Job summary
Newly Qualified Nurses - We need you!
Durham, Tees Valley and Forensic (DTVF) Care Group are seeking compassionate and commitment newly qualified nurses to join us.
We are now welcoming applications from student nurses in their 3rd year of training within 6 months of qualifying.
We have already embarked on our Journey to Change which has created fantastic opportunities, making it an incredibly exciting time to join Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. Starting your career as a Registered Nurse with our Trust means developing your skills as a professional nurse in a friendly and forward-thinking environment.
We are fully committed to investing in your personal and professional development, supporting newly qualified nurses to achieve their full potential.
Successful candidates will be enrolled into our Newly Qualified Nurse structured 12 months Preceptorship Program, with regular study days, mentoring, and support in practice.
We will offer:
- Guaranteed interviews for every qualified nurse (including those who are just about to qualify)
- Full constructive feedback to everyone interviewed
- All successful applicants will be offered a permanent position with the Trust
- Newly qualified nurse supportive preceptorship arrangements
- Successful students will be given an individual development programme providing bespoke support in their first two years of employment with the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Mental Health Services for Older People
Mental Health for Older People have opportunities which include our acute inpatient based at Durham, Darlington and Middlesbrough, who are committed to improving the lives of service users. We also provide a range of community-based services.
Adult Mental Health
There are opportunities within Adult Mental Health across Durham, Darlington and Middlesbrough.
Adult Learning Disabilities
Adult Learning Disability services have opportunities with the inpatient setting at Bankfields Court, and in community teams. The service is leading the way in person centred care with a clear focus on reducing restrictions.
Children's and Young People Service
Children and Young People Services, you will work with a range of children and young people, to give them the skills needed. We aim to uphold high standards and follow NICE guidance in all interventions around mental health treatments including crisis interventions and eating disorders and assessing for neurodevelopmental conditions.
Health & Justice
Health & Justice provide assessment and care to those in the criminal justice system working across a variety of settings including prisons, local police stations and community teams.
Secure Inpatient Services
Secure Inpatient Services have opportunities for those with a passion for providing care in secure settings. With a wide range of clinically focused pathways across several inpatient wards.
Whatever your preference we will support you through your preceptorship programme, providing a mentor to guide your learning with their knowledge and experience.
About us
Benefits
There are many benefits to working for us.
- Free access to support, individual therapy and mindfulness services
- Monthly staff draw
- Free car parking
- New or redeveloped buildings and estate
- Staff Networks
- Salary sacrifice car lease scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Pension scheme
- Access to Trust gyms
- Free flu/Covid and other vaccines at or near your place of work.
- Career development
- Excellent Annual Leave
- Access to health service discounts
- Access to individual coaching
We invest in your continuing professional development, training and education in the skills and competencies required for your role. There is a system for matching 'stretch and development' opportunities to your aspirations; this may be for either your current or future role.
We have a large number of coaches trained in a variety of models who are happy to support you with any work related decisions or problems.Contact the OD team to find out who could offer you some time.
Annual Leave - On appointment 27 days plus 8 bank holidays
- After 5 years' service 29 days plus 8 bank holidays
- After 10 years 33 days plus 8 bank holidays
Our Values The most important way we will get there is by living our values all of the time. These are:
- Respect - listening, inclusive, working in partnership
- Compassion - kind, supporting, recognising and celebrating
- Responsibility - honest, learning, ambitious
Job description
Job responsibilities
For any further details regarding the roles available and main responsibilities please get in touch.
Please detail your top 3 preferences of where you would like to work so that we can take these into consideration if you are shortlisted/appointed.
Interviews will be taking place week commencing Monday 13th May 2024. Further details will be confirmed closer to the time.
Please note: There is a separate recruitment process for International Nurses, which we recruit to via a centralised advert on a regular basis. Any applications received via this vacancy for non UK based nurses will be transferred to our next available International Nurse vacancy for consideration.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Due to qualify as RNMH or RNLD current professional registration with NMC
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with mental ill health or learning disabilities
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidenced based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
- Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
- Care Programme Approach and its application in practice.
- Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trust-wide
Trust-wide
TS6 0SZ