Job summary
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An opportunity has arisen for 2 Registered Mental Health Nurses to join the Rehabilitation Service, at Cherry Tree Close on the Kingsway Hospital site in Derby, where parking is free and there are good transport links.
Applications for part-time hours are welcome.
We pride ourselves on working hard yet being able to enjoy humour, peer support and team spirit.
We encourage professional development and growth and actively welcome new members to our team. Come and visit to find out more.
For newly-qualified staff, we offer a preceptorship programme, and welcome Nurses from both community and in-patient backgrounds.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to become part of a diverse multi-disciplinary team.
The team provides 24 hour, inpatient support and help to adults with severe and enduring mental illness, who have traditionally found it difficult to spend long periods of time out of other in-patient settings.
Other difficulties may include poor response to treatment, frequent relapse, repeated admissions to acute services and dealings with the criminal justice system.
Our service also has an in-reach and out-reach service, working with patients in their own homes.
Our philosophy is underpinned by the 'recovery' paradigm.
Main duties of the job
You will:
- Work as part of a team responsible for the delivery of Patient/Client Centred Care.
- Promote and support service user and carer involvement as autonomy and choices are an integral part of the philosophy of the Trust.
- Respond to the needs of people in an honest, non-judgemental and open manner which respects the rights of individuals and groups.
- Work closely with colleagues to ensure that clinical services are delivered to the highest standard and in accordance with the most recent evidence-based guidance.
- As a registered nurse, be personally accountable for your professional practice that will be delivered in accordance with the legal and professional responsibilities outlined by the NMC.
- Ensure that services are provided in a safe and supportive environment and at all times adopt a professional approach to your work promoting a positive image to service users/carers and the general public.
- Always act in a way which reflects both the word and spirit of the Trust's Values.
About us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
In summary, successful applicants will be responsible for:
- Ensuring that local and national clinical targets are achieved
- Maintaining effective communication between members of the MDTProfessional development
- Ensuring that they conform to relevant codes of practice
- Assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing care with the wider MDT
- Implementing evidenced based practice while respecting service users' own unique experiences as valuable tools in the recovery process
- Co-ordinating care for identified service users
- Safely and confidently coordinating shifts
- Providing supervision to junior staff and mentoring student nurses
- Maintaining an accessible responsive and cost effective service
These posts are full time and will involve working shifts, late and early shifts with weekends, Bank Holidays and night shifts.The personal themes of hope, self-management, empowerment and meaningful and purposeful activity are central to the client centred Recovery Approach of Cherry Tree Close which aims to promote mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing. Individuals at Cherry Tree Close are encouraged to actively identify their own needs and lead their treatment planning.Socially-inclusive, graded, meaningful activities are encouraged to develop and maximise each persons level of functioning in self-care, productivity, vocational and leisure pursuits.
The team works together with individuals to build on their ability to pursue their own life within the wider community to the fullest degree possible.The atmosphere in the unit is homely and supportive and is staffed by a multi-disciplinary team providing a 24 hour service.We are looking for candidates who have excellent interpersonal and team working skills, the ability to motivate and support individuals in overcoming challenges and working towards their goals and a genuine interest in working with clients suffering from severe mental illness.The multi-disciplinary team comprises of Nursing Staff, Occupational Therapists, Support Workers, a pharmacist and Psychiatrists.Successful applicants must hold a current registration as a mental health nurse. They must have good analytical, motivational and negotiating skills and be good communicators with a passion for recovery-focused working.Knowledge of recovery orientated practices and Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) is highly desirable.
We actively encourage positive and constructive risk taking, flexible and innovative ways of working. In return for your motivation and commitment we offer the following:
- Regular supervision and appraisal
- A supportive, flexible and hopeful work environment
- Continuing Professional Development
- A supportive network of professionals
- Training in recovery and Wellness Recovery Action Planning (as well as other recovery tools)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
In summary, successful applicants will be responsible for:
- Ensuring that local and national clinical targets are achieved
- Maintaining effective communication between members of the MDTProfessional development
- Ensuring that they conform to relevant codes of practice
- Assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing care with the wider MDT
- Implementing evidenced based practice while respecting service users' own unique experiences as valuable tools in the recovery process
- Co-ordinating care for identified service users
- Safely and confidently coordinating shifts
- Providing supervision to junior staff and mentoring student nurses
- Maintaining an accessible responsive and cost effective service
These posts are full time and will involve working shifts, late and early shifts with weekends, Bank Holidays and night shifts.The personal themes of hope, self-management, empowerment and meaningful and purposeful activity are central to the client centred Recovery Approach of Cherry Tree Close which aims to promote mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing. Individuals at Cherry Tree Close are encouraged to actively identify their own needs and lead their treatment planning.Socially-inclusive, graded, meaningful activities are encouraged to develop and maximise each persons level of functioning in self-care, productivity, vocational and leisure pursuits.
The team works together with individuals to build on their ability to pursue their own life within the wider community to the fullest degree possible.The atmosphere in the unit is homely and supportive and is staffed by a multi-disciplinary team providing a 24 hour service.We are looking for candidates who have excellent interpersonal and team working skills, the ability to motivate and support individuals in overcoming challenges and working towards their goals and a genuine interest in working with clients suffering from severe mental illness.The multi-disciplinary team comprises of Nursing Staff, Occupational Therapists, Support Workers, a pharmacist and Psychiatrists.Successful applicants must hold a current registration as a mental health nurse. They must have good analytical, motivational and negotiating skills and be good communicators with a passion for recovery-focused working.Knowledge of recovery orientated practices and Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) is highly desirable.
We actively encourage positive and constructive risk taking, flexible and innovative ways of working. In return for your motivation and commitment we offer the following:
- Regular supervision and appraisal
- A supportive, flexible and hopeful work environment
- Continuing Professional Development
- A supportive network of professionals
- Training in recovery and Wellness Recovery Action Planning (as well as other recovery tools)
Person Specification
Qualification/skills/experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 13 Mental Health
- Interest/experience in rehabilitaion/recovery
- Experience in teaching/mentoring
Desirable
Supporting evidence
Essential
- Flexible and motivated
- Knowledge of legislation such as MHA and MCA
- Experience in caseload management in named nurse role
- Ability to work without direct supervision and in a team
Person Specification
Qualification/skills/experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 13 Mental Health
- Interest/experience in rehabilitaion/recovery
- Experience in teaching/mentoring
Desirable
Supporting evidence
Essential
- Flexible and motivated
- Knowledge of legislation such as MHA and MCA
- Experience in caseload management in named nurse role
- Ability to work without direct supervision and in a team
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).
