Job summary
Calling band 5 & 6 mental health nurses!
Do you enjoy fast-paced, varied work?
Would you like to be part of a dynamic,
supportive team?
Would you like to become a Clinical Team
Leader on Victoria Ward?
We are looking for Band 6 Clinical Team Leaders
on our Friendly Ward.
Situated in Farnham Road Hospital in
Guilford; Victoria ward is an acute assessment and treatment ward specialising
in the care of Older Adults with functional mental health issues.
We are a 20-bedded inpatient ward and we have
an experienced and dedicated team which is passionate about giving high-quality,
person-centred care. We are looking for a confident nurse to help lead our team
in the clinical aspects of delivering excellent care to maintain our high
standards
You will need to have strong clinical skills
as well as good organisational skills and we will support you to
develop/strengthen your Leadership skills
The post involves role modelling excellent
nursing care, maintaining high standards of care, and developing junior staff
including students.
Excellent communication skills and confident
use of IT are key to this role.
We are committed to continuous learning and
development
Main duties of the job
1. Be competent as appropriate to the requirements of the role.
2. Be a Clinical Team Leader with evidence of detailed professional
development and clinical knowledge.
3. Have supervisory, training and leadership responsibilities where
appropriate and will have some responsibility for team performance and service
developments/ improvements.
4. Demonstrate initiative and be creative in finding solutions to problems.
5. Work with the Ward Manager/Deputy Ward Manager undertaking delegated
tasks in team management.
6. Act as a role model for colleagues and others in relation to
professional and personal conduct and practice.
7. Ensure all policies and procedures relevant to the role are implemented
and complied with.
8. Be expected to participate fully in quality assurance initiatives.
9. Ensure that regard is given to dignity, choice, self-esteem and
well-being of people accessing services and carers.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading
provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental
ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We
also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in
Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.
We actively
seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the
mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and
voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use
services and carers.
Surrey is a
beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the
South Coast.
Our historic
market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and
our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy
reach.
For
international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Working from home
contracts do not attract high cost area payments.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
responsibilities:
The post-holder will:
1. Have a wide base of clinical skills, knowledge and experience
appropriate to the needs of individual patients over the age of 65 years
presenting with mental health needs.
2. Demonstrate a high standard of record keeping and documentation with
adherence to trust policy and an understanding of professional guidelines and
application of confidentiality.
3. Work with colleagues to develop and promote the philosophy of integrated
care, framework of care delivery and strategic objectives, taking
responsibility for specific areas of policy and strategy delivery.
4. Deliver care that is evidence based, reflecting current best practice
and research.
5. Actively participate in structured regular management supervision
provided by designated line manager in accordance with Trust policies and
procedures.
6.
Demonstrate clinical
excellence and high standards of nursing practice to other colleagues.
7.
Will be expected to work
flexibly in line with the hours of operation.
8. Demonstrate a sound understanding of the legal and ethical issues in
caring for people in ill-being with mental health conditions. In particular, demonstrating sound
understanding of the Mental Health Act (2007), Mental Capacity Act (2005), Care
Act (2014) and DoLS.
9. Demonstrate a sound understanding of legal and ethical issues in advance
care planning.
10. Be responsible for their own nursing practice in accordance with Nursing
and Midwifery Council Guidelines and will take every reasonable opportunity to
sustain their professional competence and revalidation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
responsibilities:
The post-holder will:
1. Have a wide base of clinical skills, knowledge and experience
appropriate to the needs of individual patients over the age of 65 years
presenting with mental health needs.
2. Demonstrate a high standard of record keeping and documentation with
adherence to trust policy and an understanding of professional guidelines and
application of confidentiality.
3. Work with colleagues to develop and promote the philosophy of integrated
care, framework of care delivery and strategic objectives, taking
responsibility for specific areas of policy and strategy delivery.
4. Deliver care that is evidence based, reflecting current best practice
and research.
5. Actively participate in structured regular management supervision
provided by designated line manager in accordance with Trust policies and
procedures.
6.
Demonstrate clinical
excellence and high standards of nursing practice to other colleagues.
7.
Will be expected to work
flexibly in line with the hours of operation.
8. Demonstrate a sound understanding of the legal and ethical issues in
caring for people in ill-being with mental health conditions. In particular, demonstrating sound
understanding of the Mental Health Act (2007), Mental Capacity Act (2005), Care
Act (2014) and DoLS.
9. Demonstrate a sound understanding of legal and ethical issues in advance
care planning.
10. Be responsible for their own nursing practice in accordance with Nursing
and Midwifery Council Guidelines and will take every reasonable opportunity to
sustain their professional competence and revalidation.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience required:
- 1 year post qualification experience working with people within a mental health setting i.e. acute inpatient ward
Desirable
- Experience required:
- 1 year post qualification experience working with people within a mental health setting i.e. acute inpatient ward
Qualifications
Essential
- A clinical qualification to degree level or equivalent - RMN
- Membership of a professional body (NMC)
Desirable
- A clinical qualification to degree level or equivalent - RMN
- Membership of a professional body (NMC)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience required:
- 1 year post qualification experience working with people within a mental health setting i.e. acute inpatient ward
Desirable
- Experience required:
- 1 year post qualification experience working with people within a mental health setting i.e. acute inpatient ward
Qualifications
Essential
- A clinical qualification to degree level or equivalent - RMN
- Membership of a professional body (NMC)
Desirable
- A clinical qualification to degree level or equivalent - RMN
- Membership of a professional body (NMC)
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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