Job summary This is a great opportunity for a full time Band 6 nurse to join our team on a new 8 bedded Female Enhanced Care Unit, based in Derby. This is an exciting time to work for Derbyshire Healthcare. We are currently undertaking a programme to create purpose-built facilities to improve the safety, privacy and dignity for our adult acute mental health patients, by eradicating dormitory accommodation. Audrey House-ECU is an 8 bedded unit which will be focused on therapeutic interventions and will deliver care to the national standard. There will be a focus on wider MDT working, Trauma informed care/culture and formulation. The unit is due to open in approximately December 2024, therefore this will be a great opportunity for you to be part of shaping the service and building the team along with the Ward Manager and other senior leaders. We put a high emphasis on quality of care, peer support and on clinical engagement in service development and management. We will welcome candidates who bring an enthusiasm for innovation, teaching and development and can work closely with colleagues from different professional backgrounds. Main duties of the job Providing strong clinical leadership, ensuring evidence-based practice is delivered to improve the quality of and shape responsive services. Monitoring and ensure maintenance of standards of care that support safe high quality practice throughout the twenty-four hour period. Supporting junior colleagues within the multi-disciplinary process. Supervising and promoting staff development. Be part of the Bleep Holder rota. About us Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'. Benefits include: Commitment to flexible working where this is possible 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training Generous NHS pension scheme Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits Health service discounts and online benefits Incremental pay progression Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7 Access to our LGBT network, BAME Network and Christian Network Health and wellbeing opportunities Structured learning and development opportunities Date posted 04 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 383-ACA-4908-24-A Job locations Kingsway Kingsway Hospital Derby DE22 3LZ Job description Job responsibilities Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Ensure a high clinical profile that includes the provision of direct nursing care, with a global overview of all care packages and clinical activity within a defined area. Embed the Clincial Model and the Operational pathways for PICU and deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager. Provide strong clinical leadership and support to junior colleagues. Provide regular clinical supervision for junior colleagues in line with Trust policy. Facilitate junior colleagues to deliver high quality assessment / formulation / person-centred care planning / risk assessment and management is firmly embedded within clinical practice and in line with best practice evidence. Exercise professional accountability and responsibility, taking into account the actions of other professional who are responsible / accountable to you. Act as a role model and as a senior clinician to promote high standards of professionalism representing both the Trust and the profession in the exercise of their duties. Job description Job responsibilities Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Ensure a high clinical profile that includes the provision of direct nursing care, with a global overview of all care packages and clinical activity within a defined area. Embed the Clincial Model and the Operational pathways for PICU and deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager. Provide strong clinical leadership and support to junior colleagues. Provide regular clinical supervision for junior colleagues in line with Trust policy. Facilitate junior colleagues to deliver high quality assessment / formulation / person-centred care planning / risk assessment and management is firmly embedded within clinical practice and in line with best practice evidence. Exercise professional accountability and responsibility, taking into account the actions of other professional who are responsible / accountable to you. Act as a role model and as a senior clinician to promote high standards of professionalism representing both the Trust and the profession in the exercise of their duties. Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential NMC Registered Nurse - RNMH or RNLD Educated to Diploma Level (ie Dip HE Nursing) or evidence of post qualification education/training Desirable Previous, recent, relevant experience Leadership Skills Essential Demonstrate leadership skills such as motivation, facilitation, mentorship, etc. Demonstrate up-to-date evidence-based Experience in managing and leading a team in difficult clinical situations Desirable Evidence of being able to work independently Experience of leading development of staff's progression and development Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential NMC Registered Nurse - RNMH or RNLD Educated to Diploma Level (ie Dip HE Nursing) or evidence of post qualification education/training Desirable Previous, recent, relevant experience Leadership Skills Essential Demonstrate leadership skills such as motivation, facilitation, mentorship, etc. Demonstrate up-to-date evidence-based Experience in managing and leading a team in difficult clinical situations Desirable Evidence of being able to work independently Experience of leading development of staff's progression and development 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 Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Kingsway Kingsway Hospital Derby DE22 3LZ Employer's website http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)