• Job Description

  Req#: C9367-25-0572?language=en&page=98&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We currently have opportunities to join the Nursing Bank within Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT). In particular we are looking for temporary staff to work as and when required often at short notice atBand 5level, withinAstley Court, NorfolkIf you are interested in working within our learning disability & forensic services in a temporary capacity we would like to hear from you.All roles on the bank are for as and when workers and therefore in particular may suit those already working part-time, with other commitments, or who want to work on a short-term basis.Requirements for various hours can be considered. If you are available in school holidays or term time only then we would also like to hear from you.HPFT provides services for service users with mental health, learning disability and children's and adolescent mental health problems. Applicants should have some experience of working in a healthcare setting particularly within mental health or learning disability services.HPFT has a range of healthcare settings across the County and therefore access to a car would be beneficial unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving

  All applicants need to hold a valid NMC Statement of Entry and should have completed Preceptorship and can evidence this.PLEASE REFER TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSONAL SPECIFICTION FOR DETAILS OF THE SKILLS REQUIRED BEFORE APPLYING

  Main duties of the job

  The post holder will work in close collaboration with other professionals in assessing service user's needs, devising care plans and evaluating outcomes that promote service user empowerment through the process. The post holder, with the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) will participate in the assessment and treatment to provide high quality, individualised care, which addresses the needs of the service users. The post holder will support the Charge Nurse and the Team Leader to ensure that the service is managed effectively and efficiently in all aspects

  About us

  Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trustare one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission

  Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings.Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

  Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

  Details

  Date posted

  03 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 a year p.a pro rata

  Contract

  Bank

  Working pattern

  Flexible working

  Reference number

  367-Bank-RN-AstleyCourt20

  Job locations

  Astley Court, Little Plumstead, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 5EW

  Norwich

  NR13 5EW

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Actively fulfil the role of Named Nurse for the individuals in the service area, providing a holistic approach to service user assessment, treatment, review and management of packages of care
  • Ensure that the statutory requirements of the MHA 1983 (amended 2007) and Mental Capacity Act are observed and applied
  • Have the clinical skills relative to the delivery of care in the service area
  • Have effective working relationships with other professionals within the service area, across the Strategic Business Units, (SBUs) Trust and other NHS providers and key stakeholders
  • Contribute towards effective management and utilisation of resources with service area
  • Lead a nursing staff team in the absence of the Charge Nurse.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Actively fulfil the role of Named Nurse for the individuals in the service area, providing a holistic approach to service user assessment, treatment, review and management of packages of care
  • Ensure that the statutory requirements of the MHA 1983 (amended 2007) and Mental Capacity Act are observed and applied
  • Have the clinical skills relative to the delivery of care in the service area
  • Have effective working relationships with other professionals within the service area, across the Strategic Business Units, (SBUs) Trust and other NHS providers and key stakeholders
  • Contribute towards effective management and utilisation of resources with service area
  • Lead a nursing staff team in the absence of the Charge Nurse.

  Person Specification

  KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

  Essential

  • Academic qualifications o RNMH/RNLD/RMN
  • Membership of professional bodies o NMC
  • Completed Preceptorship and can evidence this.

  AREAS OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

  Essential

  • IT skills, in particular MS word
  • Experience of assessing and managing clinical risk

  PHYSICAL SKILLS

  Essential

  • Physically fit and able to successfully complete a prevention and management of aggression training course, and annual refresher training
  • Access to own transportation
  • Able to travel to place of work

  Person Specification

  KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

  Essential

  • Academic qualifications o RNMH/RNLD/RMN
  • Membership of professional bodies o NMC
  • Completed Preceptorship and can evidence this.

  AREAS OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

  Essential

  • IT skills, in particular MS word
  • Experience of assessing and managing clinical risk

  PHYSICAL SKILLS

  Essential

  • Physically fit and able to successfully complete a prevention and management of aggression training course, and annual refresher training
  • Access to own transportation
  • Able to travel to place of work

  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

  Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Astley Court, Little Plumstead, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 5EW

  Norwich

  NR13 5EW

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Astley Court, Little Plumstead, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 5EW

  Norwich

  NR13 5EW

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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