Staff Nurse - Band 5
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
Honeybourne is a specialist 10 bedded inpatient Recovery Unit, based in the community. It offers placements individuals, often presenting with complex needs, who are recovering from a severe and enduring mental illness (predominately psychosis).
An opportunity has arisen for a Mental Health Nurse to join our Multi-disciplinary team We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a good understanding, and is committed to the principles of recovery and social inclusion.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the smooth running of the unit over a 3 shift / 24-hour shift pattern, acting as shift co-ordinator to ensure effective use of resources. Individually you will also have responsibility as named-nurse for up to a maximum of 4 patients at any one time, delivering all aspects of care from assessment, admission, up to and including organising and supporting discharge into the community. The ability to communicate well with a range of agencies is a distinct advantage. You will also be expected to have a good understanding of risk assessment and the potential challenges of working in a 'stand-alone' unit.
Honeybourne provides a caring and relaxed place for people to recover from their illness, supported by a highly motivated multi-disciplinary, clinical team, who feel passionate about the care they give.
Main duties of the job
- MSE's for your named patients, need to be completed weekly
- NEWS2
- Weight (MUST)
- If on a section 2 read section 132 rights every week.
- If on a section 3 read section 132 rights every three weeks.
- Update consent to share as and when there is a change or monthly.
- Every 6 weeks review Care Plans, or sooner if there is a change.
- Complete MDT prep sheets
- Attend MDT.
- Action your patient outcomes from MDT.
- Risk(s) need careful consideration and updating when incidents, Risks change.
About us
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.
Our Staff Survey results showed people at our Trust feel they are engaged, part of a team and work for a compassionate and inclusive organisation.
Our overall scores were better than average in eight of nine themes and level in one - the best overall results for a community, mental health and learning disabilities Trust in the south west and first equal amongst all sector NHS providers within the region too
Date posted
19 February 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
327-23-851-D
Job locations
Honeybourne Inpatient Recovery Unit
Swindon Road
Cheltenham
GL51 9EZ
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Honeybourne Inpatient Recovery Unit
Swindon Road
Cheltenham
GL51 9EZ
Employer's website
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