Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two highly motivated, skilled and enthusiastic Senior Mental Health Nurses (Band 6) to join University Hospitals of North Midlands. We are looking for two applicants from a Mental Health Nurse background who are looking at taking on a role in an Acute Trust.
If you are a confident, experienced clinician looking for a new challenge and would like the opportunity to use your skills working in a busy, rewarding and supportive environment, we would like to hear from you.
This role will operate Monday to Friday between 9-5.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the Deputy Lead for Mental Health and Learning Disabilities with the delivery of Mental Health education and support programmes for clinical staff within an acute setting. To provide visible clinical support for all areas, to support clinical staff in managing Mental Health presentations and to provide specialist advice relating to Mental Health within departments.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work closely with Mental Health Liaison Teams across both UHNM sites, Royal Stoke and County Hospital to ensure timely discharge planning and will actively engage in in multi-agency working for the trust and attend and play an active role in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
The post holder will support clinical colleagues with emergencies relating to Mental Health, rapid tranquilisation guidance and least restrictive practice and will offer support and guidance to staff following incidents relating to Mental Health and Dementia.
The post holder will assist the Deputy Lead for Mental Health and Learning Disability in meeting statutory duties and responsibilities relating to the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and will carry out regular audits to evidence Quality Improvement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work closely with Mental Health Liaison Teams across both UHNM sites, Royal Stoke and County Hospital to ensure timely discharge planning and will actively engage in in multi-agency working for the trust and attend and play an active role in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
The post holder will support clinical colleagues with emergencies relating to Mental Health, rapid tranquilisation guidance and least restrictive practice and will offer support and guidance to staff following incidents relating to Mental Health and Dementia.
The post holder will assist the Deputy Lead for Mental Health and Learning Disability in meeting statutory duties and responsibilities relating to the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and will carry out regular audits to evidence Quality Improvement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification and Experience
Desirable
- Qualification and Experience
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification and Experience
Desirable
- Qualification and Experience
Experience
Essential
Desirable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals of North Midlands
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
