Job Description

We are building brand new healthcare facilities as part of our Making Room for Dignity programme and have exciting opportunities for Registered Nurses across these units and our other inpatient wards in Derby .



This is an opportunity to join a new wider multi-disciplinary team , supporting a range of patients with complex acute mental health needs. This is an opportunity to have a voice in developing our service s .



Our team supports those with a functional mental health illness. We work proactively with our patient group and their loved ones promoting independence and choice in their care.



We are looking for experienced nurses to help shape the new service s and our existing wards .



Unfortunately we are unable to accept those who are under the preceptorship programme at this time.



You will be expected to work shifts across a 7 day week, including weekends and Bank Holidays.



We have an established leadership team consisting of Ward Manager, Lead Nurses, Occupational Therapist, Sensory Lead and Psychology.

You will:

Work as part of a team responsible for the delivery of Patient/Client Centred Care.



Promote and support service user and carer involvement as autonomy and choices are an integral part of the philosophy of the Trust.



Respond to the needs of people in an honest, non-judgemental and open manner which respects the rights of individuals and groups.



Work closely with colleagues to ensure that clinical services are delivered to the highest standard and in accordance with the most recent evidence based guidance.



As a registered nurse, be personally accountable for your professional practice that will be delivered in accordance with the legal and professional responsibilities outlined by the NMC.



Ensure that services are provided in a safe and supportive environment and at all times adopt a professional approach to your work promoting a positive image to services users/carers and the general public.



You must be dynamic, organised, enthusiastic and motivated with evidence of continued professional development, with excellent communication and assessment skills and be able to use your initiative and keep calm in a busy and unpredictable environment.



You will join a nurturing team providing individualised recovery focused assessment and care planning.



Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

Benefits include:

Commitment to flexible working where this is possible



A range of salary sacrifices including home and electronics, gym memberships, cycle to work, travel and leisure and family pay



Access to a health cash plan



New and used lease cars



27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service



Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training



Generous NHS pension scheme



Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits



Health service discounts and online benefits



Incremental pay progression



Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7



Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network



Health and wellbeing opportunities



Structured learning and development opportunities



Please see attached and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.



Post preceptorship and full NMC registration required.



The post will provide an ideal opportunity to extend your skill base in acute care with opportunities to become involved in a variety of work streams including patient, service and staff development.