Staff Nurse (RMN)

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

The closing date is 01 May 2025

Job summary

We currently have fantastic opportunities to recruit passionate, dedicated and highly motivated mental health and learning disability nurses that are excited to be part of the Elgar Unit, Acute services in Worcester. You will work alongside a team of professionals to develop therapeutic rapports with service users enabling them to develop a range of skills to support recovery.

The Elgar Unit is an acute Mental Health Unit in Worcester and provides inpatient services across Worcestershire. It is a vital service for supporting those with mental health difficulties of varying complexities. The ward is supported by an established Medical team who will continue to support the wider MDT.

We have a number of projects focusing on clinical leadership, operational management and strategic planning which will offer many opportunities for professional development. There are 3 wards in total, allowing us to further our offer of safe, sustainable, and quality therapeutic mental health care to our patients. Opportunities to transition from one ward to another do not come up very often and we would love you to be part of that experience with us helping us to shape a culture of care we are proud of in a new setting.

This post requires working rotational shifts.

Main duties of the job

Delivering a high quality clinical service to patients and their families.

Acting as named nurse to a group of patients under the direction / supervision of the person identified with continuing responsibility.

Participating in therapeutic group work programmes.

Taking charge of the ward in the absence of the ward manager and deputy ward manager.

You will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and contributing to; the formulation of the person's needs and the development of a relevant plan based upon the person's negotiated goals and relevant evidence based interventions.

You will, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team, provide nursing interventions to support the person to meet their agreed goals and coordinate and/ or participate in the review of progress towards those goals, utilising recommended outcome measures, involving the service user and any identified carer throughout the clinical

You will act as a positive role model for staff and service users in a manner that positively reflects the core values of the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse committed to delivering exceptional care to have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and expertise within the inpatient services.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service

Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours

Flexible and agile working opportunities

Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support

Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)

Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes

Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.

Date posted

16 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

C9798-1337

Job locations

Athelon Ward, Elgar Unit

Newtown Road

Worcester

WR5 1JG

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Where the post holder is on or above the 2nd KSF gateway they will support the Clinical Coordinator role, as described as exceptional circumstances in the job description
Promoting peoples equality, diversity and rights
Ensuring actions contribute to quality

Desirable

Experience of formulating assessments, planning, co-ordinating and supporting people within a hospital setting

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
Sound clinical skills
Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care
Good interpersonal skills
Able to work as an effective team member
Able to supervise and teach junior staff
Able to maintain clear and legible documentation

Knowledge

Essential

NMC Code of Conduct
Knowledge of person-centred care
Knowledge of the ageing
process and related mental and physical health problems
Knowledge of Clinical Governance and a commitment to clinical supervision
Knowledge of the individuals responsibility towards health and safety

Qualifications

Essential

RN Mental Health, RN (Adult) or RNLD
Registered on the NMC register
Evidence of continuing professional development
I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer

Desirable

Attended control and restraint course within the last 12 months
CPR course
Teaching and assessing qualification

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Where the post holder is on or above the 2nd KSF gateway they will support the Clinical Coordinator role, as described as exceptional circumstances in the job description
Promoting peoples equality, diversity and rights
Ensuring actions contribute to quality

Desirable

Experience of formulating assessments, planning, co-ordinating and supporting people within a hospital setting

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
Sound clinical skills
Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care
Good interpersonal skills
Able to work as an effective team member
Able to supervise and teach junior staff
Able to maintain clear and legible documentation

Knowledge

Essential

NMC Code of Conduct
Knowledge of person-centred care
Knowledge of the ageing
process and related mental and physical health problems
Knowledge of Clinical Governance and a commitment to clinical supervision
Knowledge of the individuals responsibility towards health and safety

Qualifications

Essential

RN Mental Health, RN (Adult) or RNLD
Registered on the NMC register
Evidence of continuing professional development
I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer

Desirable

Attended control and restraint course within the last 12 months
CPR course
Teaching and assessing qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).