Job Description

Within Derbyshire we are building brand new healthcare facilities as part of our Making Room for Dignity programme. This is a chance to join our team at Kingfisher House as an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse.



Kingfisher House is a 14-bed male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit. This service is new to Derbyshire, making this post an exciting opportunity to be part of the development of the service.



Our team support those with a acute mental health illness, requiring an enhanced level of care to support and improve their mental health in an acute inpatient environment. As an Multi-Disciplinary Team we work proactively with our patient group and their loved ones, promoting independence and choice in their care, aiding their recovery.



Kingfisher House have a wide multi-disciplinary team approach to supporting those in our care. This consists of Nursing staff, Medical staff, Occupational Therapy, Psychology and many other professionals.

As a Registered Mental Health Nurse 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.



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



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.

Are you:

Looking for a new opportunity



Returning to the profession after a break



Seeking to develop in your role



Looking for a challenge and committed to driving change



You must be dynamic, organised, enthusiastic and motivated with evidence of continued professional development. It is essential candidates have excellent communication and assessment skills, and are able to use their initiative and keep calm in a busy and unpredictable environment.



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



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.



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