Job summary
'Do you want a role that offers job satisfaction and challenges where no two days are the same?
Secure and Forensic Services provide community and inpatient care to adult men and women who, as a possible consequence of their mental health needs, have come into contact with the criminal justice system.
We work hard to make sure we provide quality, evidence-based and collaborative care in all of the areas we cover. This role will include interaction and communication with a wide scope of people including service users, health and social care staff, medical and criminal justice professionals.
So, are you someone who is passionate about delivering compassionate and individualised care, driving quality improvement and able to provide clinical leadership within an inpatient mental health setting? If you have the qualities described above then we want you to think about coming to be a part of our team.
At Northside House, we have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Nurse to join our Catton Ward team. Catton Ward has eighteen beds for male patients with a diagnosis of functional mental ill health who require a specialist level of assessment, care and treatment. We have a skilled, diverse and welcoming team of staff on the ward, and work with more such people across the onsite multidisciplinary teams.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team planning patient management and care pathways. They will be responsible for direct delivery of patient care both individually and by delegation to colleagues.
As a named nurse you will ensure accurate mental health clustering is carried out on admission and discharge, and for completion of reports for patient Reviews.
About us
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.At any one time, around 23,000 people in Norfolk and Suffolk are receiving care and attention from the Trust. We believe in whole life care - seeing people in the context of their whole lives, understanding the importance of good physical health, friends, family, spirituality, culture, home, work, education and a sense of purpose and achievement to experience good mental health.Nearly 3,200 full and part-time practitioners care for our service users in hospitals, in the community and in their own homes, whilst an additional 900+ staff provide non-clinical support, including cleaning, delivering supplies, ward administration, information technology, human resources and financial services.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience.
We are committed to delivering quality driven mental health services. Every individual makes a valuable contribution. We are proud of our staff who have been commended for the care they provide. Do you value working positively, respectfully and together? If so, we'd love you to join us!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure that nursing practice is person centred and, as far as possible, promoting the direct involvement of patients and carers in the development of the plan of care from admission to discharge.Ensure that clinical practice is consistent with the Care Programme Approach.Identify personal learning and training needs through appraisal and personal development plans linked to service needs.Take responsibility for ensuring that personal nursing practice is informed by relevant local and national developments and is evidenced based.Under the direction of the Ward Manager/Senior Charge Nurse, participate in clinical audit and clinical governance activities.
Act as the named nurse for one or more patients with ultimate responsible for providing an individualised plan of care for each patient.Delegate appropriate tasks to junior staff were appropriate.Effective management/co-ordination of shifts.Share information with other members of the multi disciplinary team, either verbal or written.Attending appropriate meetings.Use available resources effectively.Provide and receive clinical supervision as per Trust guidance.
Report any untoward incidents, accidents or complaints involving patients, relatives/carers orstaff to the nurse in charge of the area.Maintain a general knowledge of current ward, service and trust arrangements, operationalpolicies, clinical objectives, procedures and overall philosophy and working in accordance withthese.Ensure good working relationships with all disciplines, contributing to the effective running of the ward by engaging in ward discussions and attending appropriate meetings.Be aware of personal limitations and role boundaries.Induct new starters to the work environment.Attend mandatory and non-mandatory in-service training sessions and refresher courses as required by the trust and as identified in the KSF/PDP process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure that nursing practice is person centred and, as far as possible, promoting the direct involvement of patients and carers in the development of the plan of care from admission to discharge.Ensure that clinical practice is consistent with the Care Programme Approach.Identify personal learning and training needs through appraisal and personal development plans linked to service needs.Take responsibility for ensuring that personal nursing practice is informed by relevant local and national developments and is evidenced based.Under the direction of the Ward Manager/Senior Charge Nurse, participate in clinical audit and clinical governance activities.
Act as the named nurse for one or more patients with ultimate responsible for providing an individualised plan of care for each patient.Delegate appropriate tasks to junior staff were appropriate.Effective management/co-ordination of shifts.Share information with other members of the multi disciplinary team, either verbal or written.Attending appropriate meetings.Use available resources effectively.Provide and receive clinical supervision as per Trust guidance.
Report any untoward incidents, accidents or complaints involving patients, relatives/carers orstaff to the nurse in charge of the area.Maintain a general knowledge of current ward, service and trust arrangements, operationalpolicies, clinical objectives, procedures and overall philosophy and working in accordance withthese.Ensure good working relationships with all disciplines, contributing to the effective running of the ward by engaging in ward discussions and attending appropriate meetings.Be aware of personal limitations and role boundaries.Induct new starters to the work environment.Attend mandatory and non-mandatory in-service training sessions and refresher courses as required by the trust and as identified in the KSF/PDP process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Degree or equivalent RN(MH)
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with people with mental health needs.
Other
Essential
- Generally interested and motivated to work in a care environment
- Fitness to undergo PMA training and perform full duties of post
- Ability to travel independently
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of issues surrounding confidentiality
- Ability to travel independently
Desirable
- Working knowledge /application of the Mental Health Act 1983
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Degree or equivalent RN(MH)
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with people with mental health needs.
Other
Essential
- Generally interested and motivated to work in a care environment
- Fitness to undergo PMA training and perform full duties of post
- Ability to travel independently
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of issues surrounding confidentiality
- Ability to travel independently
Desirable
- Working knowledge /application of the Mental Health Act 1983
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).
