About this role
Job summary
Are you looking to take your first step into a leadership role? Are you looking for an exciting change?
We are looking for an enthusiastic Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join our Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit who is able to work effectively and dynamically in a busy and demanding setting.
Haven Male PICU is a newly-built 8 bedded male PICU that provides a high level of effective and compassionate care to men who are experiencing the most acute phase of a serious mental disorder and behavioural disturbance. Our service users may present with significant risk of harm to themselves and others, as well as vulnerability from others.
You will be supported closely by the ward manager and wider team who will provide a comprehensive induction programme for a Clinical Team Leader joining the Psychiatric Intensive Care service. In return for joining us on Haven you will become a valued member of our team and have a say in how our service develops.
This is a great opportunity for those interested in making a difference and taking their next step into a leadership role and demonstrating your knowledge and abilities, whilst continually improving services and providing hands on care within a specialist area. If this sounds like you, then it is you were are looking for and would like to welcome you as part of our team!
Please be aware that applications from candidates that require sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Team Leaders undertake a dual clinical and leadership role; acting as a deputy for the Ward Manager. They play a key role in the day-to-day management of the ward; are a main point of contact for advice/decisions and will support, supervise and manage staff at every level. They also assist in the delivery of local and nationally required outcomes and will often be given a lead role to manage in their own right.
PICU experience is desirable, but not essential as you will be working within an experienced multi-disciplinary team.
The team aim to;
Treat patients who are detained under the Mental Health Act using positive engagement, talking therapies (CBT/DBT) and medicines Ensuring patient and their family/carers are at the centre of their recovery journey Engage creatively withpatients to co-produce theirindividual care plans Prioritise both mental and physical health wellness Engaging patients in doing a variety of activities both on the ward and off the ward Help patients get active, eat well and take care of their own wellbeing Promote freedom of choice and least restrictive practice, in a safe and therapeutic environment You will be required to undertake a Prevention 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.
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)
Job Specific Experience Essential
Experience at Staff Nurse Band 5 level for a substantial period Experience of receiving clinical supervision Multi-disciplinary networking
Desirable
Awareness multi-cultural issues within acute psychiatry
Managerial Experience Essential
Experience in monitoring untrained staff Ability to supervise others' work
Personal qualities/attributes Essential
Motivation and the ability to motivate others Ability to identify own limitations and ask for advice
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
BH13 7LN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)