Job overview
"No two days are the same on Chartwell. We all support each other here and it feels like a real community" ~ Katy
We are looking for a registered mental health or learning disabilities nurse or occupational therapist to join our supportive team. You will have a passion for supporting adults during admissions to inpatient services - supporting them and their families in their recovery.
If you have a keen interest in developing your leadership skills then we have the support for you to develop them: We offer access to NHS leadership academy courses, our own in-house leadership courses, coaching and mentoring as well as regular team days, reflective practice and management and clinical supervision!
In order to be shortlisted you will need:
* Post-qualification experience working as a nurse
* Strong leadership skills
* Care and passion for the people that we serve
Main duties of the job
Chartwell Ward
Our team mission statement:
The Team on Chartwell Ward strives to provide a safe environment that empowers people in their personalised recovery journey.
Our Pledge:
We commit to you that we will act with care, kindness, compassion and inclusivity.
We will work beside you and collaboratively with you.
We will listen to you.
Your voice will be the centre to your care.
We strive to continually improve ourselves and our service.
If you feel your values align with our teams then we would love to hear from you. We are an 18 bedded acute mental health ward caring for people during a mental health crisis. The work can be challenging and very rewarding.
You will be working with people to support them with their mental and physical health, learning new skills to cope with distress and keeping people safe. A key part of our role is working with family and loved ones as well as part of our wide multidisciplinary team (Doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists and more).
Working for our organisation
Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life.
We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county.
The Trust (rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care) has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles.
You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
* RMN completion of Preceptorship programme
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential criteria
* Leadership experience
Desirable criteria
* Training in leadership
KMPT Staff Benefits:
NHS pension scheme Your employer pays 20.6% towards your pension and life assurance benefits.
Annual leave for Agenda for Change
27 days for full time or pro rata if part time
After 5 years NHS service
29 days full time or pro rata if part time
After 10 years NHS service
33 days full time or pro rata if part time
Plus bank holidays, that's up to 41 days - more than 8 weeks paid time off!
Medical staffs have national Terms and Conditions.
Buying and selling of annual leave is also available as part of our flexible approach to staff benefits.
Flexible working Covers job share, term time working, flexible shifts etc. Just ask and we will try to help.
Staff Support
KMPT offers a face to face counselling service for any issues not just work related problems.
Learning and Development opportunities In addition to the mandatory subjects there are a number of leadership, management and staff topic areas, including coaching and mentoring.
Induction
KMPT is committed to supporting all new staff and this includes a comprehensive Induction programme. The programme's duration depends on role and can be from 2 days to 4 weeks (not always consecutive days).
The Induction programme will provide an excellent opportunity for new staff to meet and engage with KMPT's subject specialists and include the required training.
Production of false or forged documents/qualifications in order to obtain employment is a criminal offence and will be reported to the Police.
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