Job Description

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.



We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience


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Job overview

NSFT secure services provides mental health services for adults from 18 years and above. We

provides admission, assessment and treatment within a secure environment for individuals with severe mental health problems who require a supervised and supported approach to their treatment. Northside House provides a high level of rehabilitation activities to address the individual needs and to support progression along service user treatment pathways. Achievement of rehabilitation goals will allow the patient to function in conditions of lesser security, maximize their independence and autonomy to attain a sense of personal fulfilment, whilst maintaining adequate support for patient and public safety.



It's an exciting time within Secure and Forensic Services, with a focus on quality improvements for our service users as well as wider organisational changes.


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Main duties of the job

Management

Responsible for the line management of identified members of the service.

Monitor the practice of junior staff and identify any learning and development needs in respect of the clinical skills base.

Maintain own and lead/supervise staff in maintaining professional, therapeutic relationship/boundaries with patients, carers and colleagues.

Provide and ensure provision of regular line management supervision and Appraisals to junior members of staff.

Complete ward rotas as required, ensuring ward is sufficiently and safely staffed at all times.

Clinical

To be accountable for own professional practice.

Support the development and implementation of recovery focused interventions to patients with mental illness.

Provide training and support to other as appropriate, including non-statutory agencies.

Demonstrate effective personal planning and organisation of personal daily work load and that of others.

Work flexibly, managing own working time effectively according to service demands.

Make clinical judgements, identifying alternative courses of action, managing and providing a high quality of care and supporting others to do the same.


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Working for our organisation

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us?

We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk?

The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.


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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential criteria

Registration with the NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse Completion of the preceptorship Signed off as a mentor/supervisor ####

Experience

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Essential criteria

Relevant post registration experience in a mental health setting #####

Desirable criteria

Management / Leadership of junior staff. ####

Knowledge

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Essential criteria

Understanding of issues surrounding confidentiality #####

Desirable criteria

Awareness of security and its impact and willingness to expand knowledge on it Working knowledge / application of the Mental Health Act 1983 ####

Other

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Essential criteria

The ability to undertake Breakaway and Physical Intervention training

YOUR APPLICATION



We can provide all our job application materials in alternative formats so that these are accessible to everyone. Should you require any documents within this job pack in an alternative format, please do not hesitate to contact us at recruitment@nsft.nhs.uk.



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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.


As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.


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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post may be subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.




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Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.