Job summary
TEWV is developing a forward thinking nursing visions and robust defined career pathways. As an RN in the service you will contribute to the integrated approach to delivery of excellent service to improve both mental and physical health needs with particular focus on frailty and dementia. As an RMN you would be responsible for the day to day running of the ward, an RN will be responsible for the day to day running of the ward dependent on experience and with an RMN also on duty.
A flexible approach is required as these posts involve working a 24 hour shift pattern, covering both day shift and night shift covering 7 days a week.
Main duties of the job
Wold View ward is an acute assessment ward for people aged 65 years and older who are experiencing dementia, or organic mental health illnesses.
We have a multi-disciplinary inpatient team including nurses, medical staff, a physical health care practitioner, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and psychology. There is local access to nutrition and dietetic staff within MHSOP. We work in partnership with local Community Teams and our Care Home Liaison Team
Daily MDT report outs and discussions aid the holistic approach to our care on Wold View and contribute to the effective treatment and management of each patient, whilst considering discharge planning throughout their in-patient journey.
About us
What we will offer you
- Free parking at all our sites
- Access to a car Lease scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Career Development
- Leadership and Management Programmes
- Gym access and subsidised memberships
- Mindfulness training
- Rapid access to physiotherapy
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
This post is only open to those candidates who already have their NMC registration in place and have successfully completed the preceptorship programme. Please note: Newly qualified applicants or those due to qualify will be recruited via a different process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
This post is only open to those candidates who already have their NMC registration in place and have successfully completed the preceptorship programme. Please note: Newly qualified applicants or those due to qualify will be recruited via a different process.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD (RNSC - CAMHS only )
- To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
- Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidenced based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
- Care Programme Approach and its application in practice.
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
- Knowledge of MHA and MCA
- Awareness of psychological models
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of inpatient Mental Health Nursing
- Working within MDT
Desirable
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
- Experience of working with the elderly
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD (RNSC - CAMHS only )
- To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
- Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidenced based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
- Care Programme Approach and its application in practice.
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
- Knowledge of MHA and MCA
- Awareness of psychological models
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of inpatient Mental Health Nursing
- Working within MDT
Desirable
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
- Experience of working with the elderly
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).
