Job summary
37.5 hours per week. At the Glenbourne Unit we are actively recruiting motivated and professional Band 5 Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurses, including Preceptor Nurses, who are looking to work in our Outstanding rated Male and Female Acute Ward as awarded by the Care Quality Commission. Harford Ward is a 19 bedded Male Acute Ward and Bridford Ward is a 19 bedded Female Acute Ward.
Here at the Glenbourne we received an overall rating of outstanding, and we are one of only a few units of its kind to achieve this rating within the UK.
The unit was praised in particular for the compassionate care provided by staff, noting the 2015 mental health inpatient survey that rated nurses at the Glenbourne unit the highest in the country for treating patients with dignity and respect.
Our environment and organisation is supportive and driven to deliver quality, evidence based patient care, we have a clear focus on Quality Improvement and Safewards and strive to achieve a caring recovery focused environment and a supportive environment to develop in.
We are looking for clinically skilled, compassionate and caring professionals who are committed to providing care of the highest quality to some of the most vulnerable individuals known to our service.
This role
may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please
refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to
eligibility.
Main duties of the job
The postholder is responsible for the
assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of
programmes of care.
You will be designated to take
charge regularly of the ward.
The postholder is required to supervise
staff and be able to teach qualified and unqualified staff, including basic and
/ or post basic students.
The
staff nurse will at all times work within the spirit of the NMC code of
Professional Conduct for trained nurses and local policies.
You will need to have a passion for working with
people with mental health needs and possess excellent communication skills as
you will be alongside other professionals, families and carers.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7-day service.
Job Share(s) Considered
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Utilise
nursing skills to assess, plan and implement and deliver care to patients who
are in an acute phase of their illness
Organise
the provision of care and act as Named Nurse / Associate Nurse for a
specified group of patients.
To
function as a member of a multi disciplinary team taking appropriate
responsibility for the implementation of decisions made by the team
Ensure
planned nursing care is implemented and evaluated, take appropriate action in
the light of evaluation.
Participate
in training programmes for both trained and untrained staff
In
conjunction with the university and Senior Staff Nurses ensure training
programmes / objectives for learner nurses are implemented.
To
be responsible for implementing drug administration procedures according to
laid down policy.
Maintain
standards of care to highest level within available resources.
Maintain
confidentiality in respect to the patient at all times
To
actively participate in line management with senior and junior members of
staff.
To
liaise effectively with other wards and services. To develop and maintain relationships with
providers statutory and non-statutory
To
maintain confidentiality in respect of the patient / client at all times.
Communicate
clearly with patients, their families and all other mental health
professional groups about their health problems and care plan.
Actively
participate in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives, eg.
clinical audit, essence of care or clinical policy development.
Play
an active role in PCF multi disciplinary reviews and ward rounds, reporting
on the nursing assessment of the patients progress and participating further
in multi disciplinary care planning.
Ensure
that patients are encouraged to play a part in the Care Plan and to sign it;
and ensuring they receive a copy of it.
This is to promote person centred planning
Participate
in the Glenbourne wide response team which responds to any untoward incident
and undertake associated training.
Provide
mentorship for students
Attend
and participate in meetings ie. Case Conference, Mental Health review
tribunals
Job description
Job responsibilities
Utilise
nursing skills to assess, plan and implement and deliver care to patients who
are in an acute phase of their illness
Organise
the provision of care and act as Named Nurse / Associate Nurse for a
specified group of patients.
To
function as a member of a multi disciplinary team taking appropriate
responsibility for the implementation of decisions made by the team
Ensure
planned nursing care is implemented and evaluated, take appropriate action in
the light of evaluation.
Participate
in training programmes for both trained and untrained staff
In
conjunction with the university and Senior Staff Nurses ensure training
programmes / objectives for learner nurses are implemented.
To
be responsible for implementing drug administration procedures according to
laid down policy.
Maintain
standards of care to highest level within available resources.
Maintain
confidentiality in respect to the patient at all times
To
actively participate in line management with senior and junior members of
staff.
To
liaise effectively with other wards and services. To develop and maintain relationships with
providers statutory and non-statutory
To
maintain confidentiality in respect of the patient / client at all times.
Communicate
clearly with patients, their families and all other mental health
professional groups about their health problems and care plan.
Actively
participate in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives, eg.
clinical audit, essence of care or clinical policy development.
Play
an active role in PCF multi disciplinary reviews and ward rounds, reporting
on the nursing assessment of the patients progress and participating further
in multi disciplinary care planning.
Ensure
that patients are encouraged to play a part in the Care Plan and to sign it;
and ensuring they receive a copy of it.
This is to promote person centred planning
Participate
in the Glenbourne wide response team which responds to any untoward incident
and undertake associated training.
Provide
mentorship for students
Attend
and participate in meetings ie. Case Conference, Mental Health review
tribunals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse / Diploma in Mental Health.
Desirable
- Practice / Supervisor assessor
Experience
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Multi disciplinary working
Desirable
- Life experience in wide range of settings
Skills
Essential
- Assessment Skills
- Communications Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Team Work Skills
- Management Ability
- Able to take charge
- Administration Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Supervision of Junior Staff
- Prioritising
- Computer Skills
- Responsible and self motivated
- Able to manage own stress
- Flexible & reliable to work on rota 24/7 day service
- Empathetic
Desirable
- Recreation/Diversion Skills
- Group Interaction Skills
- Change Management Skills
- Ability to recognise and support stress in others
- Mentorship or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Mental Health Act
- Confidentiality
- Management methods
- PCF and Nursing Process
- Named Nurse responsibilities
- Administration and storage of medicines
- Statutory requirements
- Psychiatric illnesses and relevant nursing care
Desirable
- Physical Intervention techniques
- Networking with other agencies
- Team nursing techniques
- Ethical issues in relation to Mental Health
- SystmOne trained
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse / Diploma in Mental Health.
Desirable
- Practice / Supervisor assessor
Experience
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Multi disciplinary working
Desirable
- Life experience in wide range of settings
Skills
Essential
- Assessment Skills
- Communications Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Team Work Skills
- Management Ability
- Able to take charge
- Administration Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Supervision of Junior Staff
- Prioritising
- Computer Skills
- Responsible and self motivated
- Able to manage own stress
- Flexible & reliable to work on rota 24/7 day service
- Empathetic
Desirable
- Recreation/Diversion Skills
- Group Interaction Skills
- Change Management Skills
- Ability to recognise and support stress in others
- Mentorship or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Mental Health Act
- Confidentiality
- Management methods
- PCF and Nursing Process
- Named Nurse responsibilities
- Administration and storage of medicines
- Statutory requirements
- Psychiatric illnesses and relevant nursing care
Desirable
- Physical Intervention techniques
- Networking with other agencies
- Team nursing techniques
- Ethical issues in relation to Mental Health
- SystmOne trained
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.
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.
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).
