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Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Nov 28

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • Nottingham

AI generated summary

  • You must pay for your DBS check (£26.40 standard or £54.40 enhanced), deducted from salary over 2 months. Enroll in the DBS Update Service for an annual fee of £16.
  • You will provide specialist assessment and treatment for adults with intellectual disabilities and complex mental health needs, collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team during crisis situations.

Requirements

  • Applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check.
  • Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.
  • The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
  • You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service.
  • An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Responsibilities

  • The Integrated Specialist Services provides specialist NHS services to people for whom mainstream services cannot meet their demands. We are seeking a Staff Nurse to join our Inpatient Assessment & Treatment Team with IDD.
  • The Orion Unit is an 8 bedded inpatient service for adults with an intellectual disability and complex mental health needs and / or challenging behaviours whose needs are unable to be met within the community at any given time.
  • We offer specialist assessment and treatment tailored to the individual, the team works flexibly, utilising a broad range of models and interventions, within a Multi-Disciplinary Team.
  • The Unit supports people in times of crisis, difficulty, and distress; effectively collaborating between professionals, the person, family/carers and networks that support them.
  • We work closely with our community colleagues in health and social care.
  • An opportunity has arisen for an IDD Staff Nurse to work within the Inpatient Assessment & Treatment Team, based at the Orion Unit at Highbury Hospital, Bulwell, Nottingham.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Staff Nurse position at the Orion Unit?

The primary focus of the Staff Nurse position is to provide specialist assessment and treatment for adults with intellectual disabilities and complex mental health needs, utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach to support individuals in crisis.

Where is the Orion Unit located?

The Orion Unit is located at Highbury Hospital, Bulwell, Nottingham.

What are the required qualifications for applying for the Staff Nurse position?

Applicants are expected to have the necessary nursing qualifications and experience relevant to mental health and intellectual disabilities, although specific qualifications may need to be verified during the application process.

Is there any cost associated with the DBS check for this position?

Yes, applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check, with a standard cost of £26.40 or enhanced cost of £54.40, which will be deducted from the salary over the first two months of employment.

Can staff members access support for health and well-being?

Yes, the Trust prioritizes the health and well-being of colleagues by investing in in-house occupational health and staff counseling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

Are there opportunities for career development in this role?

Yes, the Trust emphasizes career development and progression, providing support and resources to help staff reach their full potential.

What is the team structure like within the Orion Unit?

The team within the Orion Unit operates as a Multi-Disciplinary Team, collaborating effectively between professionals, the person receiving care, their family, carers, and support networks.

Is the Trust involved in any health and community services outside of mental health?

Yes, the Trust provides a range of healthcare services, including those for intellectual disabilities, community health, forensic care, and offender healthcare across multiple regions.

What are the core values that the Trust promotes?

The core values promoted by the Trust are Honesty, Compassion, Trust, Respect, and Teamwork.

How can interested candidates arrange an informal visit or get more information about the role?

Interested candidates can contact Samantha Percival-Bown, the Manager, via email at samantha.percival-bown@nottshc.nhs.uk or by phone at 0115 854 22 51 for further details or to arrange an informal visit.

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Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Mission & Purpose

Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Services are delivered from over 257 locations within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons. As one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire, we provide care to more than two million people a year. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. Our annual budget is £628m.