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

Please note, NSFT uses tools to screen any applications generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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Job overview

At Suffolk Rehabilitation and Recovery Service (SRRS) we care for those with a mental illness who can find it harder to integrate back into the community. This is a mixed gender 10 bedded ward in Ipswich. We are looking for a person who is kind and compassionate to others, and is proactive in helping people reach their potential.



As a nurse you will be allocated up to three patients within your care team made up of Rehabilitation workers and a fellow nurse to ensure that their recovery goals are facilitated and work towards a meaningful discharge. This can be through helping patients to understand their medication, improving links to the community such as through jobs, education or support groups and working closely with community teams.



You will be working among a team of Psychology, Doctors, Nurses, rehabilitation workers and Occupational Therapists as well as outside agencies such as social care and advocacy to which service user input will be central.



Within this job role you will be offered training, as well as at least monthly support by your line-manager. We believe that within a team it is important that staff feel listened to, and are able to make change happen.


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Main duties of the job

Primary nursing of patients including care planning with the patient and where relevant in conjunction with carers.

Working to increase independence with patients, for example with doctors and pharmacy changing patient to stage 2 medication, meaning that under direct supervision of a nurse taking own medication before eventually keeping own medication in the safe. Another example could be budgeting work with Occupational therapy.

taking part in multi-disciplinary meetings and preparing patients for this also before reviews take place

Dispensing of medication,

working within legalities of the job, checking of T2/T3 forms, reading of 132 rights, writing tribunal reports where necessary


- signposting to other services - such as advocates, drug and alcohol services, education, recovery college etc.



Facilitating groups on the ward



Relevant assessments for nurses - such as risk assessments, physical health assessments such as MUST and Waterlow, weekly physical health observations.



Auditing will need to be completed such as for medication, leave, care plan standards



Supervision for 2-3 rehabilitation workers when integrated within the team.


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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

Please see attached job description which includes person specification and criteria for the job listed.

Previous Applicants Need Not Apply

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Person specification

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Experience

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Essential criteria

Previous experience of working with people with mental health needs #####

Desirable criteria

Previous experience working in a mental health rehabilitation setting ####

Qualification

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Essential criteria

Nursing degree or equivalent RN(MH) #####

Desirable criteria

Mentorship qualification or willingness to undertake training ####

Skills

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Essential criteria

Ability to work regularly unsupervised Good verbal and written skills #####

Desirable criteria

ability to supervise others ####

knowledge

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Essential criteria

Understanding of issues surrounding confidentiality #####

Desirable criteria

Working knowledge /application of the Mental Health Act 1983 ####

other

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Essential criteria

Flexibility of duty and hours over a 24hr 7 day a week period #####

Desirable criteria

Fitness to undergo full PMA training within the trust

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.