Job summary Calling RMNs. Are you passionate about mental health care and you ready for a new challenge? We are working differently and innovatively to optimise holistic and patient centred care. If you have a particular interest in mental health and want to develop your mental health skills then this role provides an exciting opportunity for you. TEWV is developing a forward thinking nursing vision and robust defined career pathways. As an RMN you may be responsible for the day to day running of the ward. This post is only open to those candidates who already have their NMC registration in place and have successfully completed the preceptorship programme.Please note: Newly qualified applicants or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process. Main duties of the job As a Staff Nurse on Esk Ward, you will work alongside a team of nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists and medics as part of a large multi-disciplinary team approach striving towards excellent patient care. You will be expected to carry out all aspects of patient care including medication, one to one time with patients, observations including physical health observations, co-ordination of the shift and, depending on experience, nurse in charge. We offer a full induction process and training to ensure you have the required confidence, knowledge and skills for this role. Each inpatient ward is fully equipped with activity and therapeutic spaces to enable patients to recover in a timely way so that they can be safely discharged back into their community with identified support packages. About us Cross Lane is a purpose built mental health hospital providing a range of services including 46 inpatient bedrooms with en-suite facilities for working age adults and older persons. Esk (female ward) and Danby (male ward) are both 13 bedded wards each. The hospital has numerous vocational and therapeutic areas in a friendly, caring and therapeutic environment. The site provides inpatient care on four wards - two wards for working age adults and one ward for older adults. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 346-NYA-001-25-A Job locations Cross Lane Hospital Scarborough YO12 6DN Job description Job responsibilities We will support you by offering regular supervision, training opportunities and encourage your development and role within this developing team on the delivery of Patient Centred Care, support for carers and evidence based practice. Newly qualified nurses will be offered a preceptorship package. The successful applicant will be expected to work 12 hours shifts covering 24/7 days and nights and public holidays. Please see the attached job description and person spec for further information. Job description Job responsibilities We will support you by offering regular supervision, training opportunities and encourage your development and role within this developing team on the delivery of Patient Centred Care, support for carers and evidence based practice. Newly qualified nurses will be offered a preceptorship package. The successful applicant will be expected to work 12 hours shifts covering 24/7 days and nights and public holidays. Please see the attached job description and person spec for further information. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period) Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Experience Essential Working with people with mental ill health. Desirable Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation Working in an inpatient environment Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers Working in a multi-disciplinary team Working in partnership with other agencies Knowledge Essential Evidenced based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field. Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice. Clinical Governance and its application in practice. Desirable Research and development methodology. Awareness of psychological models of care and treatment. Skills Essential Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team. Manage own time and prioritise effectively Evidence of team working Use approved techniques in physical intervention (within agreed timescale). Desirable Competency in ECG and venepuncture Presentation Skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period) Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Experience Essential Working with people with mental ill health. Desirable Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation Working in an inpatient environment Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers Working in a multi-disciplinary team Working in partnership with other agencies Knowledge Essential Evidenced based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field. Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice. Clinical Governance and its application in practice. Desirable Research and development methodology. Awareness of psychological models of care and treatment. Skills Essential Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team. Manage own time and prioritise effectively Evidence of team working Use approved techniques in physical intervention (within agreed timescale). Desirable Competency in ECG and venepuncture Presentation Skills 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. 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust Address Cross Lane Hospital Scarborough YO12 6DN Employer's website https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)