Job summary
** Please note before applying, the anticipated date of arrival for this cohort will be between October 2023 and December 2023. Subject to change.**
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We are looking for highly motivated internationally-educated nurses who can demonstrate excellent clinical and interpersonal qualities.
The successful candidate must:
- Be a registered Nurse, who can demonstrate Mental Health and/or Learning Disability experience.
- To have successfully passed the IELTS/OET to NMC required standard.
- To have completed the Mental Health CBT or evidence that this examination is booked.
Main duties of the job
We will support you by offering regular supervision, training opportunities and encourage your development and role within this evolving service on the delivery of Patient Centered Care, support for carers and evidence based practice.
Initially, you will join the trust as a Band 4 HCA whilst you are working towards passing your OSCE in Mental Health and becoming a Band 5 Registered Nurse (Mental Health/Learning Disability). You will be provided with bespoke training and support to enable you to successfully complete your OSCE exam and register with the NMC as part of the Mental Health Workforce.
The position requires shift work, including occasional nights, on a rotational basis. You must be willing to work in a fast paced environment, have a positive outlook and ensure that delivering a high quality service, which genuinely engages with service users, carers and other stakeholders, is a key priority.
About us
The Trust offers the following support package for International Nurses:
- Paid flights over to the UK
- Reimbursement for Visa
- Airport pickup and transfer in the UK
- 3 months paid accommodation
- Dedicated OCSE Training Programme
- First OSCE exam funded and its associated travel and accommodation costs
In addition to the above support, there is also a dedicated pastoral support team who will be there to assist you through your recruitment journey and the transition period into your new role with the Trust.
From appointment to arrival in the UK, you will have weekly updates with your pastoral support who will give you advice and guidance throughout the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full detailed information.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities, Patient Contact
Maintains safety, privacy and dignity of all patients in the delivery of patient centred care, recognising and respecting differences including spiritual and cultural beliefs .
Takes steps to obtain patient consent to care and treatment in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act, ensuring that patients who lack mental capacity are cared for in the least restrictive way; where restrictions are in place, considers whether a deprivation of liberty is occurring and raises this with the senior nurse.
Acts, wherever applicable, in accordance with the Mental Health Act andassociated policies and procedures.
Responsible for recognising the potential for or signs of patient harm, abuse or neglect, including poor clinical practice, reporting all such concerns and taking all reasonable steps to protect the patient. Responsible for identifying and reporting concerns regarding the safeguarding of children who may be at risk.
Maintains and further develops a physical and psychological environment
Conducive to the provision of high quality care at all times and which is gender specific and balances therapeutic and security needs.
Ensures the highest professional standards and attitudes towards the care of patients from all ward staff. Patients have learning disabilities (some with additional mental health conditions) and a history of offending behaviour which may include sexual or violent offences. Patients may demonstrate behaviours that challenge and may have difficult family situations of relevance.
Acts as named nurse for patients on Standard Care and takes responsibility as care coordinator for patients on Care Programme Approach as appropriate.
Participates in pre-admission assessments in conjunction with the clinical lead nurse and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Assesses patients needs and develops, implements and evaluates intervention plans as part of the multi-disciplinary team, with the involvement of the patient and where appropriate, their carer. Guidance is provided by the clinical lead as required, for more complex patients.
Ensures intervention plans are based on current risk assessment, evidence based practice, critical thinking and whole system support requirements that take account of relevant physical, social, cultural, psychological, spiritual, genetic and environmental factors.
Undertakes risk assessments in accordance with the Trusts Clinical RiskAssessment and Management Policy, devising and implementing actions and intervention plans which take the risk formulation fully into account.
Maintains a domestic and homely environment within the unit, encouraging and teaching patients to participate in self care and domestic tasks.
May be required to accompany and provide support to patients away from the clinical area dependent on current risk assessment. This may include social inclusion/community integration/transfer to and from appropriate areas e.g. acute hospitals, police stations, prison, court etc. Drives Trust vehicles as and when required, if licensed.
Responsible for the safe administration of medicines in accordance with Trust policy, legal requirements and NMC guidance.
Provides health education and advice on health promotion to patients and their carers.
Contributes to the planning and co-ordination of clinical interventions to challenging behaviour such as self harm and aggression.
Promotes positive interventions based on a formulation of the factors surrounding a patients behaviour.
Demonstrates safe physical interventions in the management of violence and aggression as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full detailed information.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities, Patient Contact
Maintains safety, privacy and dignity of all patients in the delivery of patient centred care, recognising and respecting differences including spiritual and cultural beliefs .
Takes steps to obtain patient consent to care and treatment in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act, ensuring that patients who lack mental capacity are cared for in the least restrictive way; where restrictions are in place, considers whether a deprivation of liberty is occurring and raises this with the senior nurse.
Acts, wherever applicable, in accordance with the Mental Health Act andassociated policies and procedures.
Responsible for recognising the potential for or signs of patient harm, abuse or neglect, including poor clinical practice, reporting all such concerns and taking all reasonable steps to protect the patient. Responsible for identifying and reporting concerns regarding the safeguarding of children who may be at risk.
Maintains and further develops a physical and psychological environment
Conducive to the provision of high quality care at all times and which is gender specific and balances therapeutic and security needs.
Ensures the highest professional standards and attitudes towards the care of patients from all ward staff. Patients have learning disabilities (some with additional mental health conditions) and a history of offending behaviour which may include sexual or violent offences. Patients may demonstrate behaviours that challenge and may have difficult family situations of relevance.
Acts as named nurse for patients on Standard Care and takes responsibility as care coordinator for patients on Care Programme Approach as appropriate.
Participates in pre-admission assessments in conjunction with the clinical lead nurse and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Assesses patients needs and develops, implements and evaluates intervention plans as part of the multi-disciplinary team, with the involvement of the patient and where appropriate, their carer. Guidance is provided by the clinical lead as required, for more complex patients.
Ensures intervention plans are based on current risk assessment, evidence based practice, critical thinking and whole system support requirements that take account of relevant physical, social, cultural, psychological, spiritual, genetic and environmental factors.
Undertakes risk assessments in accordance with the Trusts Clinical RiskAssessment and Management Policy, devising and implementing actions and intervention plans which take the risk formulation fully into account.
Maintains a domestic and homely environment within the unit, encouraging and teaching patients to participate in self care and domestic tasks.
May be required to accompany and provide support to patients away from the clinical area dependent on current risk assessment. This may include social inclusion/community integration/transfer to and from appropriate areas e.g. acute hospitals, police stations, prison, court etc. Drives Trust vehicles as and when required, if licensed.
Responsible for the safe administration of medicines in accordance with Trust policy, legal requirements and NMC guidance.
Provides health education and advice on health promotion to patients and their carers.
Contributes to the planning and co-ordination of clinical interventions to challenging behaviour such as self harm and aggression.
Promotes positive interventions based on a formulation of the factors surrounding a patients behaviour.
Demonstrates safe physical interventions in the management of violence and aggression as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current and valid PRN number
- IELTS/OET that meets NMC requirements
- CBT Mental Health - Part 1 and Part 2 (or evidence examination is booked)
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Registered Nurse
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience if working with people with learning disabilities, mental ill health or autism.
Desirable
- Experience of working within an inpatient setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidenced based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
Desirable
- Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current and valid PRN number
- IELTS/OET that meets NMC requirements
- CBT Mental Health - Part 1 and Part 2 (or evidence examination is booked)
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Registered Nurse
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience if working with people with learning disabilities, mental ill health or autism.
Desirable
- Experience of working within an inpatient setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidenced based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
Desirable
- Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
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).
