Trosolwg o'r swydd

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to develop within a senior nurse role at Mill Lodge CAMHS inpatient unit. 

Mill Lodge CAMHS inpatient unit are looking to recruit a band 6 nurse to join our dynamic and progressive team. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, flexible, and able to demonstrate that they can work in a role which demands a high degree of knowledge and skill. Applicants should possess a drive and determination to achieve high quality care for young people and their families. 

Mill Lodge Child and Adolescent Inpatient Unit is nationally commissioned by NHS England. It is a 10 bedded service which cares for young people aged between 13-18 years old, who have significant and complex mental health difficulties. It is part of Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest Specialist and Learning Disabilities Trusts in the country. The Care Quality Commission rated Mill Lodge as good.

The Senior Nurse role will involve overseeing the nursing care provided on the unit, supporting, and developing junior staff through preceptorships, acting as a role model, liaising with partner organisations and families, working closely with other disciplines as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team and undertaking specific duties under the direction of the Operational Manager. 

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The post holder will participate in robust Clinical and Managerial Supervision, and Reflective Practice. They will be supported by an established an established management team.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide a high level of care and support for young people between the ages of 13 and 17. This will include shift co-ordination and leadership with the support of the management team. You will act as keyworker for a small number of young people and work with them to develop risk management plans, care plans and positive behaviour support (PBS) plans. These plans will direct the care and interventions provided for each young person and you will be involved in delivering this daily. You will be responsible for carrying out medication rounds and ensuring that NG feeding is facilitated as per care plans. 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.

There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.

We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank. 

Applicants should be aware that any individual requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only (this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.