Staff Nurse RMNNHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview We are recruiting Band 5 Staff Nurses for Lynfield Mount Hospital & Airedale Centre for Mental HealthWe welcome applications from Qualified & Student Staff NursesA ‘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.All wards are supported by a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) including dedicated Psychology and Occupational therapy staff, Consultant Psychiatrist and local GP.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.Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value differenceWe Listen - We understand people’s views and respond to their individual needsWe Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe 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. LYNFIELD MOUNT HOSPITAL & AIREDALE CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH ROLLING ADVERT Main duties of the job The Trust has a Staff Bank where staff can work additional hours across all Trust services.We also offer award-winning leadership and personal development programmes to support you.At Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, we have developed InsideOut, a bespoke 12 month preceptorship programme which is delivered by both our own staff and external partners that gives you protected time to build effective internal and external behaviours and skills. During the InsideOut preceptorship, you will be guided through the core values of our vision wheel as you develop skills, confidence and a support network to help you deliver outstanding care and thrive in your chosen careerTo find out more about our Trust please visit our website Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust - About us (bdct.nhs.uk)Staff are required to work across all ward areas of the service to support the patient pathway. Working for our organisation Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value differenceWe Listen - We understand people’s views and respond to their individual needsWe 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 > 3500A wide range of health and wellbeing support packagesA range of internal and external development and learning opportunitiesPlus 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. 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 UKPrior 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)2Current Registration on part 3 or part 13 of NMC register Desirable criteria ENB 998 or other teaching certificate.Accredited counselling course or equivalent. Training Essential criteria Willingness to undergo education and training for both practice and service needWillingness to work towards professional and performance objectivesContribute to education/training of others 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 leaderExperience 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). Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidates best interest to apply as soon as possible. In view of Home Office Immigration Regulations all applicants must state their current immigration status, including expiry dates.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. The Trust’s purpose is to create connected communities and help people to feel as healthy as they can be at every point in their lives and our vision is to connect people to the best quality care, when and where they need it and be a national role model as an employer and provide our staff with the best place to work. Bradford has been awarded the coveted status of UK City of Culture 2025. The year is set to deliver more than 1000 new performances and events including 365 artist commissions, a series of major arts festivals as well as exciting national and international collaborations. Its themes will be rooted in the unique heritage and character of Bradford and will reveal the magic of the district that is held in its people, its ambition, and above all, its potential.We would welcome applicants with lived experience of providing unpaid care and/or support to a family member or friend with a disability, health condition, frailty, mental health problem, addiction or other health and care needs. We welcome people from all backgrounds and in particular Bradford District Care Trust is keen to reflect the population we serve, we are currently underrepresented in terms of black and minority ethnic staff. Applications are encouraged from these groups, but it must be stressed that selection will be solely on merit and in accordance with the Trust recruitment policy. 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. Employer certification / accreditation badges 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.