Job summary
Ward 36 is an acute mental health ward that provides assessment and treatment for working age adults adults whose presentation cannot be safely managed within a community environment.
The team is open and friendly with an emphasis on working together and creating a positive working environment.
We take pride in providing specialist care to our patients and we are recognised for our care and treatment we provide.
The Quality Care Commission has rated our services as "good".
This would be a unique opportunity for anyone who has the skills and experience to be part of a leadership team in implementing and evaluating the delivery of a high quality/innovative service.
In addition to clinical leadership, there is an operational management component to the role with responsibility for supporting the Senior Nurse in the management of the ward budget, sickness management, training and staff development.
We are seeking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Lead Nurse, who has an interest in providing care to adults and older adults within an acute inpatient service.
You will work within a supportive, multi-disciplinary team including Consultant Psychiatrist, Head of Nursing, Matron, Senior Nurse, OTs and other Allied Health Professionals, Nurses, Assistants and Recreation Activity Co-ordinators to provide high quality care.
Main duties of the job
- Providing strong clinical leadership, ensuring evidence-based practice is delivered to improve the quality of and shape responsive services.
- Monitoring and ensure maintenance of standards of care that support safe high quality practice throughout the twenty-four hour period.
- Supporting junior colleagues within the multi-disciplinary process.
- Supervising and promoting staff development.
- Be part of the Bleep Holder rota .
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 review the 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.
- Ensure a high clinical profile that includes the provision of direct nursing care, with a global overview of all care packages and clinical activity within a defined area.
- Provide strong clinical leadership and support to junior colleagues.
- Provide regular clinical supervision for junior colleagues in line with Trust policy.
- Facilitate junior colleagues to deliver high quality assessment / formulation / person-centred care planning / risk assessment and management is firmly embedded within clinical practice and in line with best practice evidence.
- Exercise professional accountability and responsibility, taking into account the actions of other professional who are responsible / accountable to you.
- Act as a role model and as a senior clinician to promote high standards of professionalism representing both the Trust and the profession in the exercise of their duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the 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.
- Ensure a high clinical profile that includes the provision of direct nursing care, with a global overview of all care packages and clinical activity within a defined area.
- Provide strong clinical leadership and support to junior colleagues.
- Provide regular clinical supervision for junior colleagues in line with Trust policy.
- Facilitate junior colleagues to deliver high quality assessment / formulation / person-centred care planning / risk assessment and management is firmly embedded within clinical practice and in line with best practice evidence.
- Exercise professional accountability and responsibility, taking into account the actions of other professional who are responsible / accountable to you.
- Act as a role model and as a senior clinician to promote high standards of professionalism representing both the Trust and the profession in the exercise of their duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse - RNMH or RNLD
- Educated to Diploma Level (ie Dip HE Nursing) or evidence of post qualification education/training
Desirable
- Previous, recent, relevant experience
Leadership Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate leadership skills such as motivation, facilitation, mentorship, etc. Demonstrate up-to-date evidence-based
Desirable
- Evidence of being able to work independently
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse - RNMH or RNLD
- Educated to Diploma Level (ie Dip HE Nursing) or evidence of post qualification education/training
Desirable
- Previous, recent, relevant experience
Leadership Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate leadership skills such as motivation, facilitation, mentorship, etc. Demonstrate up-to-date evidence-based
Desirable
- Evidence of being able to work independently
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).
