Job summary You will be an enthusiastic and experienced registered mental health nurse with a passion for caring for vulnerable patients. With excellent communication and people skills, a warm personality, and the resilience to help us transform our patients' lives, you will have a good understanding of acute mental health treatment and legislation. Eager to share your knowledge when managing and mentoring more junior members of staff, you will be an inspirational member of our team, striving to be your very best and supporting colleagues in the delivery of compassionate, safe and structured care. You will be proactive, ensuring seamless delivery across a multi-disciplinary team and be able to work without direct supervision, showing initiative and a determination to support patients and their families through creative engagement. A calming influence, you will be able to deal with difficult and distressing situations professionally. Your energy and drive will be rewarded with the support of an enthusiastic team that strives to create a warm, friendly, and compassionate environment. Main duties of the job You will be clinically responsible for the co-ordination and implementation of effective nursing care on a Mental Health ward. You will liaise with other Professional Teams and with those providing support services. Occasionally as part of your professional development plan, take charge of the ward under the supervision of more senior qualified nursing staff member/colleague. You will ensure that the clinical, environmental, and social needs of the patient are met by assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating programmes of care, seeking guidance and direction from senior nursing staff working in the unit where necessary. To be the best you can be, you'll access our professional clinical and leadership development to ensure you are up to date, feel confident and develop as a nurse and leader, and manage and supervise a team of junior staff. About us Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish. Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are: Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include: Flexible working options to support work-life balance 27 days' annual leave rising with service opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust site Date posted 11 November 2024 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 371-MHS592 Job locations Prospect Park Hospital Honey End Lane Reading RG30 4EJ Job description Job responsibilities The "must haves" for this role: 1. Registered Mental Health Nurse 2. Evidence of continuing professional development and portfolio of evidence available 3. Previous experience working in a mental health care setting. 4. Good oral and written communication 5. Knowledge of Mental Health legislation, which includes the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and DOLs 6. Team working and the ability to play an effective part in the wider MDT.7. Ability to work in a stressful environment. An extra 10% allowance is just one of benefits of this role. Whether you are newly qualified or an established Staff Nurse, we can offer you some fantastic opportunities to build upon & consolidate your learnings or help you strive towards your next career goal. Sorrel is a mixed 11 bed Psychiatric Intensive Care unit that provides care to vulnerable adults detained under the Mental Health Act. The ward provides a low stimulus environment for patients who have specific needs and associated risks that cannot be managed on other wards. Based in Reading, located close to the amenities of the town centre and a leafy park, the ward works closely with patients and families to help them to identify their needs and participate actively in their care, providing a place of empathy, kindness, and compassion. We have created a culture where everyone has a voice and where service users and staff collaborate to make positive change. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Patrick Baidoo on 01189605211 or email: patrick.baidooberkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Job description Job responsibilities The "must haves" for this role: 1. Registered Mental Health Nurse 2. Evidence of continuing professional development and portfolio of evidence available 3. Previous experience working in a mental health care setting. 4. Good oral and written communication 5. Knowledge of Mental Health legislation, which includes the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and DOLs 6. Team working and the ability to play an effective part in the wider MDT.7. Ability to work in a stressful environment. An extra 10% allowance is just one of benefits of this role. Whether you are newly qualified or an established Staff Nurse, we can offer you some fantastic opportunities to build upon & consolidate your learnings or help you strive towards your next career goal. Sorrel is a mixed 11 bed Psychiatric Intensive Care unit that provides care to vulnerable adults detained under the Mental Health Act. The ward provides a low stimulus environment for patients who have specific needs and associated risks that cannot be managed on other wards. Based in Reading, located close to the amenities of the town centre and a leafy park, the ward works closely with patients and families to help them to identify their needs and participate actively in their care, providing a place of empathy, kindness, and compassion. We have created a culture where everyone has a voice and where service users and staff collaborate to make positive change. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Patrick Baidoo on 01189605211 or email: patrick.baidooberkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse Evidence of continuing professional development and portfolio of evidence available IT literate Desirable Mentorship qualification Continuous Professional Development Essential Desire to undertake further training and self-improvement to support patient experience Previous Experience Essential Previous experience working in a mental health care setting. Desirable Clinical Governance Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Good oral and written communication Mental Health legislation, which includes the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and DOLs Team working and the ability to play an effective part in the wider MDT. Additional Requirements Desirable Ability to travel to multiple sites. Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse Evidence of continuing professional development and portfolio of evidence available IT literate Desirable Mentorship qualification Continuous Professional Development Essential Desire to undertake further training and self-improvement to support patient experience Previous Experience Essential Previous experience working in a mental health care setting. Desirable Clinical Governance Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Good oral and written communication Mental Health legislation, which includes the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and DOLs Team working and the ability to play an effective part in the wider MDT. Additional Requirements Desirable Ability to travel to multiple sites. 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. 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. 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 Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address Prospect Park Hospital Honey End Lane Reading RG30 4EJ Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)