A Vacancy at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Exciting Return to Mental Health Nursing Opportunities Await You!
Qualified Mental Health nurses, your re-entry into the profession is now supported by our trust. If you are looking to complete a Return to Practice course and have recently applied for the course, we can support you with finding a placement and looking for future job vacancies within our trust, before and during your 'return to practice' course. Though unpaid, the course placements offer invaluable skill enhancement.
We will work with our services to secure a paid role in our trust for you to start upon course completion and NMC registration. We will explore various Mental Health nursing vacancies aligning with your career goals.
Apply now to rejuvenate your Mental Health nursing career! Whether a seasoned professional or seeking a new challenge, join our dynamic healthcare team delivering exceptional services.
Unlock opportunities by registering with Health Education England (HEE) on their Return to Practice Programme (RtP). The HEE Returnee Information Form is your gateway to possibilities in our trust, with HEE supporting your journey through funding for expenses and relevant courses. Reignite your passion for Mental Health Nursing—apply today for a meaningful impact on healthcare!
Embark on a transformative journey with our program, where unwavering support from our friendly and dedicated teams ensures your success. Our team of Learning Environment Leads is committed to guiding you through every step, ensuring that you not only meet but exceed the necessary placement hours required for a seamless re-registration process.
Immerse yourself in the clinical realm with flexible opportunities to collaborate within our dynamic teams. Through shadowing and supervised clinical work, tailored to your schedule, you'll gain hands-on experience while honing your skills. Our commitment is to provide you with the flexibility you need, allowing you to choose hours, times, and frequency that align with your individual preferences.
As per the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) guidelines for clinicians returning to practice, we recognize the importance of updating your knowledge and skills.
For more information follow the NMC link below:
Returning to practice - The Nursing and Midwifery Council
(Keep in mind that NMC considers 1 day equivalent to 7 hours of updating.) Embrace this opportunity to reinvigorate your professional journey and join a supportive community dedicated to your success.
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.
To be considered for this program, candidates must meet the following criteria:
1. No sanctions from the NMC.
2. Previous NMC registration.
3. Mental Health Nurse Qualification.
Candidates employed through the Return to Practice route at Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust will receive dedicated support through our comprehensive multi-disciplinary preceptorship program. Our well-established and successful initiative is designed to enhance your confidence, clinical skills, knowledge, and values, fostering valuable networks across the Trust.
We actively encourage discussions around flexibility and welcome any queries you may have. Please feel free to reach out to us atjobs@berkshire.nhs.uk, and we'll be delighted to assist you.
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust is committed to equal opportunities, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants as needed.
This advert closes on Friday 31 Jan 2025
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