Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to join Tansley Ward as part of the existing Leadership team.
We are a forward thinking acute ward delivering high quality inpatient care for males of working age with a functional mental illness. We have a full MDT wrapped around the patient including Ward Based OTs, Psychology, Pharmacists, Recreation Workers, Physiotherapists, Dieticians and access to other professions allied to health. We have a strong emphasis on person centred care and the sensory needs of our patients, especially given the increase in the number of patients with ASD and mental illness.
As a leadership team we are supported by Unit Matron and Clinical Leads under the direction of the Head of Nursing. We have regular Practice Development Groups, training opportunities and supervision. We are open to new ideas and embrace Quality Improvement at a team level.
We are in the process of preparing the team and our patients to move over to a purpose built unit on the same site in less than 12 months time, enabling us to deliver a person centred model of care in a state of the art environment. It will provide single, en-suite rooms, ward specific outside space, a progressive OT service working with the sensory needs of patients alongside a full MDT approach.
We are looking for an experienced RN to support high quality clinical care and be part of the preparations and planning for the move to a new environment.
Main duties of the job
Provide a professional role model for the delivery of high quality care.
Promote service user and carer involvement, autonomy and choice and ensure that this is embedded into the philosophy of clinical area.
Ensure service users have an appropriate evidence based risk assessment and are fully involved in a care plan to support the needs identified.
Ensure that legislative requirements are maintained (MHA Code of Practice etc) and ensure that where necessary the Child/Adult protection procedures are followed.
Have a high clinical profile that includes the provision of hands on care, having a global overview of care packages and clinical activities.
Ensure that all providers of care throughout the health community are involved in planning, delivery and evaluation of care where indicated.
Ensure that there is an effective system in place for the coordination of care (i.e. Named Nurse system) and support the development of the Nursing Service. Ensure care is delivered in a person centred manner.
Ensure that the the Trust policy for clinical supervision is implemented which includes maintaining your own clinical and managerial supervision. Ensure that the staff you are responsible for attend relevant statutory training as identified by the Trust.
Ensure personal professional development, promote good practice, prevent poor practice intervening in unacceptable practice.
Participate in the bleep holding system.
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 ON 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.
You will strengthen our innovative and experienced teams and contribute to the high standards of Care that we provide to the people of Derbyshire.
As an organisation we lead on a number of key research areas such as Mindfulness, Compassion, Dementia, Delirium, Self-Harm, Safeguarding and Childrens Mental Health Psychological Interventions. Derbyshire is an area of outstanding natural beauty boasting one of the UKs most accessible national parks.
Derbyshire is a culturally diverse county and we hope to welcome you to our diverse and forward thinking organisation so that we can be Better Together.
Details of our staff support packages are on our website. Some of which include:
- Schwartz Rounds
- PEER Support
- Employee assistance service
- Training and development opportunities such as psychodynamic therapy training, coaching and mentoring
- Support to meet your registration needs
- Access to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Research Centre and library facilities
We look forward to hearing from you, and working alongside you if you share our Trust Values, come and join our Team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click ON 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.
You will strengthen our innovative and experienced teams and contribute to the high standards of Care that we provide to the people of Derbyshire.
As an organisation we lead on a number of key research areas such as Mindfulness, Compassion, Dementia, Delirium, Self-Harm, Safeguarding and Childrens Mental Health Psychological Interventions. Derbyshire is an area of outstanding natural beauty boasting one of the UKs most accessible national parks.
Derbyshire is a culturally diverse county and we hope to welcome you to our diverse and forward thinking organisation so that we can be Better Together.
Details of our staff support packages are on our website. Some of which include:
- Schwartz Rounds
- PEER Support
- Employee assistance service
- Training and development opportunities such as psychodynamic therapy training, coaching and mentoring
- Support to meet your registration needs
- Access to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Research Centre and library facilities
We look forward to hearing from you, and working alongside you if you share our Trust Values, come and join our Team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN (Mental Health)
- Recent and relevant experience
Desirable
- Previous leadership experience
- Demonstrate the development of post registration clinical competence
Practice Supervisor/Practice Assessor Qualification
Essential
- Practice supervisor/assessor qualification or equivelent or due to complete
- Experience of Supervising/Assessing students
- Experience of mentoring Preceptees
Desirable
- Coaching qualification or experience
Supervision
Essential
- Clinical Practice supervision qualification or due to complete
- Experience of delivering clinical supervision within a recognised model
- Evidence of up to date Personal Development Plan, Professional Portfolio
Desirable
- Evidence of accessing effective supervision within own practice
Delivery of High Quality Care
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of professional accountability and codes of conduct and their application in practice.
- Demonstrate experience of working within a person centred model of care
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience of audit and assurance
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience of working within the CPA framework
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN (Mental Health)
- Recent and relevant experience
Desirable
- Previous leadership experience
- Demonstrate the development of post registration clinical competence
Practice Supervisor/Practice Assessor Qualification
Essential
- Practice supervisor/assessor qualification or equivelent or due to complete
- Experience of Supervising/Assessing students
- Experience of mentoring Preceptees
Desirable
- Coaching qualification or experience
Supervision
Essential
- Clinical Practice supervision qualification or due to complete
- Experience of delivering clinical supervision within a recognised model
- Evidence of up to date Personal Development Plan, Professional Portfolio
Desirable
- Evidence of accessing effective supervision within own practice
Delivery of High Quality Care
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of professional accountability and codes of conduct and their application in practice.
- Demonstrate experience of working within a person centred model of care
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience of audit and assurance
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience of working within the CPA framework
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
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).
