Job summary
Employer heading
Staff Nurse
Band 5
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Job overview
This is an exciting time to join Secure Care Services at Northgate Park, Morpeth due to developments within the service.
We are looking for a motivated, hard-working and enthusiastic Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurses with excellent values to support adults with complex needs in a secure care setting.
You must have excellent communication skills, be reliable, punctual, leading the team with the ability to adapt/respond to changing situations. In return we offer excellent opportunities for career progression, established forums for staff health and well-being as well as exposure to development.
We currently have 3 band 5 registered nurse opportunities within Tyne Mental Health Low Secure ward for men who present with mental health conditions who either have offended or displayed offending type behaviour, and pose a significant danger to themselves or the public.
Main duties of the job
The Service offers a range of treatment programmes , which incorporates a wide selection of needs based individual and group treatments. These specific therapies are reinforced by a consistent environmental behavioural approach, which encourages individuals to display a positive outlook with respect to themselves and those around them.
As a CNTW employee we will support you in your personal and career development. You'll have access to a great range of training opportunities through our in-house Academy including Coaching, Apprenticeships, and our Leadership Development Programme.
We are committed to improving the working lives and health and wellbeing of our staff and that's why we have our Thrive programme. Thrive is here to support your whole wellbeing which covers emotional, physical, psychological, financial, career and social aspects.
Working for our organisation
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 22nd July 2024
Closing date : 5th August 2024
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria
- Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RMN/RNMH/ RNLD
- Continued professional development
- Post registration clinical experience
- Successfully completed the OSCE exam
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with service users with complex mental health/learning disability needs
- Clinical Supervision
- Mental Health/ Learning Disabilities needs
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
- Good interpersonal and Communication skills
- Collaborative working
- Time Management
- Risk Assessment/ Management
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Robert Bush
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01670 394119
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