We are now welcoming applications from student nurses in their 3rd year of training within 6 months of qualifying.

We have already embarked on our Journey to Change which has created fantastic opportunities, making it an incredibly exciting time to join Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. Beginning your career as a Registered Nurse with our Trust means developing your skills as a professional nurse in a friendly and forward-thinking environment.

We are fully committed to investing in your personal and professional development, supporting newly qualified nurses to achieve their full potential. Successful candidates will be enrolled into our Newly Qualified Nurse structured 12 months Preceptorship Program, with regular study days, mentoring, and support in practice.

*A £3,000 joining bonus will be applied to newly qualified staff joining the Trust who are offered posts in our inpatient services as well as specific priority vacancies. This incentive is paid as follows; £1,500 upon joining the Trust, £750 after year 1 and £750 after year 2.

Main duties of the job

Are you looking for your first role as a newly qualified nurse?

We have exciting opportunities for Newly Qualified Registered Nurses to join our organisation in a variety of locations and services. We can ensure that your development will be our priority; either through providing training and support to allow you to do your job the best you possibly can or providing you with new knowledge and skills to further your career.

You can be assured that we will provide you with the resources and tools to take full advantage of the learning opportunities within your first year as a qualified nurse. Our Preceptorship Programme will allow you to continue to develop following the completion of your course.

NHS Band 5 - £27,055 - £32,934

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV), provide a range of mental health and learning disability services in Durham, Darlington, Teesside, York and North Yorkshire.

We will offer:

• a guaranteed interview to every qualified nurse (including those who are just about to qualify)
• full constructive feedback to everyone interviewed
• all successful applicants permanent positions with the Trust
• newly qualified nurses supportive preceptorship arrangements
• successful students an individual development programme providing bespoke support in their first two years of employment with the Trust.

About us
Benefits

There are many benefits to working for us.

• Free access to support, individual therapy and mindfulness services
• Monthly staff draw
• Free car parking
• New or redeveloped buildings and estate
• Staff Networks
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension scheme
• Access to Trust gyms
• Free flu/Covid and other vaccines at or near your place of work.
• Career development

We invest in your continuing professional development, training and education in the skills and competencies required for your role. There is a system for matching 'stretch and development' opportunities to your aspirations; this may be for either your current or future role.

• Access to health service discounts
• Access to individual coaching

We have a large number of coaches trained in a variety of models who are happy to support you with any work related decisions or problems.Contact the OD team to find out who could offer you some time.

• Excellent Annual Leave

On appointment 27 days plus 8 bank holidays

After 5 years' service 29 days plus 8 bank holidays

After 10 years 33 days plus 8 bank holidays
Our alues
The most important way we will get there is by living our values all of the time. These are:

• Respect - listening, inclusive, working in partnership
• Compassion - kind, supporting, recognising and celebrating
• Responsibility - honest, learning, ambitious

Job description Job responsibilities

For any further details regarding the roles available and main responsibilities please get in touch.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Due to qualify as RNMH or RNLD current professional registration with NMC
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)

Experience Essential

• Working with people with mental ill health or learning disabilities

Knowledge Essential

• Evidenced based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
• Care Programme Approach and its application in practice.
• Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.

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