Job Description
Are you a passionate registered mental health nurse with motivation in your approach to mental healthcare? Waterston are looking for you to join! Waterston Unit is a mixed sex ward, with a total of 18 beds providing a high quality of care and treatment for patients who have physical, social, psychological and emotional health needs. The purpose of the ward is to offer comprehensive assessments and treatment enabling Service Users to have shorter stays in hospital and to develop clear plans of care. We are highly motivated and have a track record of implementing recovery-based care, with an emphasis on therapeutic and diverse interventions. As a Staff Nurse you will assist the Ward Manager in providing high quality nursing care and treatment of patients in conjunction with other professionals. You will provide a high quality of care and treatment for patients who have physical, social, psychological and emotional health needs and enable them to return home with support from the Home Treatment Team and/or their Community Mental Health Team. This is a full-time role; we would be flexible and accept part-time applications. Flexible shifts listed below: Early: 06:45 - 14:15 Late: 12:45 - 20:15 Long Day: 06:45 - 20:15 Night: 19:45 - 07:15 For further information, please contact Sarah Suart at sarah.suart@nhs.net or on 01305 361235.Main duties of the jobWe work closely as a multi-disciplinary team and value learning, having regular teaching and supervision with a shared vision and action plan for the service. You will communicate with relatives and other visitors. You will help to organise and participate in therapeutic and social activities to have a positive influence on patients' recovery. You will supervise junior staff. You will be required to undertake a Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course and it is a condition of your employment that you successfully complete all aspects of this course; if this is not achieved you will not be able to commence working in the post. If you are interested in moving to Dorset we also offer a generous relocation package of up to £10,000. For further details on relocation expenses please email dhc.careers@nhs.net.Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.About usAt Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities. Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves. Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.Dorset HealthCare is in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work; as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net to access the support.Person SpecificationKnowledge, skills and trainingEssential Registered Nurse (Mental Health) Preceptorship or working towards it Job specific experienceEssential Ability to supervise other staff Managerial/supervisory experienceEssential Supervised experience gained during clinical placements Personal qualities/attributesEssential Ability to work as part of a team Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner Employer detailsEmployer nameDorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation TrustAddressForston Clinic Waterston Ward, Forston Clinic, Herrison Road, Charlton Down, Dorchester, DT2 9TB Dorchester DT2 9TBAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr