About this role
Job summary
We are seeking enthusiasticBand 5 Registered Mental Health Nurses to join our dedicated team on Seaview Ward, a 14-bed mixed-sex acute admissions ward at St Ann's Hospital, Poole.
Seaview Ward provides assessment, treatment and short-term inpatient care for individuals experiencing acute mental health difficulties. Our aim is to deliver high-quality, recovery-focused care that supports patients to stabilise, regain independence and return home with appropriate community support.
As a Band 5 Staff Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering safe, therapeutic and person-centred care to people with a range of psychological, emotional, social and physical health needs. Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to assessment, care planning, risk management and recovery-focused interventions.
We offer a range of shift patterns across a 24-hour service:
Night: 20:30 - 07:40 Early: 07:15 - 15:15 Late: 13:00 - 21:00 Long Day: 07:15 - 21:00 Twilight: 16:00 - 00:00 We are particularly keen to hear from applicants able to work night shifts, but welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
You will be required to undertake aPrevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course and it is a condition of your employment that you successfully complete all aspects of this course; if this is not achieved you will not be able to commence working in the post.
Main duties of the job
As a Registered Mental Health Nurse on Seaview Ward, you will:
Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients experiencing acute mental health crises. Undertake comprehensive assessments and contribute to care planning and risk management. Support patients in their recovery journey through therapeutic engagement and intervention. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, patients, carers and community services. Promote patient safety, dignity and positive outcomes throughout admission and discharge planning. Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives. We are committed to supporting your professional development from day one. All new team members receive a comprehensive induction programme, and newly qualified nurses will benefit from our structured Preceptorship Programme.
You'll need strong clinical skills, emotional intelligence and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations. In return, you'll gain experience that will significantly enhance your professional confidence and career progression.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.
All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and training Essential
Registered Nurse (Mental Health) Preceptorship or working towards it Ability to take charge of a ward/case load regularly Ability to supervise other staff Supervised experience gained during clinical placements Ability to mentor students
Information Technology Essential
Basic IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training
Personal Qualities/Attributes Essential
Ability to work with minimum supervision / unsupervised Ability to work in a team and positively influence others Good organisational skills Ability to remain calm under pressure and lead self effectively
Additional requirements Essential
Ability to meet contractual requirements and participate in 24 hour care A level of fitness and ability to participate and complete PMVA, Breakaway training and Manual Handling (practice and theory). Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
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.
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 Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Ann's Hospital
69 Haven Road, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7LN
Poole
BH13 7LN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)