Nursing Assistant (Kedleston Low Secure Unit)

Job summary

The Kedleston Unit is a twenty bedded, male Low Secure Unit based on the Kingsway Hospital Site in Derby. The Kedleston Unit delivers intensive, comprehensive, multidisciplinary treatment and care for patients who have demonstrated disturbed and offending behaviours in the context of a serious mental disorder and who's risks require the provision of security.

The Kedleston Unit aims to provide the highest standard of care and treatment to patients with mental health problems who are detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 in a dedicated gender specific environment.

The Kedleston Unit comprises of two wards: Curzon Ward which has 8 beds and Scarsdale Ward which has 12 beds. Curzon Ward functions as a low secure admission and treatment ward. Scarsdale Ward functions as a low secure rehabilitation ward.

Please use the 'Supporting Information' section to take the time to tell us about why you want to work in forensic mental health services and why you are the ideal candidate for this position.

Interviews will take place in person at Kingsway Hospital Site between 8th and 13th August.

Main duties of the job

We are inviting applications with a passion for nursing patients, providing treatment to people with acute mental ill health, with more complex needs including those with offending histories. Complying with security is imperative within this service, this includes physical and relational security.

We would welcome applications from people who feel they have the qualities to work in this demanding environment.

If you have excellent communication skills and are person centred in your approach to care, we would encourage you to apply for this challenging but rewarding role.

Care is delivered as part of a multi professional team in an innovative way to meet individual needs. The successful applicant will be supported into an established team and receive regular supervision, training and development.Kingsway Hospital offers a scenic restful environment and is situated near to the A38 transport link and is 10 minutes bus ride from Derby City Centre. Free parking is available for staff who works at Kingsway.

NVQ 3 in Health & Social care (or nearly completed) or the equivalent relevant experience is an essential requirement for this post. Please clearly evidence this in your application.

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 LGBTQ+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities