Staff Nurse

About

CAMHS - Learning Disabilities Tees is recruiting a Registered Staff Nurse for Baysdale Respite Service in Middlesbrough, which cares for children with profound and multiple learning disabilities, physical complexities, behaviours that challenge and autism. The 24-hour service requires night and weekend work. Training and a preceptorship programme are provided; applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome, subject to eligibility requirements. Job grade: Band 5. Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum. Terms of service: Permanent. Reference: 346-DDC-094-26. Duty station: Baysdale, Roseberry Park Hospital, Middlesbrough TS4 3AF, United Kingdom.

How to apply

Apply online through the official advert page on NHS Jobs. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Responsibilities

• Supporting with personal care needs.
• Administering medication.
• The assessment and monitoring of physical/mental health issues.
• Liaising with other professionals around any concerns.

Qualifications

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD (RNSC - CAMHS only) - RGN (If appropriate - Advert must indicate if the role is open to RGN nurses to apply).
• To be recognised practice supervisor or work towards in an agreed timescale.
• Trained Clinical Supervisor or work towards in an agreed timescale.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities.
• Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation.
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Working in partnership with other agencies.
• Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
• Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
• Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections.