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Mental Health Nurse

Employer
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Location
Waltham Forest
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year pa (plus HCAS)
Closing date
25 Jul 2024

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Profession
Nurse
Grade
Band 5
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Job Title: Mental Health Nurse - Inpatients

Grade: Band 5

Working pattern: Full time

Are you looking for a rewarding role with excellent career opportunities? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate and motivated Band 5 Mental Health Nurse (experienced) to join our dedicated Multi-Disciplinary Team at NELFT.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be part of our Older Adult inpatient ward team. The ward offers recovery focused treatment, care and discharge planning, clinical and risk assessments and provides a safe and therapeutic environment. If you are passionate about what you do, we would like to hear from you!

Our Acute and Rehabilitation Directorate is currently delivering a large programme of transformation aimed at improving the experience of service users, carers and staff and making the directorate an excellent place to work and receive care. This includes a detailed development programme to promote career development for staff at all grades. This role presents an exciting opportunity to make a real contribution and develop your skills as a band 5.

You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team that is committed to the provision of high-quality recovery focused and patient-centred care, staff development, and collaboration. The successful applicant will work with the team to promote a culture that fosters high employee engagement and a progressive attitude to service improvement. You will also work collaboratively with others to meet needs of patients and their families, demonstrating a passion for helping those experiencing mental health concerns.

About us

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

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 focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High-Cost Area Supplement - London

This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of �4,313 and a maximum payment of �5,436).

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information

If you would like to be part of a supportive Trust in a rewarding service, with career development opportunities, please contact

Afolashade Okunowo

Modern Matron

0300 555 1201

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
  • Registered Nurse for Mental Health
  • Evidence of personal development ? Application Form Interview Completed stud


Desirable

  • Mental Health ? Application Form Interview Evidence of other post registration education and training


Experience

Essential

  • Commitment to working as part of a multi - disciplinary team
  • Ability to support and supervise staff


Knowledge

Essential

  • An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities Key issues in service area
  • Knowledge of services provided by other agencies
  • Knowledge of health promotion approach


Desirable

  • Understanding of and ability to carry out audit


Skills

Essential

  • Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
  • Good interpersonal and organisation skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills


Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Woodbury Unit

James Lane, Walthamstow E11 1NR

Waltham Forest

E11 1NR

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

395-AR091-24 A

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