Registered Mental Health Nurse

Band 5 nurses work closely with the people who use our services, their families, friends and carers and play an important contribution in how people experience our services. Band 5 nurses are expected to be kind and responsive but professional and informative and contribute to the quality of the services we provide by:

• keeping the people who using our services as safe as possible through the use of sound clinical skills and effective risk assessments
• ensuring the best possible clinical outcomes by using up-to-date skills and adhering to evidence based policies and procedures
• ensuring the people using our services have a good experience by respecting, empowering and working in partnership with people throughout the care planning process
  
  We would like to recruit nurses who have strong leadership skills and be able to work independently but also above all to work collaboratively and effectively within the team. Ability to prioritise and make sound decisions sometimes under pressure. Good communication skills, able to work at times without direct supervision and problem solving skills. Have some skills and experienced working in a Mental Health Unit. It would be desirable if you have PICU experience .
As a member of our team, you'll have the unique opportunity to be part of the Colne ward team right from the start. This means you can contributeyour ideas, skills, and expertise to help shape the ward's culture, policies, and procedures. Your voice will be heard, and your impact will be significant as we work together to create a supportive and inclusive environment for our patients.

All our wards are currently engaging in Quality Improvement projects as we continually seek to improve service-user experiences and provide high quality outcomes. You will have the opportunity to engage in these projects and be supported to identify new ones as we continue to evolve. Moreover, Colne Ward will provide ample scope for progression into more clinical and managerial positions, enabling you to broaden your horizons and take on new challenges. In return you will be offered:
• Development opportunitiesto help you progress in your career i.e. secondment opportunities, rotations, funded courses
• Career mapping with focus on your progression and development within the service
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings. Join us on this ground-breaking journey as we shape the future of mental healthcare.