Act/Mental Capacity Act Able to demonstrate an understanding of the role
Some experience of working in a health or social care provision - e.g., healthcare assistant, schools (SEND), personal carer
Experienced in a range of administrative practices including using Microsoft outlook, PowerPoint, Excel.

Desirable

Experience in supporting people with a mental health condition
Experience in working clinically in an acute/hospital/community care setting.

Person Specification

Planning and Organising Skills

Essential

Able to plan and prioritise work, good time management, completing records and recording observations etc.
To take leadership and direction from qualified staff. To participate in unsupervised tasks and provide accurate feedback to relevant parties, working within own scope of practice.

Communication Skills

Essential

Effective communication skills, demonstrating fluency, clarity and ability to engage; good listening skills.
Demonstrate an ability to make and sustain professional therapeutic relationships
Good written communication.

Desirable

Effective influencing skills.
Ability to work with people in a group and on an individual basis and act as an advocate when appropriate.
Able to work well as part of a team.

Qualifications

Essential

A previous degree with a 3rd classification or a foundation degree
Good Level of Numeracy and Literacy
i.e., GCSE Grade C/4 or above in Maths & English, CSE grade 1 in Adult Numeracy & Literacy or Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy
To have been resident in the UK for two years prior to Part 2 of the Programme commencing in Jan 25, this to meet Apprenticeship Rules which are non-negotiable.

Desirable

Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within a mental health setting.

Physical Skills

Essential

To demonstrate an ability to provide practical support with daily living activities, and physically perform all nursing duties. Can undertake flexible, rotational placements as needed. Able to work in other areas, external to host placement and travel where necessary.

Experience

Essential

Knowledge of mental health and a basic understanding of physical / mental health presentations.
Some knowledge of the support needs of people with a mental health condition
Able to demonstrate a basic understanding of relevant legislation Mental Health Act/Mental Capacity Act Able to demonstrate an understanding of the role
Some experience of working in a health or social care provision - e.g., healthcare assistant, schools (SEND), personal carer
Experienced in a range of administrative practices including using Microsoft outlook, PowerPoint, Excel.

Desirable

Experience in supporting people with a mental health condition
Experience in working clinically in an acute/hospital/community care setting.

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.