Registered Mental Health Nurse

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We have vacancies at our Kent and Medway Adolescent Hospital based in Staplehurst, Kent for B5 Mental Health nurses to join our team.

We are a general adolescent hospital, supporting young people admitted informally or under section of the mental health act who present with acute mental health difficulties including eating disorders. We also operate a Health Based Place of Safety, which supports young people who have been detained under section by the police.

The focus of the role is on risk assessment, management and treatment in a general adolescent hospital setting and involves interfacing with other agencies and contributing to the therapeutic timetable. This is a collective piece of work as, within the hospital we have a wide range of staff groups including nurses, support staff, education, family therapists, music therapists, OT's, psychologists, psychotherapists, medics, social worker, admin, and management.

As well as a comprehensive induction period to support the successful person in gaining the skills for the role, we are keen to grow our workforce, develop our staffs continuing professional development including inhouse and outsourced training opportunities which are widely accessible to all staff. This includes shadowing and working alongside other teams within our pathway; for example intensive home treatment.

Applicants must have a nursing professional registration or be about to receive their PIN and entry to the register.

Main duties of the job

The team operate 24/7 and shifts that will be worked include: Earlies, Lates, Long days and nights.

The role involves supporting young people who have been admitted to engage in treatment around managing their mental health and risk. The average length of stay for young people is around 6-8 weeks during which time the young person and their family are offered treatment to support safe discharge back to the community. Young people admitted to the unit may engage in behaviours often associated with mental distress such as self-harm, agitation, suicidal thoughts and intrusive thoughts.

The post would suit someone who has an interest and/or experience in supporting young people with mental health needs. The right candidate will be able to work well under pressure and in the face of emotional situations and be confident in making decisions in the best interests of children, young people and their families.

About us

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

COVID-19 Vaccination

We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.

Due to the hard to recruit nature of this post, it has been identified by NELFT as being eligible for a welcome payment for all new starters to the trust subject to the terms set out within the NELFT Recruitment Policy. This post also attracts a one off payment equivalent to 10% of annual basic salary. This would be payable as 50% of the incentive as a lump sum at end of the probationary period (Typically six months) and then the other 50% of the incentive as a lump sum at the end of year two.

Date posted

05 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

395-KM007-23-C-B

Job locations

Kent and Medway Adolescent Hospital

Cranbrook Road

Staplehurst

TN12 0ER

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting time to join team NELFT as we transform and expand the services to establish the above pathways, new ways of working and develop KMAH as a centre of excellence. Working together with the provider collaborative, local commissioners, and in-line with national drivers, we deliver high quality care in hospital and at home, to provide what young people need, at the right time, and in the right place.You will be supported by a dedicated and supportive leadership team and have the opportunity to participate in research, clinical modelling, and service development. You will also work collaboratively with the young people and their families and carers, other NELFT professionals, KCC, schools and other partner agencies to deliver outstanding care.

If you are an overseas qualified nurse and wanting to start your journey to becoming a UK based registered nurse with the NMC, you can check whether you are eligible to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit; https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/how-to-apply/. Whilst NELFT is happy to welcome overseas nurses we are unable to consider your application directly. You should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Essential

Qualification
Experience
Knowledge

Person Specification

Essential

Qualification
Experience
Knowledge

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).