Job summary Within Derbyshire we are building brand new healthcare facilities as part of our Making Room for Dignity programme.
This is a chance to join our team at Kingfisher House, as an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse.Kingfisher House is a 14-bed male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit, due to open March 2025.
This service is new to Derbyshire, making this post an exciting opportunity to be part of the development of the service.Our team will support those with a acute mental health illness, requiring an enhanced level of care to support improve their mental health in an acute inpatient environment.
As an Multi-Disciplinary Team, we will work proactively with our patient group and their loved ones, promoting independence and choice in their care, aiding their recovery.Unfortunately, we are unable to accept those who are under the preceptorship programme at this time.
Main duties of the job Kingfisher House will have a wide Multi-disciplinary Team approach to supporting those in our care.
This will consist of Nursing staff, Medical staff, Occupational Therapy, Psychology and many other professionals.As a Registered Mental Health Nurse you will: Work as part of a team responsible for the delivery of Patient/Client Centred Care.Promote and support service user and carer involvement as autonomy and choices are an integral part of the philosophy of the Trust.Respond to the needs of people in an honest, non-judgemental and open manner which respects the rights of individuals and groups.Work closely with colleagues to ensure that clinical services are delivered to the highest standard and in accordance with the most recent evidence based guidance.As a registered nurse, be personally accountable for your professional practice that will be delivered in accordance with the legal and professional responsibilities outlined by the NMC.Ensure that services are provided in a safe and supportive environment and at all times adopt a professional approach to your work promoting a positive image to services users/carers and the general public.
About us Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.Benefits include: Commitment to flexible working where this is possible27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' serviceYearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing trainingGenerous NHS pension schemeGood maternity, paternity and adoption benefitsHealth service discounts and online benefitsIncremental pay progressionFree confidential employee assistance programme 24/7Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian NetworkHealth and wellbeing opportunitiesStructured learning and development opportunities Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
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You will need to register if you do not already have an account.Post preceptorship and full NMC registration required.Are you: Looking for a new opportunityReturning to the profession after a breakSeeking to develop in your roleLooking for a challenge and committed to driving change You must be dynamic, organised, enthusiastic and motivated with evidence of continued professional development.
It is essential candidates have excellent communication and assessment skills, and are able to use your initiative and keep calm in a busy and unpredictable environment.You will join a nurturing team providing individualised recovery focused assessment and care planning.The post will provide an ideal opportunity to extend your skill base in acute care with opportunities to become involved in a variety of work streams including patient, service and staff development.You will be expected to work shifts across a 7 day week, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
Person Specification Education Essential RMN or equivalent Completed preceptorship programme Desirable Supervision training completed or willing to complete Completed student mentorship programme or willing to undertake Experience Essential Demonstrate the development of post registration clinical competence Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of professional accountability and codes of conduct and their application in practice Demonstrate knowledge and developing expertise of CPA / Risk Assessment and Management skills Demonstrate up to date evidence based knowledge Able to work shifts Ability to lead and co ordinate a shift Good time management skills Awareness of named nurse framework Desirable Able to support Junior staff with clinical supervision Good IT skills