Mental Health Nurse - Whitlingham Ward

Job summary

Would you like to work in well supported, dynamic, enthusiastic recovery focused multi-disciplinary blended female unit?

I would like to take this opportunity to get you on board with this exciting opportunity to join our team , we are looking for a Band 5 Nurse to add to our already experienced team. This is a team with a wealth of experienced colleagues who are focused on recovery and making a difference thereby has a positive impact on the quality of life for our service users.

Main duties of the job

We are openly welcoming people from a diverse clinical background who poses a vast experience in different areas of mental health. Wealth of skills and expertise in mental health will be valued and career progression will be supported within our line management and appraisal structures.

Are you a highly motivated, passionate, and skilled Mental Health Nurse?

Do you believe in keeping Service Users and Carers at the heart of everything you do?

Are you interested in developing your leadership skills whilst in a clinical role

? Would you like to work in well supported, dynamic, enthusiastic recovery focused multi-disciplinary female blended service?

Do you believe in co-production and embrace its principles?

Within this role you will be involved in working alongside the MDT, working within the confines of a robust co-produced care plan that meets the individual service users' needs whilst managing any risk factors for the individual or others. The recovery focused approach allows an opportunity to work collaboratively with carers, relatives, and other third-party agencies. In addition, this role will focus on proactively supporting reintegration back into the community, linking with third party services such as housing, drug and alcohol, attending all the necessary reviews and professional meetings as scheduled.

About us

Whitlingham provides a recovery-focused service for females who are experiencing severe and enduring mental health problems alongside posing a significant risk of harm to others. They typically require time and intensive support to aid their recovery within a provision of a blended female service.

By joining our team, you will be well supported to develop further your knowledge and skills to deliver evidence-based interventions for the group of service users. Personal development will be supported through meaningful Appraisal and via a bespoke training package (a comprehensive in house & external training programmes). On a monthly basis you will be offered reflective practice sessions, mandatory clinical supervision, and Line management supervision. You will also have an opportunity to actively take part in Quality improvement projects within the service.

Norfolk is a great all-year holiday, weekend, or short break destination. On the mid-east coast of England, we enjoy over 90 miles of unspoilt coastline, beautiful countryside, the unique Broads National Park, forests and heathland, internationally important nature reserves, picturesque market towns, amazing birdwatching and the fabulous seaside resorts of Great Yarmouth, Cromer. Norwich Airport is 5 miles from the City and you will be an hour and half away by road to London Stanstead Airport.

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Whitlingham Ward

Hellesdon Hospital

Norwich

NR6 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Whitlingham Ward

Hellesdon Hospital

Norwich

NR6 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

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