Mental Health Nurse - Whitlingham Ward

NHS; Norwich; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job description

Would you like to work in a well-supported, dynamic, enthusiastic recovery-focused multi-disciplinary blended female unit?

I would like to take this opportunity to get you on board with this exciting opportunity to join our team. We are looking for a Band 5 Nurse to add to our already experienced team. This is a team with a wealth of experienced colleagues who are focused on recovery and making a difference, thereby having a positive impact on the quality of life for our service users.

Main duties of the job

We are openly welcoming people from a diverse clinical background who possess vast experience in different areas of mental health. A wealth of skills and expertise in mental health will be valued, and career progression will be supported within our line management and appraisal structures.

Are you a highly motivated, passionate, and skilled Mental Health Nurse?

Do you believe in keeping Service Users and Carers at the heart of everything you do?

Are you interested in developing your leadership skills whilst in a clinical role?

Would you like to work in a well-supported, dynamic, enthusiastic recovery-focused multi-disciplinary female blended service?

Do you believe in co-production and embrace its principles?

Within this role, you will be involved in working alongside the MDT, working within the confines of a robust co-produced care plan that meets the individual service users' needs while managing any risk factors for the individual or others. The recovery-focused approach allows for an opportunity to work collaboratively with carers, relatives, and other third-party agencies. In addition, this role will focus on proactively supporting reintegration back into the community, linking with third-party services such as housing and drug and alcohol services, and attending all necessary reviews and professional meetings as scheduled.

About us

Whitlingham provides a recovery-focused service for females who are experiencing severe and enduring mental health problems alongside posing a significant risk of harm to others. They typically require time and intensive support to aid their recovery within a provision of a blended female service.

By joining our team, you will be well supported to develop further your knowledge and skills to deliver evidence-based interventions for this group of service users. Personal development will be supported through meaningful appraisal and via a bespoke training package (a comprehensive in-house & external training programmes). On a monthly basis, you will be offered reflective practice sessions, mandatory clinical supervision, and line management supervision. You will also have an opportunity to actively take part in quality improvement projects within the service.

Job responsibilities

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities. If you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Nursing Degree or equivalent RN(MH)

Experience

• Previous experience of working with people with mental health needs.

Other

• Generally interested and motivated to work in a care environment
• Fitness to undergo PMA training and perform full duties of the post
• Ability to travel independently

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.

£29,970 to £36,483 a year gross per annum