We are recruiting Band 5 Staff Nurses for Maplebeck Ward at Lynfield Mount Hospital & Heather Ward at Airedale Centre for Mental Health.
We welcome applications from Qualified & Student Staff Nurses
All wards are supported by a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) including dedicated Psychology and Occupational therapy staff, Consultant Psychiatrist and local GP.
As a Staff Nurse on our ward you will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to patients and will hold delegated responsibility for management of the ward on a shift basis including supervision of support staff.
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values:
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners.
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including:
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Main duties of the job
The Trust has a Staff Bank where staff can work additional hours across all Trust services.
We also offer award-winning leadership and personal development programmes to support you.
At Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, we have developed InsideOut, a bespoke 12 month preceptorship programme which is delivered by both our own staff and external partners that gives you protected time to build effective internal and external behaviours and skills. During the InsideOut preceptorship, you will be guided through the core values of our vision wheel as you develop skills, confidence and a support network to help you deliver outstanding care and thrive in your chosen career.
Staff are required to work across all ward areas of the service to support the patient pathway.
About us
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
As a condition of continuous employment, it is essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Mental Nursing Certificate (RMN) or Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities (RNLD)
* Current Registration on part 3 or part 13 of NMC register
Desirable
* ENB 998 or other teaching certificate.
* Accredited counselling course or equivalent.
Training
Essential
* Willingness to undergo education and training for both practice and service need
* Willingness to work towards professional and performance objectives
* Contribute to education/training of others
Desirable
* ENB 998 or other teaching certificate.
* Accredited counselling course or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in a mental health setting either substantively or through placement.
* For entry onto start of Band 5 as per qualification specification.
Desirable
* Experience in relevant area of Mental Health Nursing.
* Involvement in innovative nursing practice.
* Worked as Named Nurse/Primary Nurse/Keyworker/Team leader
* Experience of being clinical adviser/supervisor to junior staff or students.
* Worked within named nurse to client group.
* Minimum of 6 months post basic experience in Mental Health (achieved by prospective duty on an acute mental health ward).
Employer details
Employer name
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Lynfield Mount Hospital & Airedale Centre for Mental Health
Bradford
BD9 6DP
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