Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 5 Registered Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Nurses to work in our Forensic low secure service. The forensic low secure service has a philosophy that embraces an ethos of recover and social inclusion.
There are opportunities for; newly qualified nurses, experienced nurses who are looking for a new challenge, or want to expand on your expertise. You'll have an opportunity to provide support when patients require specialist mental health input across clinical areas, follow your own career path and make a real impact on improving health and care.
It is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of visible and inclusive multi disciplinary professional in providing high quality care to patients.
Please state "three reasons to shortlist me" in the first paragraph of the supporting statement in order to be considered for shortlisting.
We sometimes close adverts early if there is a high response, so apply now
Main duties of the job
ELFT has long been recognised as a centre of excellence for mental and health care, innovation and improvement. Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
So it is a very exciting time for you to come and work for us.
Working for your organisation
Join our CQC outstanding trust, by applying for one of our exciting Band 5 opportunities within our in-patient wards.
We offer a nationally recognised Preceptorship programme that is used as an example of regional excellence; with dedicated support to help you consolidate your knowledge and skills during the first six months of qualification and progress your career further.
ELFT offer exceptional opportunities for continued professional development and career progression; with development programmes for progression onto Band 6-8, with the emphasis on valuing your contribution and identifying clinical leaders of the future.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further information.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- oRegistered Mental Health Nurse or Registered Learning Disability Nurse (regrettably advert not applicable to overseas sponsorship schemes)
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with mental health problems/ learning disabilities
- Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour.
- Working within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Experience of providing individualized and culturally sensitive care.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
- Minimizing clinical risk and reducing restrictive practices.
- Able to manage time so that deadlines are met.
- Ability to recognise stress.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Able to work sensitively and compassionately with patients.
- Emotional Intelligence and Personal Resilience
- To have knowledge of Mental Health presentations and appropriate interventions.
- NMC Code of Conduct.
- Knowledge of risk management and how to plan care to account for risk.
Desirable
- Current Developments in nursing.
- Awareness of supervision and reflective practices.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- oRegistered Mental Health Nurse or Registered Learning Disability Nurse (regrettably advert not applicable to overseas sponsorship schemes)
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with mental health problems/ learning disabilities
- Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour.
- Working within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Experience of providing individualized and culturally sensitive care.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
- Minimizing clinical risk and reducing restrictive practices.
- Able to manage time so that deadlines are met.
- Ability to recognise stress.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Able to work sensitively and compassionately with patients.
- Emotional Intelligence and Personal Resilience
- To have knowledge of Mental Health presentations and appropriate interventions.
- NMC Code of Conduct.
- Knowledge of risk management and how to plan care to account for risk.
Desirable
- Current Developments in nursing.
- Awareness of supervision and reflective practices.
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).
