Job summary Job Title: Mental Health Nurse Grade: Band 5 Working pattern: full time Are you looking for a rewarding role with excellent career opportunities? An exciting opportunity has arisen for compassionate and motivated Band 5 Mental Health Nurses (experienced or newly qualified) to join our dedicated Multi-Disciplinary Team at NELFT. The successful applicant will be part of our male acute ward Monet Ward. The ward offers recovery focused treatment, care and discharge planning, clinical and risk assessments and provides a safe and therapeutic environment. If you are passionate about what you do, we would like to hear from you. Main duties of the job Our Acute and Rehabilitation Directorate is currently delivering a large programme of transformation aimed at improving the experience of service users, carers and staff and making the directorate an excellent place to work and receive care. This includes a detailed development programme to promote career development for staff at all grades. This role presents an exciting opportunity to make a real contribution and develop your skills as a band 5. You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team that is committed to the provision of high-quality recovery focused and patient-centred care, staff development, and collaboration. The successful applicant will work with the team to promote a culture that fosters high employee engagement and a progressive attitude to service improvement. You will also work collaboratively with others to meet needs of patients and their families, demonstrating a passion for helping those experiencing mental health concerns. About us Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex. High-Cost Area Supplement - London This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735). Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Date posted 26 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa (plus HCAS) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 395-AR191-24 Job locations Sunflowers Court Barley lane, Goodmayes Hospital, Ilford IG3 8XJ Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage. Please see attached job description for more information If you would like to be part of a supportive Trust in a rewarding service, with career development opportunities, please contact Chipo J Chaya Ward Manager - 07923458253 email chipojosleen.chayanelft.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage. Please see attached job description for more information If you would like to be part of a supportive Trust in a rewarding service, with career development opportunities, please contact Chipo J Chaya Ward Manager - 07923458253 email chipojosleen.chayanelft.nhs.uk Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy Registered Nurse for Mental Health Evidence of personal development ? Application Form Interview Completed stud Desirable Mental Health ? Application Form Interview Evidence of other post registration education and training Experience Essential Commitment to working as part of a multi - disciplinary team Ability to support and supervise staff Knowledge Essential An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities Key issues in service area Knowledge of services provided by other agencies Knowledge of health promotion approach Desirable Understanding of and ability to carry out audit Skills Essential Basic awareness of IT and IT skills Good interpersonal and organisation skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy Registered Nurse for Mental Health Evidence of personal development ? Application Form Interview Completed stud Desirable Mental Health ? Application Form Interview Evidence of other post registration education and training Experience Essential Commitment to working as part of a multi - disciplinary team Ability to support and supervise staff Knowledge Essential An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities Key issues in service area Knowledge of services provided by other agencies Knowledge of health promotion approach Desirable Understanding of and ability to carry out audit Skills Essential Basic awareness of IT and IT skills Good interpersonal and organisation skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills 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 NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Address Sunflowers Court Barley lane, Goodmayes Hospital, Ilford IG3 8XJ Employer's website https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)