Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered mental health or learning disability nurse within a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit. Mill Lodge provides specialised inpatient care for young people between the ages of 13 and 17 with a range of mental health difficulties. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in the need for inpatient care for young people and we are committed to providing this at a high level. As a nurse you will be responsible for the day to day running and leadership on the unit, acting as a role model and supervising health care assistants in their work. Nurses are responsible for ensuring that the care plans for young people and their families are carried out and evaluated, with input from the wider Multidisciplinary team.



We welcome applications from nurses who have completed their preceptorship and from those who will be qualifying in 2025. A full preceptorship programme is offered both within the service and across the trust.



The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about working with young people, be able to show initiative and work within a nursing team alongside a wider multidisciplinary team. Clinical supervision will be provided on a regular basis and all relevant training will be available with opportunities to develop any particular interests. We use a range of therapeutic approaches at Mill Lodge with key ones being Trauma informed care and Systemic Family Therapy. All nurses are also trained in providing NG feeding as an intervention for young people.



We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.



All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team recruitment.lypft@nhs.net

Attached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.



If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.



The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.



There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.



We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.



Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles (this does not include Healthcare Support Workers) . This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.



You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide a high level of care and support for young people between the ages of 13 and 17. This will include shift co-ordination and leadership with the support of the senior nursing team. You will act as keyworker for a small number of young people and work with them to develop risk management plans, care plans and positive behaviour support (PBS) plans. These plans will direct the care and interventions provided for each young person and you will be involved in delivering this daily.



You will be responsible for carrying out medication rounds and ensuring that NG feeding is facilitated as per care plans. You will be involved in supporting a team of experienced health care assistants to carry out their role and more experienced band 5 nurses will be involved in delivering supervision.



To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, look at the & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.



So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.