Job summary
Brockfield House - Full and Part time positions available
Band 5 Qualified Nurse - must have Minimum 2 years post registration experience
promote and deliver patient centred care aligned with the trust vision and collaborating for care strategy
work independently and accountably as part of a team of clinicians offering 24 hr mental health access and information in the locality of the Trust. The service will be 7 days a week, 24 hours a day for 365 days a year working shifts in an in-patient secure forensic setting.
act as a role model to Health Care Assistants, supervising to ensure high quality care is given.
Work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team.
work collaboratively with others within the organisation to provide an exemplary level of care to service users and their carers.
Responsible for the assessment implementation and evaluation of care plans for individual service users.
Work as a key worker for individual patient needs
assist the team in setting and maintaining high standards of care and evaluating quality outcomes.
Participate in a range of assessments provided during 24 hour period.
Main duties of the job
Assist the ward in the day to day operation of the clinical area, and the development of the team.
Work collaboratively as a Key Worker within the multidisciplinary team, acting as a role model for good practice; this includes liaising with associated professionals and other agencies, and offering support and guidance to clinical team as necessary.
Ensure that service user centred care plans are developed, implemented, evaluated and recorded.
Ensure effective and therapeutic communication with service users, relatives, visitors and staff. To include the management of clinical risk, ensuring that risks are assessed, identified and care planned for individuals, and that any issues of concern are communicated within the multidisciplinary team, this includes environmental factors. Participate in the assessment of service users who present in crisis during the 24 hour period, liaising with other services as required.
Make effective use of evidence based practice in day to day clinical practice.
Responsible for reporting to the nurse in charge (or nominated deputy) any circumstances that may affect the delivery of care and / or efficient running of the ward.
support a continuously improving service, in line with the clinical governance framework, Trust objectives, and the NHS performance framework
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank
Job description
Job responsibilities
Implement and ensure effective use of the Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act where necessary. Represent nursing team and provide reports for Managers Hearings and Mental Health Act Tribunals.
Supervise the formulation of plans for the patients discharge and transfer from the clinical areas in line with Care Programme Approach, Community Care Act 1990 and discharge policy.
Support colleagues in interventions relating to the management of violence and aggression, including de-escalation techniques and the use of physical intervention (TASI) as necessary.
Ensure staff are aware of Trust Fire Procedure, may be required to act as Fire Officer in the absence of senior clinician.
Ability to work flexibly over a 24 hour period in order to meet the operational requirements of the unit.
Undertake any additional duties deemed appropriate to grade.
Communicate policies and procedures within the service and externally to ensure effective understanding and implementation.
Maintain effective relationships with service users, their relatives, friends and other carers.
Maintain effective relationships with members of the Trust and other statutory and voluntary organisations.
To undertake required physical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, blood sugars, ECGs, urinalysis, weight and height and report exceptions appropriately. Be an effective role model to all staff within the working environment.
Participate in teaching programmes with all staff including students. Have an awareness of own development and training needs.
Maintain a learning environment. Assist in the induction of new staff.
Participate in Clinical supervision, providing structured and regular meetings with identified health care assistants.
Undertake other link roles for specified areas as required, including Infection Control, Health and Safety, PALS liaison and Student Placements.
Ensure that the environment is clean, pleasant and comfortable and suitable for its use at all times, taking action as appropriate to ensure high standards are maintained. Adhering to Infection Control and PLACE requirement.
Contribute to the development of the forensic secure service.
Ensure the local security protocols and procedures are adhered to at all times
Job description
Job responsibilities
Implement and ensure effective use of the Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act where necessary. Represent nursing team and provide reports for Managers Hearings and Mental Health Act Tribunals.
Supervise the formulation of plans for the patients discharge and transfer from the clinical areas in line with Care Programme Approach, Community Care Act 1990 and discharge policy.
Support colleagues in interventions relating to the management of violence and aggression, including de-escalation techniques and the use of physical intervention (TASI) as necessary.
Ensure staff are aware of Trust Fire Procedure, may be required to act as Fire Officer in the absence of senior clinician.
Ability to work flexibly over a 24 hour period in order to meet the operational requirements of the unit.
Undertake any additional duties deemed appropriate to grade.
Communicate policies and procedures within the service and externally to ensure effective understanding and implementation.
Maintain effective relationships with service users, their relatives, friends and other carers.
Maintain effective relationships with members of the Trust and other statutory and voluntary organisations.
To undertake required physical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, blood sugars, ECGs, urinalysis, weight and height and report exceptions appropriately. Be an effective role model to all staff within the working environment.
Participate in teaching programmes with all staff including students. Have an awareness of own development and training needs.
Maintain a learning environment. Assist in the induction of new staff.
Participate in Clinical supervision, providing structured and regular meetings with identified health care assistants.
Undertake other link roles for specified areas as required, including Infection Control, Health and Safety, PALS liaison and Student Placements.
Ensure that the environment is clean, pleasant and comfortable and suitable for its use at all times, taking action as appropriate to ensure high standards are maintained. Adhering to Infection Control and PLACE requirement.
Contribute to the development of the forensic secure service.
Ensure the local security protocols and procedures are adhered to at all times
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration Mental Health Nurse - Minimum 2 years post registration experience
- Good standard of written English
- High Standard of Education
Desirable
- Qualification and Experience in the Assessment of Students
Knowledge
Essential
- IT Literate
- Knowledge of current best practice and models within nursing practice in mental health
- Knowledge of working with external agencies involved in the care of people with mental illness
Desirable
- Understanding of Trust Policies and Procedures
- Self-motivated with a desire to contribute to the ongoing service development
- Previous experience working within secure settings
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration Mental Health Nurse - Minimum 2 years post registration experience
- Good standard of written English
- High Standard of Education
Desirable
- Qualification and Experience in the Assessment of Students
Knowledge
Essential
- IT Literate
- Knowledge of current best practice and models within nursing practice in mental health
- Knowledge of working with external agencies involved in the care of people with mental illness
Desirable
- Understanding of Trust Policies and Procedures
- Self-motivated with a desire to contribute to the ongoing service development
- Previous experience working within secure settings
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).
