Job summary
An exciting opportunity has opened up for you to join our wards at Park Royal Mental Health Centre. At CNWL we are committed to working at the highest standards of clinical excellence.
The post holder will take up the responsibility of being the Unit/Site Coordinator at least four times a month. You will provide unit management support and co-ordinate and facilitate patient flow (bed management) out of hours. In addition, the unit co-ordinator will provide senior nursing support, professional leadership and advice to all clinical areas within the unit, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
"Please note that this role requires successful candidates to be able to engage in Therapeutic Management of Violence and Aggression (TMVA) training, including the use of force techniques. This is because of the high-acuity nature of the ward environment and the need to ensure the safety of both patients and staff. The role is conditional upon candidates being able to engage in TMVA training during the course of their employment whilst undertaking this role."
*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
Band 6 nurses work closely with the people who use our services, families, friends and carers andplay an important contribution in how people experience our services. Band 6 nurses are expectedto be kind and responsive but professional and informative and contribute to the quality of the serviceswe provide by:o keeping the people who using our services as safe as possible through the use of soundclinical skills and effective risk assessmentso ensuring the best possible clinical outcomes by using up-to-date skills and adhering toevidence based policies and procedureso ensuring the people using our services have a good experience by respecting, empoweringand working in partnership with people throughout the care planning processWe believe that the best health care is delivered by multi-disciplinary teams working well togetherand in partnership with other teams and services to provide seamless care. nurses work as part of a team and you will contribute to the success of the team by being an effective role model andsupervising other Band 5 nurses, healthcare assistants/ support workers and students to ensure theyare working to the standards which the people using our services deserve.
We are looking for an individual who has effective communication skills not only when engaging with services users, but also with their carers and any other professional(s) involved with the service users care.
About us
Situated in the vibrant borough of Brent, London, our ward offers an incredible location to live and work. Brent is renowned for itsrich cultural diversity, thriving arts scene, and numerous recreational amenities. From the iconic Wembley Stadium to the spectacular Swaminarayan Hindu Temple there is always something exciting to explore during your downtime.
We offer:
- 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
- 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
Join us on this ground-breaking journey as we shape the future of mental healthcare.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification.
Patient SafetyBand 6 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 others Reflecting on everyday practice to identify areas where improvements in safety or quality canbe made Working with others to create a culture of continuous improvement Maintaining accurate, legible, comprehensive records Maintaining compliance with their mandatory training requirements.The NMC plays an important role in safeguarding the public by regulating the work of nurses and allnurses, including Band 6 nurses, are expected to register with the NMC each year and adhere to theNMC Code of Conduct.Clinical OutcomesBand 6 nurses often work with people who have complex needs and contribute to the effectivenessof services by: Being confident, autonomous practitioners who take responsibility for the care they give topatients but also take responsibility for overseeing the work of others in the team includingless experienced nurses and staff without a professional qualification Providing skilled, evidence based nursing care which adheres to agreed policies andprocedures Working with patients and families in all stages of the care planning process includingassessing risks and needs Acting as patient advocates in the multi-disciplinary team and overseeing the work of othersto ensure that they are also responding to the needs of patients and providing clinicallyeffective care Working as autonomous practitioners and taking responsibility for the care they give topatients but also work as team members 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 theirpractices in handovers and team meetings encouraging the team to learn from adverse events or respond to data analysis from auditsor benchmarking exercises and implement sustainable initiatives which improve clinicaloutcomes
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification.
Patient SafetyBand 6 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 others Reflecting on everyday practice to identify areas where improvements in safety or quality canbe made Working with others to create a culture of continuous improvement Maintaining accurate, legible, comprehensive records Maintaining compliance with their mandatory training requirements.The NMC plays an important role in safeguarding the public by regulating the work of nurses and allnurses, including Band 6 nurses, are expected to register with the NMC each year and adhere to theNMC Code of Conduct.Clinical OutcomesBand 6 nurses often work with people who have complex needs and contribute to the effectivenessof services by: Being confident, autonomous practitioners who take responsibility for the care they give topatients but also take responsibility for overseeing the work of others in the team includingless experienced nurses and staff without a professional qualification Providing skilled, evidence based nursing care which adheres to agreed policies andprocedures Working with patients and families in all stages of the care planning process includingassessing risks and needs Acting as patient advocates in the multi-disciplinary team and overseeing the work of othersto ensure that they are also responding to the needs of patients and providing clinicallyeffective care Working as autonomous practitioners and taking responsibility for the care they give topatients but also work as team members 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 theirpractices in handovers and team meetings encouraging the team to learn from adverse events or respond to data analysis from auditsor benchmarking exercises and implement sustainable initiatives which improve clinicaloutcomes
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- UK NMC Registered Nurse Mental Health
- Numeracy skills required for the safe administration of medicines
- Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
Expereince
Essential
- Previous experience as a Band 5 nurse
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to communicate with the multi-disciplinary team, present cases, take note of actions, update others in the team and use handover effectively. Speaking face to face but also by telephone and writing letters and reports.
- Maintaining accurate, timely, concise and legible clinical records both electronic and handwritten which adhere to the CNWL policies
- You are expected to have the skills required to act as a professional, registered nurse and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct
- Work well with other members of the team including communicating effectively, being kind and considerate, reliable and enthusiastic
Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristi cs
Essential
- Caring for the people who use our services, their families and carers, and other staff
- Respectful of others and genuinely treating them how you would want to be treated
- Able and willing to work with service users, family and carers, and other staff in a way which empowers and supports others and makes them feel better about themselves
- Able and willing to work in partnership with service users, their friends and family as well as other health care professionals
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- UK NMC Registered Nurse Mental Health
- Numeracy skills required for the safe administration of medicines
- Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
Expereince
Essential
- Previous experience as a Band 5 nurse
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to communicate with the multi-disciplinary team, present cases, take note of actions, update others in the team and use handover effectively. Speaking face to face but also by telephone and writing letters and reports.
- Maintaining accurate, timely, concise and legible clinical records both electronic and handwritten which adhere to the CNWL policies
- You are expected to have the skills required to act as a professional, registered nurse and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct
- Work well with other members of the team including communicating effectively, being kind and considerate, reliable and enthusiastic
Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristi cs
Essential
- Caring for the people who use our services, their families and carers, and other staff
- Respectful of others and genuinely treating them how you would want to be treated
- Able and willing to work with service users, family and carers, and other staff in a way which empowers and supports others and makes them feel better about themselves
- Able and willing to work in partnership with service users, their friends and family as well as other health care professionals
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).
