We are searching for a Band 6 Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse to join us on Beech Ward based in Torquay, Torbay Hospital. Beech ward is a 16 bedded inpatient Mental Health Ward that supports primarily older adults with functional mental health difficulties.

We warmly welcome Band 5 Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurses who are passionate about developing into a leadership role. The successful candidate will be supported by a team of experienced Band 6's and Ward Manager.

At Beech Ward, we pride ourselves on being a dedicated, passionate and skilled team, driven by the motivation to improve the lives and mental health of older adults.

Team support is outstanding. - Ruth, Staff Nurse on Beech

We are a caring and compassionate team. - Hannah, Discharge Facilitator

Staff go beyond the call of duty. - A service user.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team in a service that has been rated as Outstanding by the CQC. Working alongside the ward manager, and within the MDT, you will ensure that service users receive a high standard of person-centred care which enables them to recover in a timely way.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will, in collaboration with the Ward Manager, ensure continuous clinical and professional development for ward staff through on the job coaching, mentoring, audit, regular supervision, and ward based training of less experienced staff.

The post holder will deputise for the ward manager as required and promote multi-disciplinary team working whilst leading predominantly on nursing issues and leadership.

All staff working within our Trust should adopt our values.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post registration experience
• Experience as a Band 5 in an acute inpatient setting.
• Experience working within MDT.
• Clinical supervision and mentoring experience.
• Experience of managing staff.
• Mentoring staff in line with professional requirements.

Desirable

• Experience of working with older adults.
• Experience managing physical healthcare co-morbidities.

Qualifications

Essential

• A professional Mental Health Nursing qualification
• Evidence of PREP

Desirable

• Teaching qualification e.g. Mentors 998
• Leadership training

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of NSF Mental Health Act/ MH Capacity Act.
• Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Able to provide and receive complex sensitive information in relation to staff, service users, families and carers.
• Able to problem solve and assist others in this process.
• Effectively manage admission/discharges.
• Ability to assess and manage risk effectively.
• Lead and supervise staff to provide a high quality, effective service.
• Good liaison skills and ability to manage difficult and complex situations.
• Effectively able to manage own time and that of the team.
• Ability to work flexibly.
• Able to undertake nursing procedures e.g. manual handling, physical restraint.

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Beech Ward

Torbay Hospital

Torquay

Devon

TQ2 7AA

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C9369-24-0732-2