Job summary
An exciting opportunity has opened up for you to join our Low Secure Services ward at Park Royal Mental Health Centre. At CNWL we are committed to working at the highest standards of clinical excellence.
Through our training and development opportunitiesmany of our Band 5 Nurses have been promoted to Band 6 roles and we are also supporting Nurses to complete further training to develop their careers.We are committed to promoting staff development and retention and will offer you these same opportunities.
*One of the major benefits of working at Park Royal is that we have FREE PARKING at the site for our staff.*
Main duties of the job
Nursing, turning lives around, being a hero to our patients, making a difference these are the reasons you became a nurse.
Our ward is currently engaging in Quality Improvement projectsas we continually seek to improve service-user experiences and provide high quality outcomes. You will have the opportunity to engage in these projects and be supported to identify new ones as we continue to evolve.
**We have opportunities on our male ward. The ward offers a unique experience and different development opportunities.**
About us
In return you will be offered:
- Opportunities to shadowother services across our site including HTT, CMHT, low-secure unit, first-response service and our highly specialised mother & baby unit
- Development opportunitiesto help you progress in your career i.e. secondment opportunities, rotations, funded courses
- Career mappingwith focus on your progression and development within the service
- Flexible shift working hours to provide ahealthy work-life balance
- Free staff parkingon site
- Working within adynamic teamwith visibility of the Senior Management Team (Matron, Service Manager & Borough Director)
- Excellentstaff benefits: our benefit packages are amongst the best in London and include: childcare vouchers, health and wellbeing services, season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme.
- Award-winning Staff Networks
- Hidden Gem & annualaward ceremonies
We have a lively and vibrant working atmosphere, with quick and easy transport links to all CNWL sites. Our size and resources enable us to offer a range of attractive benefits as well as unparalleled support, opportunities, education and development for staff at all levels.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Central and North West London NHS Trust is committed to providing safe, effective services and providing patients and families with a positive experience.
Patient Safety
Band 5 nurses contribute to the provision of safe and reliable services by:
- Using their clinical judgement and risk assessments to keep the people using our services as safe as possible
- Safeguarding people by recognising and responding when an adult or child might be at risk from abuse but also recognising their own limits and asking for help and escalate concerns when necessary
- Escalating safety concerns and by doing so acting as effective advocates for those who use our services
- Being open and transparent about their own practice
- Supervising the work of other
- Reflecting on everyday practice to identify areas where improvements in safety or quality can be made
- Working with others to create a culture of continuous improvement
- Maintaining accurate, legible, comprehensive records
- Maintaining compliance with their mandatory training
The NMC plays an important role in safeguarding the public by regulating the work of nurses and all nurses, including Band 5 nurses, are expected to register with the NMC each year and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct.
Clinical Outcomes
Band 5 nurses contribute to the effectiveness of services by:
- Providing skilled, evidence based nursing care which adheres to agreed policies and procedures
- Working with patients and families in all stages of the care planning process including assessing risks and needs
- Acting as patient advocates in the multi-disciplinary team and overseeing the work of others to ensure that they are also responding to the needs of patients and providing clinically effective care
- Working as autonomous practitioners and taking responsibility for the care they give to patients but within their own limits of competency and confidence
- Contributing to creating and maintaining high performing teams by:
- communicating well with all members of the team
- understanding their role in the team and how they help the team achieve its objectives
- reflecting on their own practice regularly and encouraging the whole team to reflect on their practices in handovers and team meetings
- identifying how care could be improved
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Central and North West London NHS Trust is committed to providing safe, effective services and providing patients and families with a positive experience.
Patient Safety
Band 5 nurses contribute to the provision of safe and reliable services by:
- Using their clinical judgement and risk assessments to keep the people using our services as safe as possible
- Safeguarding people by recognising and responding when an adult or child might be at risk from abuse but also recognising their own limits and asking for help and escalate concerns when necessary
- Escalating safety concerns and by doing so acting as effective advocates for those who use our services
- Being open and transparent about their own practice
- Supervising the work of other
- Reflecting on everyday practice to identify areas where improvements in safety or quality can be made
- Working with others to create a culture of continuous improvement
- Maintaining accurate, legible, comprehensive records
- Maintaining compliance with their mandatory training
The NMC plays an important role in safeguarding the public by regulating the work of nurses and all nurses, including Band 5 nurses, are expected to register with the NMC each year and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct.
Clinical Outcomes
Band 5 nurses contribute to the effectiveness of services by:
- Providing skilled, evidence based nursing care which adheres to agreed policies and procedures
- Working with patients and families in all stages of the care planning process including assessing risks and needs
- Acting as patient advocates in the multi-disciplinary team and overseeing the work of others to ensure that they are also responding to the needs of patients and providing clinically effective care
- Working as autonomous practitioners and taking responsibility for the care they give to patients but within their own limits of competency and confidence
- Contributing to creating and maintaining high performing teams by:
- communicating well with all members of the team
- understanding their role in the team and how they help the team achieve its objectives
- reflecting on their own practice regularly and encouraging the whole team to reflect on their practices in handovers and team meetings
- identifying how care could be improved
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse Mental Health
Desirable
- Mentorship or equivalent.
- To have completed preceptorship programme.
Expereince
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care & act accordingly if untoward changes occur.
- Keeping accurate records
- Knowledge of medication rounds and the safe administration of drugs
- Practical experience of providing high quality care and exceeding expectations
Desirable
- Experience in Acute Mental Health.
- Experience of facilitating group work.
- Experience of managing other staff.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse Mental Health
Desirable
- Mentorship or equivalent.
- To have completed preceptorship programme.
Expereince
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care & act accordingly if untoward changes occur.
- Keeping accurate records
- Knowledge of medication rounds and the safe administration of drugs
- Practical experience of providing high quality care and exceeding expectations
Desirable
- Experience in Acute Mental Health.
- Experience of facilitating group work.
- Experience of managing other staff.
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).