Staff Nurse - Hope & Horizon Unit (Bury) inBury inBury PUBLISHED 27 DEC 2023

Band 5: £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata PERMANENT

Pennine Care NHS FT rLpIFIvA

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As a qualified nurse you would be a vital member of the team in delivering person centred care to those admitted onto the ward.

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information on the role.

When completing your application form and to ensure you stand the best chance of being selected for interview, ensure you give real life examples of how you have met/demonstrated each of the essential criteria. These examples can be from work, education, volunteering or day to day life.

Please submit one application only.
we will be interviewing successfully shortlisted candidates continuously.

#JoinUsBeYou and make a difference to a child's life

We wish to recruit
staff nurse'
s to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary teams that provide specialist services to children, young people and families within our mental health services.

Our
CAMHS
Inpatient Unit consists of two wards rated
Outstanding
by
CQC
. The
Hope and Horizon Unit,
based in
Bury
, provide general adolescent and eating disorder inpatient care and treatment for young people aged 13-18 years. Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust have been awarded Lead Provider role for the Greater Manchester CAMHS Inpatient Lead Provider Collaborative and there has never been a more exciting time to join our innovative and quality driven service.

We are looking to recruit nurses who are passionate about working in
CAMHS
, supporting young people along with their parents and carers, with the ability to work flexible shift patterns over seven days, including rotation to night duty.

As a qualified nurse you would be a vital member of the team in delivering person centred care to those admitted onto the ward. You will be working with people who can be very distressed and display some very challenging behaviours. It will be your responsibility to provide reassurance and distraction, using care and compassion, for young people experiencing mental ill health. You will also be responsible for a wide range of tasks such as care planning and implementation, risk assessment, physical health assessment, liaising with the wider MDT, ward rounds and you will be a named nurse.

We would absolutely love to hear form
Student Nurses
who are due to qualify and are keen to start their career as a registered nurse with
CAMHS
.

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information on the role.

Please submit one application only.
we will be interviewing successfully shortlisted candidates continuously.

#JoinUsBeYou and make a difference to a child's life

We wish to recruit
staff nurse'
s to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary teams that provide specialist services to children, young people and families within our mental health services.

We would absolutely love to hear form
Student Nurses
who are due to qualify and are keen to start their career as a registered nurse with
CAMHS
.

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To work as a Staff Nurse in the UK, you'll need a combination of formal education, clinical skills, practical experience, and personal attributes. Here are the essential skills and qualifications required:

Educational Qualifications:

1. Nursing Degree: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc) or an equivalent nursing degree is typically required.

2. Nursing Registration: You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK. This typically involves passing an approved nursing program and the NMC's competency tests.

Clinical Skills:

1. Patient Assessment: Ability to perform thorough assessments of patients' health and identify needs.

2. Medication Administration: Knowledge of pharmacology and the ability to safely administer medications.

3. Wound Care: Skills in managing and dressing wounds, observing for signs of infection.

4. Infection Control: Understanding infection prevention practices and how to implement them in a clinical setting.

5. Basic Life Support (BLS): Certification in BLS and other emergency response skills, such as Advanced Life Support (ALS) if applicable.

6. Clinical Procedures: Proficiency in various clinical skills specific to your area of nursing (e.g., IV insertion, catheterization).

Soft Skills:

1. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and colleagues effectively.

2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to provide emotional support and understand patients’ perspectives.

3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.

4. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues and implement solutions quickly.

5. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills:

1. Attention to Detail: Precision in following medical procedures and documenting patient care.

2. Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing patient situations and workloads.

3. Technical Skills: Familiarity with medical technology and electronic health records (EHR).

Continuing Professional Development:

1. Lifelong Learning: Commitment to ongoing education and training to stay current with nursing practices and policies.

Employment Considerations:

1. Experience: Many positions may require previous experience in a clinical setting, such as placements during your nursing degree.

2. Specialization: Depending on the area of nursing you wish to work in (e.g., surgical, pediatric, psychiatric), additional qualifications or experience may be necessary.

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