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Job summary

Main area
Nursing
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent: Days and nights (no night contract only.)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Will work across days and nights.)
Job ref
246-GYW7079357
Employer
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Whitlingham Ward
Town
Norwich
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 Gross per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/04/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust logo

Mental Health Nurse - Whitlingham Ward

Band 5

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams.  We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience

YOUR APPLICATION

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Job overview

Would you like to work in well supported, dynamic, enthusiastic recovery focused multi-disciplinary blended female unit?

 I would like to take this opportunity to get you on board with this exciting opportunity to join our team , we are looking for a Band 5 Nurse to add to our already experienced team. This is a team with a wealth of experienced colleagues who are focused on recovery and making a difference thereby has a positive impact on the quality of life for our service users. 

Main duties of the job

We are openly welcoming people from a diverse clinical background who poses a vast experience in different areas of mental health.  Wealth of skills and expertise in mental health will be valued and career progression will be supported within our line management and appraisal structures.

Are you a highly motivated, passionate, and skilled Mental Health Nurse?

Do you believe in keeping Service Users and Carers at the heart of everything you do?

Are you interested in developing your leadership skills whilst in a clinical role

? Would you like to work in well supported, dynamic, enthusiastic recovery focused multi-disciplinary female blended service?

Do you believe in co-production and embrace its principles?

Within this role you will be involved in working alongside the MDT, working within the confines of a robust co-produced care plan that meets the individual service users’ needs whilst managing any risk factors for the individual or others. The recovery focused approach allows an opportunity to work collaboratively with carers, relatives, and other third-party agencies. In addition, this role will focus on proactively supporting reintegration back into the community, linking with third party services such as housing, drug and alcohol, attending all the necessary reviews and professional meetings as scheduled.

Working for our organisation

Whitlingham provides a recovery-focused service for females who are experiencing severe and enduring mental health problems alongside posing a significant risk of harm to others. They typically require time and intensive support to aid their recovery within a provision of a blended female service.

By joining our team, you will be well supported to develop further your knowledge and skills to deliver evidence-based interventions for the group of service users. Personal development will be supported through meaningful Appraisal and via a bespoke training package (a comprehensive in house & external training programmes). On a monthly basis you will be offered reflective practice sessions, mandatory clinical supervision, and Line management supervision. You will also have an opportunity to actively take part in Quality improvement projects within the service.

Norfolk is a great all-year holiday, weekend, or short break destination. On the mid-east coast of England, we enjoy over 90 miles of unspoilt coastline, beautiful countryside, the unique Broads National Park, forests and heathland, internationally important nature reserves, picturesque market towns, amazing birdwatching and the fabulous seaside resorts of Great Yarmouth, Cromer. Norwich Airport is 5 miles from the City and you will be an hour and half away by road to London Stanstead Airport.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

 Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Nursing Degree or equivalent RN(MH)

Experience

Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience of working with people with mental health needs.

Other

Essential criteria
  • Generally interested and motivated to work in a care environment
  • Fitness to undergo PMA training and perform full duties of post
  • Ability to travel independently

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Mindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.We offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into healthNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingWomens Staff NetworkCycle to Work

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Gary Page
Job title
Clinical Team Leader Whitlingham Ward
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01603 421357
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