Job summary
We are looking for 2 experienced Duty Senior Nurses (DSN) to join our new team at Evergreen CAMHS Inpatient Unit an 8 bedded interim General Acute Unit (GAU) for young people of Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK). This will initially be based at Luton and Dunstable Hospital. A substantive unit is in development at Bedford Health Village and is expected to be complete by 2025, meaning career development is available.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of the night nursing team, the post holder will offer advice, expertise and support to the clinical team including for new admissions. They will also lead on any clinical and managerial issues and report all relevant information to on call managers (if required) and handover to the day staff.
You will be working within a multi-disciplinary service, supporting and supervising junior staff, and engaging young people.
We value our staff and particularly nurses as you are vital to the running of the ward. We will ensure you receive regular support, supervision and training, and if you have an area of specific interest, we will be happy to support this and work to develop your skills.
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 could you kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please could you kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- RMN
- Current NMC registration
- First level registered nurse with substantial post registration experience within an acute clinical area, and experience at a senior level including undertaking the role of Duty Senior nurse
- Evidence of Post Registration specialist clinical study
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Continuous nursing experience in a variety of setting
- Professional clinical experience in appropriate specialty including the role of duty Senior nurse (DSN)
- Effective communication skills
- Basic understanding of IT and technology including MAPS and RIO
- Ability to successfully manage resources effectively.
- Experience of conflict management
- An understanding of HR policy
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of the relevant policies and procedures
- Full understanding of a Band 7 role
- A knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence based practice
- Knowledge of clinical governance & a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively
- Able to priorities and meet deadlines effectively
- Time management skills
- Able to use initiative and make decisions
- Analyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions
- Effective leadership skills
Personal Qualities and Effort
Essential
- Professional at all times
- Dealing with distressing or emotionally demanding duties
- Approachable
- Calm and objective
- Motivated and able to motivate others
Desirable
- An empathetic approach in delivering difficult or distressing news
- Good interpersonal skills
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- RMN
- Current NMC registration
- First level registered nurse with substantial post registration experience within an acute clinical area, and experience at a senior level including undertaking the role of Duty Senior nurse
- Evidence of Post Registration specialist clinical study
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Continuous nursing experience in a variety of setting
- Professional clinical experience in appropriate specialty including the role of duty Senior nurse (DSN)
- Effective communication skills
- Basic understanding of IT and technology including MAPS and RIO
- Ability to successfully manage resources effectively.
- Experience of conflict management
- An understanding of HR policy
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of the relevant policies and procedures
- Full understanding of a Band 7 role
- A knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence based practice
- Knowledge of clinical governance & a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively
- Able to priorities and meet deadlines effectively
- Time management skills
- Able to use initiative and make decisions
- Analyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions
- Effective leadership skills
Personal Qualities and Effort
Essential
- Professional at all times
- Dealing with distressing or emotionally demanding duties
- Approachable
- Calm and objective
- Motivated and able to motivate others
Desirable
- An empathetic approach in delivering difficult or distressing news
- Good interpersonal skills
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
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Coborn Centre for Adolescent Mental Health
Cherry Tree Way, Glen Road
London
E13 8SP
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
