Job Description

There is lots of planned transformation in our Inpatient Services within the Older Person Care Unit (OPCU). This is a very exciting time to join our team and be a part of our service development within a ward management team role. The role is incredibly rewarding, supporting many of our patients in returning home to their lives in the community or into a Care Home environment. A great ending to the therapeutic relationship which we have built with them and pride ourselves on.



We recognise our services as highly specialised, whereby our nurses can develop professionally within both mental and physical health. Our wards are supported by a range of Allied Health Professionals, who support and guide our team, enhancing our nursing skills to improve the lives of our patents and ultimately promote optimum recovery. Applicants will: be a registered Mental Health Nurse with experience of working with this patient grouphave excellent verbal and written communication skillsbe able to problem solve and be an able negotiatorhave the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary teambe reliable, motivated, and flexible with the desire to work with older adultsbe an effective team player, able to work with a wide range of professionals as well as patients and their familiesbe hard-working and able to maintain and contribute to a high standard of carebe able to work on a 24-hr rota basis, including nights, weekends and Bank Holidays In return, we will offer you a range of benefits for Making a Difference with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, including: In return, you will have access to internal and external training and quality improvement opportunities not to mention a whole range of benefits including: Annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays (this will increase up to 33 days depending on NHS Service)Generous NHS pension schemeEnhanced maternity and sick payComprehensive induction and trainingCommitment to career developmentWide range of training and development opportunitiesWorking in a supportive environmentPromotion of health work/life balanceSalary sacrifice schemes e.g., public transport loans, cycle to work schemeStaff discount schemes e.g., discounted leisure centre membershipFree on-site parking (dependent on site)An extensive health and wellbeing package including Occupational Health, Physiotherapy and Staff Counselling ServicesRetail discountsRegular support and clinical supervision including CPD opportunities Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.



The cost of the DBS application is 26.40 (standard) or 54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of 16 per year applies.