Job summary
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is looking for dedicated and forward thinking NHS experienced Registered Mental Health Nurses to join the Trust Staff Bank.
Our flexible work offer is based on working on an as and when basis which will fit around your availability and will give you the following rewards:
- Work the hours you want
- Rates of Pay (AFC Rates)
- Band 5 £17.69 per hour (plus holiday pay and enhancements and/ or bonus payments)
- Opportunity to move into permanent roles
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
- Self-rostering for shifts
- Opportunity to undertake shifts in all different areas
- Shifts Undertaken will support revalidation
Main duties of the job
Successful applicants will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of high quality patient care. Applicants must be dedicated to improving and encouraging positive patient experiences and deliver on our values of Care, Respect and Responsibility. You need to work as part of a team, possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, demonstrate an understanding of issues of confidentiality and have recent proven experience in an NHS acute hospital setting.
If you enjoy a challenge, are motivated, organised and would like to join the dynamic and highly skilled team, then we would welcome an application from you. As part of the on boarding process all shortlisted individuals will be expected to undertake an assessment paper and a formal interview
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as BAME, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse
Knowledge & Training
Essential
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1983/2007).
- Working knowledge of implementing clinical policies and procedures
- Understanding of restrictive interventions and de-escalation techniques
- Knowledge of a full range of therapeutic skills and approaches
Experience
Essential
- Have an excellent understanding of - and experience of working with patients who have suffered trauma - demonstrating trauma informed care.
- Experience of working with patients in an inpatient mental health setting
- Experience of commencing and downgrading enhanced observations to high-risk patients.
- Experience of working with patients who may be confused or present with challenging behaviour
Communications
Essential
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills with an enthusiastic approach to the provision of high-quality care and safe care delivery
- Excellent record keeping skills
- Acts as an advocate for vulnerable people and staff where necessary
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload Essential
- Able to keep full and accurate records
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse
Knowledge & Training
Essential
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1983/2007).
- Working knowledge of implementing clinical policies and procedures
- Understanding of restrictive interventions and de-escalation techniques
- Knowledge of a full range of therapeutic skills and approaches
Experience
Essential
- Have an excellent understanding of - and experience of working with patients who have suffered trauma - demonstrating trauma informed care.
- Experience of working with patients in an inpatient mental health setting
- Experience of commencing and downgrading enhanced observations to high-risk patients.
- Experience of working with patients who may be confused or present with challenging behaviour
Communications
Essential
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills with an enthusiastic approach to the provision of high-quality care and safe care delivery
- Excellent record keeping skills
- Acts as an advocate for vulnerable people and staff where necessary
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload Essential
- Able to keep full and accurate records
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).
