Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Mental Health / Learning Disability Nurses Open Day Recruitment Event

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Job summary

Are you interested in a career in mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services?

Come and join us at our Open Day Recruitment Event for Mental Health / Learning Disability Nurses taking place on Saturday 9th September 2023 at North Devon District Hospital.

Come and find out more about the services we provide and the opportunities we can offer to you. See the schedule for the day below where you can also take the opportunity to book an interview on the day of the event.

We have a range of full time, part time and bank opportunities available.

Flexible Working - Our Bank Nurse roles are great opportunities for those looking for more flexibility in their working patterns. This is a great opportunity to book your own shifts around any other family or study commitments you may have.

Copy and paste the link below into your browser to book onto the event or use the "Register for the event" link in the supporting links section of the advert

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/X5LGU1/

Saturday 9 September 2023

Health and Wellbeing Hub, Level 0, North Devon District Hospital

9:45 - Welcome
10:00 - About us and our services
11:00 - Tour of our wards
11:30 - Q&A session
PM - Optional interviews

For more information email: dpt.recruitment@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

To assess care needs, develop, implement and evaluate individual care plans.
To provide named nurse role to people who use our service.
To promote and improve quality of service provided.
To manage the unit in the absence of Ward Manager / Team Leader
To participate in the internal rotation system including weekend working

Duties and Responsibilities

To be a proactive, skilled member of the ward Multi-Disciplinary team
To have knowledge and experience of providing individual and group clinical/therapy work.
To demonstrate effective leadership and assist with providing advice and guidance to non qualified staff and students.
To be responsible for the provision and maintenance of effective therapeutic relationships, which at all times acknowledges the rights, personal dignity and encourages opportunity for growth and development of the person using this service.
To provide cross cover to other mental health units located on the same site when there is a clinical need.
To work in line with agreed safeguarding protocols at all times
Actively engage in required training
To demonstrate a working knowledge of the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 (including 2007 updates), Mental Capacity Act 2005 (to include Deprivation of Liberty safeguards), Care Programme Approach, and National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990.
To work to the NICE and NMC Guidelines and Standards.
To be aware of and work in line with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Date posted

25 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-23-0493

Job locations

North Devon District Hospital

Raleigh Park

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 4JB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse (Mental Health / Learning Disability) with current NMC registration.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse (Mental Health / Learning Disability) with current NMC registration.

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.