Job summary
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation Trust (NSFT) Intensive Older Peoples Service and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic team caring for those of any age with dementia or over 75 experiencing a mental health crisis.
We are looking for an experienced nurse who can work independently and as part of a team; is forward thinking; innovative and highly motivated, and keen to work with this client group. We value the contribution of others and recognise the benefit of a variety of clinical experience.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our culture. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity to join the team on a six month secondment.
The successful candidate will have good interpersonal, organisational and communication skills in order to engage with older people experiencing a variety of mental health conditions as well as those with suspected cognitive difficulties, their family members and carers.
The role will involve completing urgent and emergency assessments including risk and safety plans according to service user needs and presentation. Whilst we aim to avoid hospital admissions the ability to request and co-ordinate these is also required.
The successful applicant will need to carry out the role of duty worker, taking calls and triaging referrals.
You will have the opportunity to supervise junior colleagues and students and work in a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established nursing networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Some of the benefits you can expect:
NHS pension
a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
career progression
starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
staff physio service
NHS discounts and many more.
Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing degree or equivalent,
- Mentoring / Mentorship (ENB988 or equivalent)
Desirable
- Evidence of further study relevant to role
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience
- Good working knowledge of medication management.
Desirable
- Experience of working with dementia
- Experience of working in the community
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
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
St Andrews lodge
Julian Hospital
Norwich
NR2 3TD