BHSCT_Band 6_Residential Nurse (Learning Disability Nurse/Mental Health Nurse)

Job details

• Branch: Belfast HSCT
• Location: Belfast HSCT
• Directorate: Children's Community Services
• Salary: Band 6 (£38,682 - £46,580)
• Contract Type: To create a waiting list
• Opening Date: 19/05/26
• Closes: Tue, 02 June 2026 @ 4:30 PM
• Interview Dates: TBC

Notes

We accept online applications only. “A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026”. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week.” Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Comply with NMC registration, maintaining your PIN and The Code, Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates.

As senior members of the team support and guide the team to provide a stable, consistent, calm and nurturing environment and approach to daily practice.

Take the lead in completing care planning, assessing, implementation, and evaluation care daily care provided. Work alongside the management and the key team to reviewing duties in relation to the development of care plans for young people and when appropriate their families/carers.

Demonstrating an understanding that the children/young people’s behaviours forms of communication and learned coping skills to express themselves. Support the team to look what is being communicated and promote a culture of focus on what is lying beneath the behaviour and not on the presenting behaviour alone.

Responding to the needs of young people that demonstrates an ability to remain calm, respectful and understanding of young people’s needs whilst also demonstrating practice that reflects the models of care that underpin the ethos of the home, Positive Behaviour Support, Trauma Informed Care, Signs of Success, restrictive practice reduction and Safety Intervention (SI) formally known as Management of Actual and Potential Aggression, MAPA.

Undertakes the direct care of children and young people, which involves ensuring that their social, emotional, health, educational, spiritual and physical needs are met as fully as possible. Direct care may include practical tasks such personal care, serving food, promoting independence development.

Undertakes key-working responsibilities in relation to specific children and young people and seeks to ensure that they develop social and life skills that will give them the capacity for companionship and co-operation with other people and for self-fulfilment.

Take the lead in the effective discharge of Statutory Functions regarding the children in the Home (including LAC Reviews etc.).

Contribute to the work of the Trust through Staff Development Reviews, Personal Contribution Plans, Personal Development Plan and appraisal.

Supervise and support the development of Nursing students as appropriate.

The residential Nurse will undertake duties under current legislation and Trust and Board policy and practice pertaining to children & young people within the Residential Service and contribute to the development of the quality and standard of care in the home.

Comply with Health & Safety requirements.

Assists with the care of the total group of children and young people who are resident in the home.

Prepare and submits reports for a variety of formal and informal settings.

To participate in staff meetings, consultations, group discussions and formal supervision as required.

To maintain accurate and up to date records as required.

To act in accordance with all Trust policies and procedures.

To participate in staff training programmes as appropriate.

Alongside the management team co-ordinate and facilitate the development and implementation of appropriate and effective monitoring and evaluation mechanisms.

To promote equality of opportunity and good relations as outlined in the Trust’s Equality Scheme.

To comply with the Human Rights legislation in relation to the requirements of this post.

To participate in all matters concerning discipline, grievance, untoward incidents and complaints, where required.

Responsible for maintaining own

Registration with the NMC;

Professional and personal development in accordance with NMC requirements within the Scope of Professional Practice;

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are not meant to be definitive nor restrictive and may be modified to meet changing needs. It should be noted therefore that duties, designation and location of the post may be subject to change in the future to meet the changing requirements of the service.

Responsibilities for all roles

Adherence to Trust Policies and Procedures

Assist in the collection, collation and analysis of agreed statistics.

Adherence to all Trust and Regional policies and procedures in respect of Safeguarding Children.

Ensures compliance with Trust standards and codes of conduct and observing confidentiality at all times.

Identify the need for risk assessment and risk management in accordance with Trust Policy, including adherence to BRAAT 4.

General Responsibilities

Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and:

At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner.

The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with Belfast Trust’s Whistleblowing Policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable.

Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them.

Comply with the Trust’s Smoke Free Policy.

Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations.

Adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties throughout the course of their employment.

Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in-service provision.

Maintain high standards of personal accountability.

Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct.

Information Governance

All employees of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust policies on Information Governance including for example the ICT Security Policy, Data Protection Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt.

Environmental Cleaning Strategy

The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognizes the key principle that “Cleanliness matters is everyone’s responsibility, not just the cleaners” Whilst there are staff employed who are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients, residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public.

Infection Prevention and Control

The Belfast Trust is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and all staff have a part to play in making this happen. Staff must comply with all policies in relation to Infection Prevention and Control and with ongoing reduction strategies. Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions must be used at all times to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

This includes:-

Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser at the appropriate times (WHO ‘5 moments’);

Using the correct ‘7 step’ hand hygiene technique;

Being ‘bare below the elbows’ when in a clinical environment;

Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on intranet);

Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);

Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry;

Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately i.e. cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilised;

Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions.

Personal Public Involvement

Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI).Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information.

http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf

Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

NOTE

Where educational/professional qualifications form part of the criteria you will be required, if shortlisted for interview, to produce original certificates and one photocopy of same issued by the appropriate authority. Only those certificates relevant to the shortlisting criteria should be produced. If educational certificates are not available an original letter and photocopy of same detailing examination results from your school or college will be accepted as an alternative. If successful you will be required to produce documentary evidence that you are legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. This documentation can be a P45, Payslip, National Insurance Card or a Birth Certificate confirming birth in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. Failure to produce evidence will result in a non-appointment.

Where a post involves working in regulated activity with vulnerable groups, post holders will be required to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority.

The below diagram details the values and associated behaviours that we expect staff working within Health and Social Care (HSC) to display at all times;

HSC Value

What does this mean?

What does this look like in practice? - Behaviours

Working Together

We work together for the best outcome for people we care for and support. We work across Health and Social Care and with other external organisations and agencies, recognising that leadership is the responsibility of all.

I work with others and value everyone’s contribution

I treat people with respect and dignity

I work as part of a team looking for opportunities to support and help people in both my own and other teams

I actively engage people on issues that affect them

I look for feedback and examples of good practice, aiming to improve where possible

Compassion

We are sensitive, caring, respectful and understanding towards those we care for and support and our colleagues. We listen carefully to others to better understand and take action to help them and ourselves.

I am sensitive to the different needs and feelings of others and treat people with kindness

I learn from others by listening carefully to them

I look after my own health and well-being so that I can care for and support others

Excellence

We commit to being the best we can be in our work, aiming to improve and develop services to achieve positive changes. We deliver safe, high-quality, compassionate care and support.

I put the people I care for and support at the centre of all I do to make a difference

I take responsibility for my decisions and actions

I commit to best practice and sharing learning, while continually learning and developing

I try to improve by asking ‘could we do this better?’

Openness & Honesty

We are open and honest with each other and act with integrity and candour.

I am open and honest in order to develop trusting relationships

I ask someone for help when needed

I speak up if I have concerns

I challenge inappropriate or unacceptable behaviour and practice