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Mental Health Nurse - Whitlingham Ward

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust

Norwich

On-site

GBP 29,000 - 37,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Band 5 Nurse to join a dynamic and recovery-focused team in a blended female unit. This role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and delivering personalized care to enhance the lives of service users experiencing mental health challenges. The position offers opportunities for personal development through training, reflective practice, and involvement in quality improvement projects. If you're passionate about making a difference in mental health care and eager to develop your skills in a supportive environment, this role could be your next career step.

Benefits

Flexible working
Comprehensive training programs
Monthly reflective practice sessions
Mandatory clinical supervision

Qualifications

  • Must possess a Nursing Degree or equivalent RN(MH).
  • Motivated to work in a care environment.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with MDT to manage individual care plans.
  • Support reintegration into the community and link with services.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing
Patient Care
Leadership Skills
Co-production Principles

Education

Nursing Degree or equivalent RN(MH)

Job description

Job Summary

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

We are looking for a Band 5 Nurse to join our experienced team. This team has a wealth of experienced colleagues who are focused on recovery and making a difference, thereby positively impacting the quality of life for our service users.

Main duties of the job

We welcome people from diverse clinical backgrounds 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 while 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?

In this role, you will work alongside the MDT, 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 collaboration with carers, relatives, and other third-party agencies. Additionally, this role will focus on proactively supporting reintegration back into the community, linking with third-party services such as housing and drug and alcohol support, attending all necessary reviews and professional meetings as scheduled.

About Us

Whitlingham provides a recovery-focused service for females 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 our service users. Personal development will be supported through meaningful Appraisal and via a bespoke training package (a comprehensive in-house & external training programs). Monthly reflective practice sessions, mandatory clinical supervision, and Line management supervision will be offered. You will also have the opportunity to actively participate in Quality improvement projects within the service.

Job Details

Date posted: 10 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year Gross per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 246-GYW7079357
Job locations: Whitlingham Ward, Hellesdon Hospital, Norwich, NR6 5BE

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 Essential:
  • Nursing Degree or equivalent RN(MH)
Experience Desirable:
  • Previous experience of working with people with mental health needs.
Other Essential:
  • 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 a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details
Employer name: Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address: Whitlingham Ward, Hellesdon Hospital, Norwich, NR6 5BE
Employer's website: https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx
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