Job summary

*We do not accept overseas applications - must hold an NMC pin**We are not accepting applications from RGN General Adult Nurses at this time*

Does making a difference to the lives of patients motivate and inspire you?

We are looking for a skilled and passionate Nurse RMN, either with experience, or newly qualified, to join our dedicated team at Mill Lodge Specialist Unit for people with Huntington's Disease (HD).

Huntington's disease is a rare, inherited disease that causes the progressive breakdown (degeneration) of nerve cells in the brain. Huntington's disease has a wide impact on a person's functional abilities and usually results in movement, thinking (cognitive) and psychiatric disorders.

This is a challenging but immensely rewarding area of mental health nursing to be successful in this role, you will need to be enthusiastic, forward thinking and emotionally resilient. You will be working within a supportive multidisciplinary team (MDT), caring for patients with a rare and degenerative condition

You will receive comprehensive training, including specific training around the care and management of people with Huntington's Disease. You will also be able to develop your skills in both mental health and physical health nurse due to the complex nature of Huntington's Disease.

To arrange an informal visit or to hear more about working at the Mill Lodge, please feel free to ring the recruiting manager, Stacey Bennett on 0116 2951645 or email at stacey.bennett21@nhs.net.

Main duties of the job

Your main duties will include:

Working in collaboration with patients, their families, and the MDT to develop packages of care which aim to maximise the independence of our patients, whilst safely managing their risks

• Administration of medication based upon the mental and physical health needs of people with HD
• Participating in MDT meetings, leading care-programme approach reviews and other clinical meetings as required
• Co-ordinating the unit in the absence of the Band 7 and Band 6cs after a period of induction/preceptorship

• Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based nursing care to a group of clients/service users.
• Assisting and contributing in the management and organisation of a ward / clinical area.
• Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
• Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.
• Act as a clinical and professional role model, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.
• Support patients with both mental and physical health needs

About us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.