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Newly Qualified Nurses - We need you!

Durham, Tees Valley and Forensic (DTVF) Care Group are seeking compassionate and commitment newly qualified nurses to join us.

We are now welcoming applications from student nurses in their 3rd year of training within 6 months of qualifying.

We have already embarked on our Journey to Change which has created fantastic opportunities, making it an incredibly exciting time to join Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. Starting your career as a Registered Nurse with our Trust means developing your skills as a professional nurse in a friendly and forward-thinking environment.

We are fully committed to investing in your personal and professional development, supporting newly qualified nurses to achieve their full potential.

Successful candidates will be enrolled into our Newly Qualified Nurse structured 18 months Preceptorship Program, with regular study days, mentoring, and support in practice.

We will offer:
• Guaranteed... interviews for every qualified nurse (including those who are just about to qualify)
• Full constructive feedback to everyone interviewed
• All successful applicants will be offered a permanent position with the Trust
• Newly qualified nurse supportive preceptorship arrangements
• Successful students will be given an individual development programme providing bespoke support in their first two years of employment with the Trust.

Main duties of the job

Mental Health Services for Older People

Mental Health for Older People have opportunities which include our acute inpatient based at Durham, Darlington and Middlesbrough, who are committed to improving the lives of service users. We also provide a range of community-based services.

Adult Mental Health

There are opportunities within Adult Mental Health across Durham, Darlington and Middlesbrough.

Adult Learning Disabilities

Adult Learning Disability services have opportunities with the inpatient setting at Bankfields Court, and in community teams. The service is leading the way in person centred care with a clear focus on reducing restrictions.

Children's and Young People Service

Children and Young People Services, you will work with a range of children and young people, to give them the skills needed. We aim to uphold high standards and follow NICE guidance in all interventions around mental health treatments including crisis interventions and eating disorders and assessing for neurodevelopmental conditions.

Health & Justice

Health & Justice provide assessment and care to those in the criminal justice system working across a variety of settings including prisons, local police stations and community teams.

Secure Inpatient Services

Secure Inpatient Services have opportunities for those with a passion for providing care in secure settings. With a wide range of clinically focused pathways across several inpatient wards.
About us

Benefits

There are many benefits to working for us.
• Free access to support, individual therapy and mindfulness services
• Monthly staff draw
• Free car parking
• New or redeveloped buildings and estate
• Staff Networks
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension scheme
• Access to Trust gyms
• Free flu/Covid and other vaccines at or near your place of work.
• Career development
• Excellent Annual Leave
• Access to health service discounts
• Access to individual coaching

We invest in your continuing professional development, training and education in the skills and competencies required for your role. There is a system for matching 'stretch and development' opportunities to your aspirations; this may be for either your current or future role.

We have a large number of coaches trained in a variety of models who are happy to support you with any work related decisions or problems.Contact the OD team to find out who could offer you some time.
Annual Leave
• On appointment 27 days plus 8 bank holidays
• After 5 years' service 29 days plus 8 bank holidays
• After 10 years 33 days plus 8 bank holidays

Our Values

The most important way we will get there is by living our values all of the time. These are:
• Respect - listening, inclusive, working in partnership
• Compassion - kind, supporting, recognising and celebrating
• Responsibility - honest, learning, ambitious

Date posted

07 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

346-JF-003-24

Job locations

Trust-wide

Trust-wide

TS6 0SZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For any further details regarding the roles available and main responsibilities please get in touch.

Please detail your top 3 preferences of where you would like to work so that we can take these into consideration if you are shortlisted/appointed.

Interviews will be taking place week commencing Monday 4th November 2024. Further details will be confirmed closer to the time.

As part of the Newly Qualified process, you will be asked for your preference of Base and Service (i.e. AMH, MHOPS etc), which we will endeavour to accommodate, however this may not always be possible and we cannot guarantee specific teams within the allocations. Posts will be offered based on available vacancies where service needs require. Please note, once you have accepted a position that has been offered to you, we will be unable to accommodate any requests to change with the exception of extenuating circumstances which will be considered on an individual basis.

Please note: There is a separate recruitment process for International Nurses, which we recruit to via a centralised advert on a regular basis. Any applications received via this vacancy for non UK based nurses will be transferred to our next available International Nurse vacancy for consideration.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For any further details regarding the roles available and main responsibilities please get in touch.

Please detail your top 3 preferences of where you would like to work so that we can take these into consideration if you are shortlisted/appointed.

Interviews will be taking place week commencing Monday 4th November 2024. Further details will be confirmed closer to the time.

As part of the Newly Qualified process, you will be asked for your preference of Base and Service (i.e. AMH, MHOPS etc), which we will endeavour to accommodate, however this may not always be possible and we cannot guarantee specific teams within the allocations. Posts will be offered based on available vacancies where service needs require. Please note, once you have accepted a position that has been offered to you, we will be unable to accommodate any requests to change with the exception of extenuating circumstances which will be considered on an individual basis.

Please note: There is a separate recruitment process for International Nurses, which we recruit to via a centralised advert on a regular basis. Any applications received via this vacancy for non UK based nurses will be transferred to our next available International Nurse vacancy for consideration.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential
• Due to qualify as RNMH or RNLD current professional registration with NMC
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential
• Working with people with mental ill health or learning disabilities

Knowledge

Essential
• Evidenced 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).
• Care Programme Approach and its application in practice.
• Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential
• Due to qualify as RNMH or RNLD current professional registration with NMC
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential
• Working with people with mental ill health or learning disabilities

Knowledge

Essential
• Evidenced 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).
• Care Programme Approach and its application in practice.
• Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust-wide

Trust-wide

TS6 0SZ

Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust-wide

Trust-wide

TS6 0SZ

Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab

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