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Job summary

Main area
Mental Health
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
453-24-6472553
Employer
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Moorlands View
Town
Bradford
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust logo

Staff Nurse RMN

NHS AfC: Band 5

Bradford District Care Trust is an award-winning Trust that provides a range of innovative services that have been recognised as best practice nationally. As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.

As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.

Job overview

We are recruiting  a Band 5 Staff Nurse for Thornton  Ward  which is a male acute forensic ward based at Moorlands View.

A  ‘Welcome’ Payment of £1000 for new employees starting in a permanent band 5 nurse role - 50% to be paid on appointment and 50% after 6 months in post.

Thornton Ward  is supported by a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) including dedicated Psychology and Occupational therapy staff, Consultant Psychiatrist and Nurses.

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.

We also offer award-winning leadership and personal development programmes to support you. To find out more about our Trust please visit our website. Staff are required to work across all ward areas of the service to support the patient pathway. The Trust has a Staff Bank where staff can work additional hours across all Trust services.

 

 

 

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to patients for whom he/she is identified as named nurse.

You will hold delegated responsibility for management of the ward on a shift basis and will contribute to the supervision and development of junior staff. 

Closing Date:  29th July 2024

Shortlisting Date: 2nd August 2024

Interview Date: 12th August 2024

Working for our organisation

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 :

A  ‘Welcome’ Payment of £1000 for new employees starting in a permanent, band 5 nurse role - 50% to be paid on appointment and 50% after 6 months in post.

Relocation Expenses up to £8000 subject to circumstances and eligibility.

Interview Expenses subject to eligibility.

Increase mileage rates for > 3500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

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.

The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.

Detailed job description and main 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.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it 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). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Mental Nursing Certificate (RMN) or Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities (RNLD)
  • Current Registration on part 3 or part 13 of NMC register
Desirable criteria
  • ENB 998 or other teaching certificate.
  • Accredited counselling course or equivalent.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • 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).

Training

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • Accredited counselling course or equivalent.
  • ENB 998 or other teaching certificate.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

We are a Living Wage EmployerApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveImproving working livesDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - SilverCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.

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
Sahra Wood
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01274 228221
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