About this role
Job summary
Are you a passionate and experienced Mental Health Nurse looking for a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others? We are currently seeking a Band 8a Mental Health Nurse to join our dynamic and supportive Enhance Care team.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience working in mental health, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality care to patients with complex needs.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits including ongoing professional development opportunities, flexible working options, and a supportive and inclusive work environment.If you are a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Nurse looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and help us provide the highest level of care to those in need.Look forward to hearing from you
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities of the role include:- Providing expert clinical leadership and support to junior staff members- Developing and implementing care plans for patients with a range of mental health conditions- Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic care- Contributing to the continuous improvement of mental health services through research and quality improvement project- Supporting the Head of Nursing-Mental Health to deliver parity of esteem for mental health patients in an acute hospital setting
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.
We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.
To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will support the day to day management of the alcohol liaison and smoking cessation teams. Will provide expert mental health clinical advice and consultancy to other Trust professional groups of staff. Working in partnership with mental health and Trust colleagues to ensure mental health patients receive person centred, holistic care, treatment and support.
Act as an autonomous independent mental health practitioner, providing expert mental health clinical nursing practice, expert knowledge, analytical skills and clinical decision making to ensure mental health patients are receiving the right care and treatment.A senior member of the Access and Medicine Divisional nursing team, with professional nursing leadership and ensuring parity of esteem for the management of patients presenting in mental health crisisTo lead and deliver the nursing aspects of the Trust mental health strategy and action plan.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Current NMC registration: Mental Health Registered Nurse MSc qualification or equivalent
Desirable
Quality Improvement qualification Alcohol, smoking and substance misuse qualification
Knowledge Essential
Broad clinical and managerial experience in mental health nursing at a senior level Proven mental health nursing leadership and management experience Evidence of achievement and ongoing personal professional development Evidence of working across boundaries and with partners to improve mental health pathways Evidence of implementing significant organisational change, underpinned by audit, research and quality improvement Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current mental healthcare policy/national & local guidance/CQC and appreciate the implications of this for the Trust and service delivery Clinical expertise and knowledge of mental health patient pathways, care and treatment Evidence of delivering improved patient experience and engagement
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Guildford
GU2 7XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)