Job summary
We have vacancies at Prospect Park Hospital on the following Wards:
- Bluebell & Snowdrop - acute wards for adults with mental health difficulties, Bluebell is female only.
- Sorrell Ward - dedicated ward for Psychiatric Intensive Care
- Place of Safety - a calm, supportive space for patients detained under sections 135 or 136 of the Mental Health Act during severe mental health crises
Are you a qualified mental health nurse looking for a change in direction? We have a wealth of opportunity for you to enhance your Band 5 nursing career pathway and to make a true difference to the lives of our service users.
Are you are newly qualified and looking for your first role? Our Preceptorship programme is designed to support your development into the mental health in-patients staff nurse role with a bespoke induction week, monthly supervision & training sessions and comprehensive on-going support.
Our wards work closely with patients, families and wider organisations to help them to identify their needs and participate actively in their care, providing a place of empathy, kindness and compassion. We've created a culture where everyone has a voice, where service users and staff collaborate for positive change.
You'll work on a rotating shift pattern, including evenings, nights, and weekends--giving you variety and the opportunity to be part of a team that supports our service around the clock.
Please indicate on your application which Ward you wish to be considered for.
Main duties of the job
o You will be clinically responsible for the co-ordination and implementation of effective nursing care on a Mental Health ward. You will liaise with other Professional Teams and with those providing support services.o Occasionally as part of your professional development plan, take charge of the ward under the supervision of more senior qualified nursing staff member/colleague.o You will ensure that the clinical, environmental and social needs of the patient are met by assessing, developing, implementing and evaluating programmes of care, seeking guidance and direction from senior nursing staff working in the unit where necessary.o To be the best you can be, you'll access our professional clinical and leadership development to ensure you are up to date, feel confident and develop as a nurse and leader, and manage and supervise a team of junior staff.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The 4 must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Previous experience working in a mental health care setting.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Understanding of Mental Health legislation, which includes MHA, MCA and DOLs.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to contact: catherine.moulds@berkshire.nhs.uk
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The 4 must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Previous experience working in a mental health care setting.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Understanding of Mental Health legislation, which includes MHA, MCA and DOLs.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to contact: catherine.moulds@berkshire.nhs.uk
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered Mental Health, Adult or Learning Disability Nurse
- IT Literate
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Desire to undertake further training and self-improvement to support patient experience.
Previous Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable understanding of an Acute Mental Health environment
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a mental health care setting
- Clinical Governance understanding
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Understanding Mental Health legislation, which includes the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and DOLs.
- Supervision of junior staff
- Teamworking and an ability to play an effective part in wider MDT
- Able to work effectively with colleagues
- Able to work under pressure in a challenging environment.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
- Honest, trustworthy, reliable
- Understand the limits of your abilities
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered Mental Health, Adult or Learning Disability Nurse
- IT Literate
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Desire to undertake further training and self-improvement to support patient experience.
Previous Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable understanding of an Acute Mental Health environment
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a mental health care setting
- Clinical Governance understanding
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Understanding Mental Health legislation, which includes the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and DOLs.
- Supervision of junior staff
- Teamworking and an ability to play an effective part in wider MDT
- Able to work effectively with colleagues
- Able to work under pressure in a challenging environment.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
- Honest, trustworthy, reliable
- Understand the limits of your abilities
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
