Job summary
We are searching for a Band 6 Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse to join us on Beech Ward based in Torquay, Torbay Hospital. Beech ward is a 16 bedded inpatient Mental Health Ward that supports primarily older adults with functional mental health difficulties.
We warmly welcome Band 5 Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurses who are passionate about developing into a leadership role. The successful candidate will be supported by a team of experienced Band 6's and Ward Manager.
At Beech Ward, we pride ourselves on being a dedicated, passionate and skilled team, driven by the motivation to improve the lives and mental health of older adults.
"Team support is outstanding." - Ruth, Staff Nurse on Beech
"We are a caring and compassionate team." - Hannah, Discharge Facilitator
"Staff go beyond the call of duty." - A service user.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team in a service that has been rated as Outstanding by the CQC. Working alongside the ward manager, and within the MDT, you will ensure that service users receive a high standard of person-centred care which enables them to recover in a timely way.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will, in collaboration with the Ward Manager, ensure continuous clinical and professional development for ward staff through on the job coaching, mentoring, audit, regular supervision, and ward based training of less experienced staff.
The post holder will deputise for the ward manager as required and promote multi-disciplinary team working whilst leading predominantly on nursing issues and leadership.
All staff working within our Trust should adopt our values.
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.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These 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 conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience
- Experience as a Band 5 in an acute inpatient setting.
- Experience working within MDT.
- Clinical supervision and mentoring experience.
- Experience of managing staff.
- Mentoring staff in line with professional requirements.
Desirable
- Experience of working with older adults.
- Experience managing physical healthcare co-morbidities.
Qualifications
Essential
- A professional Mental Health Nursing qualification
- Evidence of PREP
Desirable
- Teaching qualification e.g. Mentors 998
- Leadership training
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of NSF Mental Health Act/ MH Capacity Act.
- Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Able to provide and receive complex sensitive information in relation to staff, service users, families and carers.
- Able to problem solve and assist others in this process.
- Effectively manage admission/discharges.
- Ability to assess and manage risk effectively.
- Lead and supervise staff to provide a high quality, effective service.
- Good liaison skills and ability to manage difficult and complex situations.
- Effectively able to manage own time and that of the team.
- Ability to work flexibly.
- Able to undertake nursing procedures e.g. manual handling, physical restraint.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience
- Experience as a Band 5 in an acute inpatient setting.
- Experience working within MDT.
- Clinical supervision and mentoring experience.
- Experience of managing staff.
- Mentoring staff in line with professional requirements.
Desirable
- Experience of working with older adults.
- Experience managing physical healthcare co-morbidities.
Qualifications
Essential
- A professional Mental Health Nursing qualification
- Evidence of PREP
Desirable
- Teaching qualification e.g. Mentors 998
- Leadership training
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of NSF Mental Health Act/ MH Capacity Act.
- Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Able to provide and receive complex sensitive information in relation to staff, service users, families and carers.
- Able to problem solve and assist others in this process.
- Effectively manage admission/discharges.
- Ability to assess and manage risk effectively.
- Lead and supervise staff to provide a high quality, effective service.
- Good liaison skills and ability to manage difficult and complex situations.
- Effectively able to manage own time and that of the team.
- Ability to work flexibly.
- Able to undertake nursing procedures e.g. manual handling, physical restraint.
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).
