Staff Nurse - Henneage Ward

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Foundation Trust in Colchester is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join their dynamic, multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will oversee junior staff and implement treatment plans while providing high-quality patient care. This role emphasizes professional development with supervision and staff training included. The Trust offers numerous benefits, including a relocation package and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension

Staff discounts

£8K relocation package

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Professional and approachable demeanor.
• Experience in inpatient treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement treatment plans for inpatients.
• Provide supervision and support to junior staff.
• Lead junior staff and take charge of the ward.

Skills

Supervision of junior staff

Risk assessments

Patient care

Training for qualified and unqualified staff

Job description

An exciting opportunity has now arisen and we are in the position to recruit a Band 5 Staff Nurse to be part of dynamic, multi-disciplinary team working at our Henneage Ward in Colchester. We offer a service which is provided by a team shares the workload fairly, acknowledges individual abilities and skills and recognises the individual staff member's responsibility when providing care. Staff support and supervision are integral to our service. The Ward team is multidisciplinary, consisting of Nurses, Consultant Psychiatrist, Clerical staff, domestics, Physio therapy staff and occupational therapists with close liaison with Social Services, and other related disciplines. The post holder will work under the overall supervision of a Band 6 or 7 Supervisor; however, the post holder will be required to work without direct supervision. In addition, following a period of Preceptorship and agreement with the Ward Manager, the post holder will at times take the lead of junior staff, and will be designated to take charge of the ward on a regular basis. Assessments, Implementation and evaluation of inpatient treatment plans Accurate and timely risk assessments Supervision of junior staff Providing training for qualified and unqualified staff, including basic and post basic students All of the above will be an integral part of the role. Patients, relatives, carers and colleagues will find the post holder professional, approachable, helpful, flexible and co-operative. Upholding the ethos of EPUT of good customer care at all times, with an awareness of one's own attitude.

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

Benefits

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us.
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
• Work that wraps around your needs.
• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.