Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)/LD Nurse to join Neuropsychiatry service at the world-renowned National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, part of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a unique role working with patients presenting with complex neuropsychiatric conditions, including functional neurological disorder (FND), Parkinson's Disease, Epilepsy etc. You will work as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, delivering patient-centred care in inpatient service.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate RMN/LD Nurse with experience in mental health care. You should have excellent clinical skills, the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary setting, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.
In return, we offer:
o The chance to work in a globally recognised neurological hospital
o Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
o A supportive environment that values kindness, teamwork, safety and continues improvement.
If you are passionate about mental health and want to contribute to advancing care in neuropsychiatry, we would love to hear from you
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland StreetWe are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff** UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff** UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse RMN or RNLD
Desirable
- Registered Nurse RGN-RMN (dual trained)
- Relevant qualification/experience
Experience
Essential
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate.
- Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role. Minimum 1-2 years relevant clinical experience
- Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
- Demonstrates awareness of research/evidence-based practice
Professional Development & Education
Essential
- Demonstrates an awareness of role of facilitator.
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Communication & Customer Care
- Personal & people development Demonstrates evidence of commitment to professional development.
- Quality and service improvement
- Information processing (IT skills)
- Willing to work on established Nursing.
- Information System, EPR or the relevant information system related to post
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Able to work well as part of a team.
- Able to work on/under own initiative.
- Able to prioritise own workload.
- Good leadership skills
- Demonstrates an understanding of equal opportunities.
- Able to communicate effectively verbally and written.
- Flexible approach to shift patterns.
- Demonstrates an understanding of equal opportunities.
- Able to articulate reasons for desire to work in this clinical area
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Work Pattern Flexible approach to shift patterns
- Physical Effort (e.g., lifting and handling requirements including PMVA)
- Able to move & handle patients and equipment using suitable aids
- Physical skills (e.g., requirement for speed and accuracy, hand-eye co-ordination
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse RMN or RNLD
Desirable
- Registered Nurse RGN-RMN (dual trained)
- Relevant qualification/experience
Experience
Essential
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate.
- Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role. Minimum 1-2 years relevant clinical experience
- Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
- Demonstrates awareness of research/evidence-based practice
Professional Development & Education
Essential
- Demonstrates an awareness of role of facilitator.
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Communication & Customer Care
- Personal & people development Demonstrates evidence of commitment to professional development.
- Quality and service improvement
- Information processing (IT skills)
- Willing to work on established Nursing.
- Information System, EPR or the relevant information system related to post
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Able to work well as part of a team.
- Able to work on/under own initiative.
- Able to prioritise own workload.
- Good leadership skills
- Demonstrates an understanding of equal opportunities.
- Able to communicate effectively verbally and written.
- Flexible approach to shift patterns.
- Demonstrates an understanding of equal opportunities.
- Able to articulate reasons for desire to work in this clinical area
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Work Pattern Flexible approach to shift patterns
- Physical Effort (e.g., lifting and handling requirements including PMVA)
- Able to move & handle patients and equipment using suitable aids
- Physical skills (e.g., requirement for speed and accuracy, hand-eye co-ordination
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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
