Staff Nurse RMN

NHS; Bradford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking qualified and student Staff Nurses RMN for the Dementia Assessment Unit at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust. Nurses will engage in comprehensive patient assessments and care planning while gaining support through leadership development programs. Join a dedicated team that values care, listening, and delivering outstanding services.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellbeing support packages

Development and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified RMN or RNLD required.
• Experience working with clients who have dementia is essential.
• Must supervise junior staff and work within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessment, planning, and implementation of patient care.
• Supervise support staff on a shift basis.
• Work collaboratively with the MDT including psychologists and occupational therapists.

Skills

Empathy

Patient Care

Supervision

Communication

Education

Registered Mental Nursing Certificate (RMN)

Current Registration on part 3 or part 13 of NMC register

ENB 998 or other teaching certificate

Accredited counselling course or equivalent

Job description

Go back Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse RMN

The closing date is 17 June 2025

We are recruiting Band 5 Staff Nurses for The Dementia Assessment Unit.

We welcome applications from Qualified & Student Staff Nurses

All wards are supported by a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) including dedicated Psychology and Occupational therapy staff, and Consultant Psychiatrist.

As a Staff Nurse on our ward you will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to patients and will hold delegated responsibility for management of the ward on a shift basis including supervision of support staff.

Main duties of the job

The Trust has a Staff Bank where staff can work additional hours across all Trust services.

We also offer award-winning leadership and personal development programmes to support you.

At Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, we have developedInsideOut, a bespoke 12 month preceptorship programme which is delivered by both our own staff and external partners that gives you protected time to build effective internal and external behaviours and skills. During the InsideOut preceptorship, you will be guided through the core values of our vision wheel as you develop skills, confidence and a support network to help you deliver outstanding care and thrive in your chosen career

To find out more about our Trust please visit our website Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust - About us (bdct.nhs.uk)

Staff are required to work across all ward areas of the service to support the patient pathway.

Closing Date: 17th June

Shortlisting Date: 23rd June

Interview Date: 1st July

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 3500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Nursing Certificate (RMN) or Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities (RNLD)
• Current Registration on part 3 or part 13 of NMC register
• ENB 998 or other teaching certificate.
• Accredited counselling course or equivalent.

Training

• Willing to undertake training of SLIP- or equivalent, if not already attained.

Experience

• Experience of being clinical adviser/supervisor to junior staff or students
• Worked within named nurse role to a client group.
• Experience/demonstrates interest and passion of working with clients who have dementia.
• Worked as Named Nurse/Primary Nurse/Key worker.
• Knowledge of Dementia's and contributing CQC compliance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dementia Assessment Unit, Lynfield Mount Hospital

£29,970 to £36,483 a yearPer Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,Part-time

Reference number

453-25-7080164

Job locations

Dementia Assessment Unit, Lynfield Mount Hospital