Main area Adult & Specialist Mental Health
Grade:
Band 5 Contract:
Fixed term: 12 months Hours:
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (shift work, includes weekend and nights) Job ref:
310-OPAC-6759896-A Site:
Denbigh Ward Town:
Cambridge Salary:
£29,970 - £36,483 Per annum, pro rata Salary period:
Yearly Closing:
05/01/2025 23:59 Job overview
12 Month Fixed-Term Contract We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Staff Nurse to join our Denbigh Ward Team within the Older People's Mental Health, based in Fulbourn, Cambridge. The ideal candidate will have a strong team work ethic, sense of accountability, and the ability to work under considerable pressure. This post is open to professionals with the right attributes to enhance a team. Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will have a commitment to teamwork, a sense of accountability, and the ability to work under pressure. The post holder will provide quality evidence-based nursing advice, support, and care for service users with mental and physical health needs and their carers within a multidisciplinary setting. Support and lead on the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care on night shifts. Have a good level of knowledge of local, national policies, and legislation which govern current service provision. Identify and contribute to the training needs of junior registered and non-registered staff. Ensure that issues of equality, diversity, and rights are dealt with in accordance with good practice and legislation. Ensure effective communication pathways exist and act within your sphere of responsibility. Working for our organisation
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life. Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care settings but also within the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development. To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based care. Participate in setting quality standards, including monitoring and reviewing in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy. Understand and meet professional role and responsibilities under the Care Programme Approach. Ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act 2007. Promote carer and service user involvement within the service. Establish therapeutic relationships with service users and implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Demonstrate care and compassion in your work. Responsible for the safe custody and administration of medicines. Maintain professionalism towards service users, carers, colleagues, and other agencies. Collaborate with other Trust services and external agencies. Contribute towards service/organisational aims and objectives. Maintain accurate written records in compliance with Trust policy and NMC guidance. Communicate effectively with service users and carers. Empower service users with relevant information about their treatment and available services. Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Registered Nurse Mental Health (RNMH) or other relevant specialism. NMC registration. Post graduate qualification relating to ward specialism. Experience
Experience of in-patient services and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Basic level of dealing with service users with complex mental health needs. Lived experience of mental health. Skills & Abilities
Effective communication skills both verbally and written, including IT literacy. Effective time management and organisation skills. Ability to use own initiative and contribute to a multidisciplinary team approach. Ability to work as part of a team and empower other team members. Awareness of safeguarding issues and responsibilities under relevant legislation. Basic understanding of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act. Understanding of the Care Programme Approach (CPA). Basic understanding of legislation relating to care. Other
Willingness to follow instruction but also able to question and challenge. Physical Requirements
Physically able to undertake a demanding role safely. Here at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) we are dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people and members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. Please be advised that in line with the WHO Health Workforce Support and Safeguards List, 2020, we currently are unable to accept applications from overseas candidates whose country of residence is classed as a ‘Red List’ country. If you are successful at interview you will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a DBS (if appropriate), references, and Occupational Health. All communications will be sent to you via TRAC Systems. By applying for this post you are agreeing to CPFT transferring the information contained in this application to TRAC. 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.
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Band 5 Contract:
Fixed term: 12 months Hours:
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (shift work, includes weekend and nights) Job ref:
310-OPAC-6759896-A Site:
Denbigh Ward Town:
Cambridge Salary:
£29,970 - £36,483 Per annum, pro rata Salary period:
Yearly Closing:
05/01/2025 23:59 Job overview
12 Month Fixed-Term Contract We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Staff Nurse to join our Denbigh Ward Team within the Older People's Mental Health, based in Fulbourn, Cambridge. The ideal candidate will have a strong team work ethic, sense of accountability, and the ability to work under considerable pressure. This post is open to professionals with the right attributes to enhance a team. Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will have a commitment to teamwork, a sense of accountability, and the ability to work under pressure. The post holder will provide quality evidence-based nursing advice, support, and care for service users with mental and physical health needs and their carers within a multidisciplinary setting. Support and lead on the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care on night shifts. Have a good level of knowledge of local, national policies, and legislation which govern current service provision. Identify and contribute to the training needs of junior registered and non-registered staff. Ensure that issues of equality, diversity, and rights are dealt with in accordance with good practice and legislation. Ensure effective communication pathways exist and act within your sphere of responsibility. Working for our organisation
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life. Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care settings but also within the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development. To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based care. Participate in setting quality standards, including monitoring and reviewing in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy. Understand and meet professional role and responsibilities under the Care Programme Approach. Ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act 2007. Promote carer and service user involvement within the service. Establish therapeutic relationships with service users and implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Demonstrate care and compassion in your work. Responsible for the safe custody and administration of medicines. Maintain professionalism towards service users, carers, colleagues, and other agencies. Collaborate with other Trust services and external agencies. Contribute towards service/organisational aims and objectives. Maintain accurate written records in compliance with Trust policy and NMC guidance. Communicate effectively with service users and carers. Empower service users with relevant information about their treatment and available services. Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Registered Nurse Mental Health (RNMH) or other relevant specialism. NMC registration. Post graduate qualification relating to ward specialism. Experience
Experience of in-patient services and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Basic level of dealing with service users with complex mental health needs. Lived experience of mental health. Skills & Abilities
Effective communication skills both verbally and written, including IT literacy. Effective time management and organisation skills. Ability to use own initiative and contribute to a multidisciplinary team approach. Ability to work as part of a team and empower other team members. Awareness of safeguarding issues and responsibilities under relevant legislation. Basic understanding of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act. Understanding of the Care Programme Approach (CPA). Basic understanding of legislation relating to care. Other
Willingness to follow instruction but also able to question and challenge. Physical Requirements
Physically able to undertake a demanding role safely. Here at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) we are dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people and members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. Please be advised that in line with the WHO Health Workforce Support and Safeguards List, 2020, we currently are unable to accept applications from overseas candidates whose country of residence is classed as a ‘Red List’ country. If you are successful at interview you will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a DBS (if appropriate), references, and Occupational Health. All communications will be sent to you via TRAC Systems. By applying for this post you are agreeing to CPFT transferring the information contained in this application to TRAC. 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.
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