Registered Mental Health Nurse

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? 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’.

We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of Derbyshire Healthcare and our Chief Executive, Ifti Majid, is a national advocate on these issues. We are actively seeking to increase diversity in our workforce through our recruitment activities. Selection will be on the basis of merit and we are committed to the principles of positive action, to address any imbalances of opportunity.

We are committed to ensuring that all Trust colleagues can work safely during the current Coronavirus crisis. As part of this, the Trust is reviewing job roles in relation to COVID-19 national guidance, in terms of home working, flexibility and safe practice, to ensure positive working environments for staff and the best quality services for patients. Please note that this post may be subject to adjustments in line with COVID-19 national guidance.

Do you thrive in a busy environment that is passionate about patient care ?

Do you enjoy being part of change and improvement ?

Are you keen to develop your skills in a supportive environment?

If the above applies to you then we welcome you to apply to be a registered nurse on ward 36 where you will find a positive, supportive and friendly team.

The ward have recently undertaken a change in function, in response to COVID, and is currently operating as the admission and assessment ward for the Unit.

The model is working well to support COVID secure environments across our unit by creating a single point for admissions.

The ward, in brief, provides a 72 hour assessment period during which COVID status is ascertained and a treatment plan or discharge plan is developed.

The plan identifies if a short admission and discharge can be achieved directly from Ward 36 or if a transfer to a treatment ward is required for, meaning that the flow is very fast-paced, yet rewarding.

The applicant is required to be dynamic, organised, enthusiastic and motivated with evidence of continued professional development.

You will need excellent communication and assessment skills and be able to use your initiative and keep calm in a busy and unpredictable environment.

Staff that have completed their preceptorship will have the opportunity to enrol in our Band 5-6 competency-based programme, with a view to becoming a Band 6 senior staff nurse once completed - an excellent development opportunity unique to our acute inpatient areas.

The successful candidate will join a nurturing team providing individualised recovery focused assessment and care planning for adults of working age.

The ward is mixed sex and comprises of 15 beds.

The team thrives on excellent care delivery and are passionate about improving patient outcomes.

We are proud to have a multi-disciplinary team that works closely together, including our designate consultant, clinical lead, occupational therapist, nursing associate, registered nurses and our fantastic team of nursing assistants.

The post will provide an ideal opportunity to extend your skill base in acute care with opportunities to become involved in a variety of work streams including recruitment, service and staff development and audit.

This role will require you to work across a 24/7 rota which will include night duties; flexible working requests will be considered.

The post holder will receive regular supervision and have access to relevant training courses to support your personal and professional development.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Kyle Dean, Ward Manager

kyle.dean@nhs.net, 01332 623886/623889

Additional contact information

Emily Shaw, Clinical Lead, Ward 36, 01332 623886/623887

NHS Jobs Link: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/916380784