Job summary
Cubley Court is an assessment unit which provides assessment and treatment for people with organic illness whose presentation cannot be safely managed within a community environment.
You will join a motivated and forward-thinking team, where the focus of the ward is delivering high quality assessment and treatment with an emphasis on discharge.
We take pride in providing specialist care to our patients and are recognised for our care and treatment we provide. The Quality Care Commission has rated our services as "good"
Main duties of the job
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated band 5 Registered Nurse, who has an interest in providing care to older adults with Dementia within an acute inpatient service.
As a Registered nurse you provide direct personal care to patients, without direct supervision, and co-ordinate the care given by colleagues.
You will deliver high quality safe nursing care, ensuring consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence which comply with the Nursing and Midwifery Council cod of professional conduct.
The post also includes leading the delivery of comprehensive patients' assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of person-centred care in a collaborative way.
You will embrace in the delivery of best practice guidelines for Dementia Care in a supportive multi-disciplinary team including Consultant Psychiatrist, Matron, Senior Nurse, OTs and other Allied Health Professionals, Nurses, Assistants and Recreation Activity Co-ordinators to provide high quality care.
About us
There's a range of benefits
- NHS Pension Scheme
- 27- 41 days Annual leave - including bank holidays (depending on length of Service)
- Ongoing career development and training
- Robust Preceptorship programme
- Flexible working opportunities
- Yearly Appraisal and Robust monthly supervision
- Free confidential employee assistant programme
- Health and Wellbeing support
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."
Job description
Job responsibilities
What skills do we need
- Good communication skills are essential for engaging clients, carers/families and multi-professionals.
- High level of self-motivation, a positive attitude and a flexible approach are important in this role.
- A commitment to high-quality care and evidence-based practice
- Excellent teamwork skills and professionalism
The post is also open to individuals awaiting their NMC registration who can demonstrate specific interest in older adult services. Robust management supervision and clinical supervision is available to support the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What skills do we need
- Good communication skills are essential for engaging clients, carers/families and multi-professionals.
- High level of self-motivation, a positive attitude and a flexible approach are important in this role.
- A commitment to high-quality care and evidence-based practice
- Excellent teamwork skills and professionalism
The post is also open to individuals awaiting their NMC registration who can demonstrate specific interest in older adult services. Robust management supervision and clinical supervision is available to support the post holder.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health / Learning Disabilities Nurse
- Educated to Diploma Level (ie Dip HE Nursing) or evidence of post qualification education / training (working towards Diploma qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate up to date evidence-based knowledge for chosen area of clinical Nursing Practice.
Desirable
- Demonstrate the ability to develop practice around best available information
- Understanding and knowledge of dementia
Leadership
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to coordinate and lead a care team, (initially under supervision)
Desirable
- Previous exposure to supporting junior members/students of the team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health / Learning Disabilities Nurse
- Educated to Diploma Level (ie Dip HE Nursing) or evidence of post qualification education / training (working towards Diploma qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate up to date evidence-based knowledge for chosen area of clinical Nursing Practice.
Desirable
- Demonstrate the ability to develop practice around best available information
- Understanding and knowledge of dementia
Leadership
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to coordinate and lead a care team, (initially under supervision)
Desirable
- Previous exposure to supporting junior members/students of the 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.
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).
