Job summary
Employer heading
Ward Sister/Charge Nurse (OPMH InPatient)
NHS AfC: Band 6
The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. DCHS is also an LGBT inclusive employer. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
Be outstanding – join an outstanding team!
Job overview
Our Service is one of a kind, and we are looking for exceptional individuals to join our dynamic, innovative and passionate multi disciplinary team.
We provide assessment and treatment for patients with Organic mental health disorder and distress. As the only specialist provider in the North of Derbyshire we truly are one of a kind and we are proud of what we achieve together.
Do You:
- Enjoy professional and multi-agency working?
- Enjoy working with adults with organic illness?
- Are you passionate about providing exceptional care?
- do you want to make a difference?
- enjoy a challenge?
Then we absolutely want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for supporting and promotion of effective and efficient management of the clinical care environment and the delivery of care, also for ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times, whilst providing support for junior staff.
You will deputise for the ward manager in their absence and will provide clinical leadership and supervision of nursing staff supporting a multi-disciplinary and collaborative approach to nursing care.
Working for our organisation
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential criteria
- Awareness and understanding of the Mental Health Act and its administration and application in practice
- Knowledge of local and national priorities.
- Understanding of the application of MCA and DOLs
- Dementia experience or desire to work with individuals with Dementia
- Understanding of the NMC Code of Conduct and implications for practice
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Post registration/ graduate qualification relevant to field of practice
- RN Level 1 – Learning Disability or Mental Health with experience at band 5
- Ability to deal sensitively and effectively with challenging individuals or situations
- Ability to work within a team and understand how teams work
Desirable criteria
- Restrictive Intervention trained
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dawn Bradley
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01246 515611
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