Job summary
The post holder will need to provide clear clinical leadership to Staff Nurses and Nursing Assistants working on the ward. They will need to assist the Unit Manager in developing and maintaining a service committed to the provision of care for those individuals who require Low Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation. The post holder will need to actively participate in the day to day running of the unit and the organisation and development of staff within their sphere of responsibility.The post holder will undertake the clinical lead for an allocated number of service users and ensure that high standards of individualised care is provided, based on best practice, which is co-produced with service users, their families and carers.The post holder will play a key role in ensuring that quality care is provided reflecting quality drivers from Royal College of Psychiatry Low Secure Unit Standards and Care Quality Commission Standard.
As a charge nurse on you will have the chance to demonstrate leadership in many different clinical situations. Your contribution to the quality of care provided will be valued by the wider multi-disciplinary team. There is support and supervision for further study that relates to secure nursing care including mentorship.
We are committed to working collaboratively with our patients and providing a service that is least restrictive whilst also fitting with the boundaries that are appropriate to low secure risk management.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities of the Post:
With the referral team and Responsible Clinician, undertake assessment of patients referred for Low Secure Rehabilitation and feedback as required
Undertake comprehensive, patient-focused, nursing assessment and co-produce care plans in consultation with the service user and their families and carers
Undertake comprehensive risk assessment and formulate risk management plans with Service Users, their families and Carers,
Assist the Unit Manager in developing a service that will ensure that the needs of patients are met with regard to their age, spiritual, cultural, ethnic and sexual orientation
To assist the Unit Manager with the on-going development of the unit
In the absence of the manager, undertake responsibility for the day to day running of the unit
In consultation with the multi-disciplinary team, ensure high standards of individual care for patients and that they are fully consulted and involved in every aspect of their care
To provide management and clinical supervision to members of staff.
To conduct annual appraisals/IPDRs for staff members
To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and both statutory and non-statutory organisations involved with client care
To assist the Unit Manager in ensuring high quality of evidence-based practice is carried out by all staff within the unit
To participate in the recruitment process, as required.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
- Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
- Access to Continued Professional Development
- Involvement in improvement and research activities
- Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
- Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesProfessional Role With the referral team and Responsible Clinician, undertake assessment ofpatients referred for Low Secure Rehabilitation and feedback as required In the absence of the Unit Manager provide out of hours leadership for ProspectPlace. Undertake comprehensive, patient-focused, nursing assessment and co-producecare plans in consultation with the service user and their families and carers Undertake comprehensive risk assessment and formulate risk managementplans with Service Users, their families and Carers,
Assist the Unit Manager in developing a service that will ensure that the needs ofpatients are met with regard to their age, spiritual, cultural, ethnic and sexualorientation To assist the Unit Manager with the on-going development of the unit Assist the Unit Manager in developing protocols and procedures that reflect theneeds of patients within the unit In the absence of the manager, undertake responsibility for the day to dayrunning of the unit In consultation with the multi-disciplinary team, ensure high standards ofindividual care for patients and that they are fully consulted and involved in everyaspect of their care To provide management and clinical supervision to members of staff. To conduct annual appraisals/IPDRs for staff members To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and bothstatutory and non-statutory organisations involved with client care Participate in the monitoring and implementation of the Mental Health Act (1983) To follow the NMCs The Code: Professional Standards of Practice andbehaviour for Nurses and Midwives To be aware of current research in the care of people with severe mental illness. To assist the Unit Manager in ensuring high quality of evidence-based practice iscarried out by all staff within the unit Assist in the maintenance of up to date records for all service users referred tothe Unit To participate in the recruitment process, as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesProfessional Role With the referral team and Responsible Clinician, undertake assessment ofpatients referred for Low Secure Rehabilitation and feedback as required In the absence of the Unit Manager provide out of hours leadership for ProspectPlace. Undertake comprehensive, patient-focused, nursing assessment and co-producecare plans in consultation with the service user and their families and carers Undertake comprehensive risk assessment and formulate risk managementplans with Service Users, their families and Carers,
Assist the Unit Manager in developing a service that will ensure that the needs ofpatients are met with regard to their age, spiritual, cultural, ethnic and sexualorientation To assist the Unit Manager with the on-going development of the unit Assist the Unit Manager in developing protocols and procedures that reflect theneeds of patients within the unit In the absence of the manager, undertake responsibility for the day to dayrunning of the unit In consultation with the multi-disciplinary team, ensure high standards ofindividual care for patients and that they are fully consulted and involved in everyaspect of their care To provide management and clinical supervision to members of staff. To conduct annual appraisals/IPDRs for staff members To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and bothstatutory and non-statutory organisations involved with client care Participate in the monitoring and implementation of the Mental Health Act (1983) To follow the NMCs The Code: Professional Standards of Practice andbehaviour for Nurses and Midwives To be aware of current research in the care of people with severe mental illness. To assist the Unit Manager in ensuring high quality of evidence-based practice iscarried out by all staff within the unit Assist in the maintenance of up to date records for all service users referred tothe Unit To participate in the recruitment process, as required.
Person Specification
NMC registration
Essential
- First level registration (RMN)
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development
- Practice Assessor
- IT Literate
- Experience at Band 5 and evidence of appropriate clinical management experience.
Desirable
- Training in psychosocial interventions
Person Specification
NMC registration
Essential
- First level registration (RMN)
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development
- Practice Assessor
- IT Literate
- Experience at Band 5 and evidence of appropriate clinical management experience.
Desirable
- Training in psychosocial interventions
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).
