Staff Nurse - Older Persons Care Unit (OPCU)
Job overview
We are searching for enthusiastic and motivated staff nurses to join our Inpatient Services. We have individual specialised wards which provide care for patients over 65 years. Our dementia wards provide assessment and treatment for people of any age who have a Dementia diagnosis to enable a successful recovery back to the community or supported living environment.At present we have opportunities to work in either of these specialised areas.
This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team within the acute care pathway. This role would be of significant interest to registered mental health nurses with a specific interest in physical and mental healthcare of older adults.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for registered Mental Health Nurses who are driven to provide high quality care to patients, and their families with either a dementia diagnosis. You will assume the role of named nurse to allocated patients and be a central point in advocating for the best interests and care needs of your patient.
We are looking for nurses who are approachable, compassionate and motivated with good communication skills and who excel at being part of a team.
The role will include working alongside an experienced nursing, medical, psychology and allied health professional team to provide enhanced level of patient centred care aimed to support our patients in meeting their needs.
You will become part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team with focus on assessment of need, treatment and recovery, while placing the service user and their families at the centre of care planning.
You will have the opportunity to gain further training and experience working as a link nurse specialising in areas such as the Mental Health Act, physical health, and addiction.
If you are driven to provide good quality care for vulnerable adults, if you believe in our Trusts fundamental standards then this is the opportunity for you.
Working for our organisation
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire.Care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network.These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
There is lots of planned transformation in our Inpatient Services within the Older Person Care Unit (OPCU). This is a very exciting time to join our team and be a part of our service development within a ward management team role.
The role is incredibly rewarding, supporting many of our patients in returning home to their lives in the community or into a Care Home environment. A great ending to the therapeutic relationship which we have built with them and pride ourselves on.
We recognise our services as highly specialised, whereby our nurses can develop professionally within both mental and physical health. Our wards are supported by a range of Allied Health Professionals, who support and guide our team, enhancing our nursing skills to improve the lives of our patents and ultimately promote optimum recovery.
Applicants will:
- be a registered Mental Health Nurse with experience of working with this patient group
- have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- be able to problem solve and be an able negotiator
- have the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- be reliable, motivated, and flexible with the desire to work with older adults
- be an effective team player, able to work with a wide range of professionals as well as patients and their families
- be hard-working and able to maintain and contribute to a high standard of care
- be able to work on a 24-hr rota basis, including nights, weekends and Bank Holidays
Applications from Nurses with specific interests or areas of expertise to expand current team knowledge and service provision to patients are encouraged.
In return, we will offer you a range of benefits for Making a Difference with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, including:
In return, you will have access to internal and external training and quality improvement opportunities not to mention a whole range of benefits including:
- Annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays (this will increase up to 33 days depending on NHS Service)
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity and sick pay
- Comprehensive induction and training
- Commitment to career development
- Wide range of training and development opportunities
- Working in a supportive environment
- Promotion of health work/life balance
- Salary sacrifice schemes e.g., public transport loans, cycle to work scheme
- Staff discount schemes e.g., discounted leisure centre membership
- Free on-site parking (dependent on site)
- An extensive health and wellbeing package including Occupational Health, Physiotherapy and Staff Counselling Services
- Retail discounts
- Regular support and clinical supervision including CPD opportunities
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Knowledge and understanding of current legislation and understanding of clinical risk assessments
- Awareness of national and local issues impacting of nursing care
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Professional Qualification (Mental Health/Learning Disabilities/General) to degree level or equivalent.
- Maintains current registration with the NMC
- Demonstrate continued professional development to maintain professional registration
Skills
Essential criteria- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good written/oral communication skills
- Ability to be flexible and handle conflict issues
- Good skills in assessment intervention and evaluation of patients nursing care
- IT skills
Experience
Essential criteria- Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the banding.
- Specialist and area specific experience.
Values & Behaviours
Essential criteria- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Values - Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role.
- We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants.
- The Trust believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum essential criteria.
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- For eligible posts, DBS disclosures are mandatory before commencement of employment. If you are in a position that is deemed a regulated adult and/or child care role, you will not be able to start your employment until we have received a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Convictions which would otherwise be considered as 'spent' will also be checked as part of an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.