Job summary As a Staff Nurse on Ash Ward you will be an integral part of our multi-disciplinary team. This is a challenging but incredibly rewarding role, providing the opportunity to work on a busy and dynamic ward and to gain a variety of skills and experiences. Ash ward is a specialist 15-bedded male Secure and Forensic ward. We have to consider a complex picture for our service users, who are often victims of significant trauma and abuse, but also perpetrators of violence. The Hellingly Centre is a Secure Hospital, comprising of three Medium Secure Wards and one Low Secure Ward. Situated in rural East Sussex, close to Hailsham, Eastbourne and Lewes, we enjoy the benefits of both beautiful countryside and the convenience and amusements larger town links provide. This post offers the Trust's £4,000 Incentive for band 5-7 Nurses & Practitioners, as well as a relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000 (subject to terms and conditions). To protect the health and safety of our staff/workers, patients, and those attending our sites, we encourage our workforce to get fully vaccinated against COVID Previous applicants need not apply. Main duties of the job As a Staff Nurse on Ash Ward, your main responsibilities are to: Uphold the core values of the ward promoting openness, transparency and learning Supervise and be an enthusiastic mentor of new and junior staff Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation Manage shifts as a nurse in charge Work a mixture of shifts including Long Days (07:00 - 19:30) and Nights (19:00 - 07:30) Conduct thorough assessments of risks and risk management plans to support incidents on the ward You will be working with service users who have committed criminal offences, but have often also been victims themselves. Service users regularly experience stigma for both mental health and offending history, so our role is to develop trusting and safe relationships which balance being collaborative and supportive with sound risk management skills. No two days are the same; while we have structure and set boundaries, there is always a need to be able to adapt to what is a dynamic ward environment. About us Working in the Forensic Healthcare Services: Forensic mental health is a unique and fascinating field which provides both challenge and opportunity in abundance. Being curious, creative, self-aware and assertive are important skills that you will build on, as you are often required to think 'outside the box'. We play a crucial part in supporting and advocating service users towards recovery, while maintaining the legal requirements within the MHA and of public protection. Our Trust: We provide mental health and learning disability care for all ages across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire. We'd love you to join our organisation, rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC. Our staff agree, with 82% recognising patient care as our top priority in our staff survey. Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 354-FH-20491 Job locations Hellingly Centre The Drive Hellingly BN27 4ER Job description Job responsibilities To be a successful Staff Nurse on Ash Ward you will be: A qualified nurse, registered on the NMC (We encourage student nurses who are due to qualify to apply and interview with us) Passionate about improving the lives of individuals who are being held within the criminal justice system Understanding that this is a challenging but hugely rewarding work setting It would also be advantageous if you: Have experience working within a mental health setting Development and Training We are committed to investing in staff and offer regular quality supervision, reflective practice, in-depth training and development opportunities. The Forensic Healthcare Service supports nurses to undertake both academic and professional development opportunities including nurse prescribing, advanced clinical practice and multi-professional responsible clinicians. We are keen to offer staff the support to progress through a clinical career pathway and have nurses undertaking MSc programs and degree modules. Hellingly Centre is a member of Quality Network for Forensic Mental Health Services. QNFMHS benchmarks via peer reviews, creating opportunities for qualified staff to become certified peer reviewers for nationwide forensic services. Newly Qualified Nurses Newly qualified nurses/preceptees and experienced nurses are all welcome to apply. If you are a newly qualified nurse, you will have access to both the Sussex partnership NHS Foundation Trust preceptorship scheme, but also our specific forensic CDS preceptorship scheme. This allows for peer support and learning and promotes additional learning, reflective practice, self-reflection and a dynamic space to explore specific areas you highlight as learning needs. Job description Job responsibilities To be a successful Staff Nurse on Ash Ward you will be: A qualified nurse, registered on the NMC (We encourage student nurses who are due to qualify to apply and interview with us) Passionate about improving the lives of individuals who are being held within the criminal justice system Understanding that this is a challenging but hugely rewarding work setting It would also be advantageous if you: Have experience working within a mental health setting Development and Training We are committed to investing in staff and offer regular quality supervision, reflective practice, in-depth training and development opportunities. The Forensic Healthcare Service supports nurses to undertake both academic and professional development opportunities including nurse prescribing, advanced clinical practice and multi-professional responsible clinicians. We are keen to offer staff the support to progress through a clinical career pathway and have nurses undertaking MSc programs and degree modules. Hellingly Centre is a member of Quality Network for Forensic Mental Health Services. QNFMHS benchmarks via peer reviews, creating opportunities for qualified staff to become certified peer reviewers for nationwide forensic services. Newly Qualified Nurses Newly qualified nurses/preceptees and experienced nurses are all welcome to apply. If you are a newly qualified nurse, you will have access to both the Sussex partnership NHS Foundation Trust preceptorship scheme, but also our specific forensic CDS preceptorship scheme. This allows for peer support and learning and promotes additional learning, reflective practice, self-reflection and a dynamic space to explore specific areas you highlight as learning needs. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role Knowledge/Experience Essential Knowledge of MHA (1983/2007) Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005), to include practical knowledge of FACE documentation, DOLS and Best Interest decisions. Child and Adult safe guarding procedures. Change management, organising and prioritising workloads Demonstrate ability to enhance care through evidence based knowledge Demonstrate professional development relevant to the care group Demonstrates ability to assess and manage clinical risk Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role Knowledge/Experience Essential Knowledge of MHA (1983/2007) Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005), to include practical knowledge of FACE documentation, DOLS and Best Interest decisions. Child and Adult safe guarding procedures. Change management, organising and prioritising workloads Demonstrate ability to enhance care through evidence based knowledge Demonstrate professional development relevant to the care group Demonstrates ability to assess and manage clinical risk 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 Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Hellingly Centre The Drive Hellingly BN27 4ER Employer's website https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)