Job summary
Health and Justice Rehabilitation service have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our team. We are looking to recruit an experienced RNLD.
We support individuals diagnosed with a mental health condition, a learning disability and/or Autism, who have had contact with the criminal justice system. We work in partnership with service users during their rehabilitation journey from hospital into the community.
The service runs 24 hours a day seven days a week, therefore nights and weekends are an expectation of the role.
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visithttps://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Main duties of the job
As a registered nurse within rehabilitation services, you will be responsible for themanagement of shifts on a daily basis in order to ensure care is delivered to an exceptional standard, you will support a dedicated multi-disciplinary team in meeting the needs of people accessing our services.
The successful applicant will be an effective communicator and demonstrate compassion, promoting quality of life and independence. Leadership, delegation and the use of own initiative are also essential aspects of the role. This is a challenging but very rewarding role in a well-established team.
You will need excellent communication skills and be calm, confident and resilient in your approach. You will need to be able to form therapeutic relationships with people with learning disabilities and mental health needs.
Our aim is to improve the lives of people using our services by minimising the impact of theircondition / legal status through the delivery of excellent services to promote recovery andwellbeing.
About us
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys are committed to the ongoing education and development of employees and if successful in this post; you will have the opportunity to identify professional development opportunities within your role and for your future progression.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is not open to Newly Registered Nurses, candidates must have their NMC registration in place and successfully completed the preceptorship programme in order to be considered.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is not open to Newly Registered Nurses, candidates must have their NMC registration in place and successfully completed the preceptorship programme in order to be considered.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD
- To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
- Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities
- Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Working in partnership with other agencies
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in learning disabilities
- Understanding of relevant legislation (eg Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
- Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
- Clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice
- Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections
Skills
Essential
- Communicate complex and sensitive informaiton effectively to patients, carers/families
- Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Co-ordinate and prioritise the activties of a team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD
- To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
- Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities
- Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Working in partnership with other agencies
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in learning disabilities
- Understanding of relevant legislation (eg Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
- Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
- Clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice
- Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections
Skills
Essential
- Communicate complex and sensitive informaiton effectively to patients, carers/families
- Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Co-ordinate and prioritise the activties of a team
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).
