Job summary
We are seeking for a number of skilled and compassionate staff nurses to join our dedicated Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services at Forest House.
Forest House is a 14 bedded inpatient unit for young people suffering with emotional, behavioural and psychiatric problems. The unit offers young people a 24-hour, 7 day a week service, assessing, treating and evaluating care through a variety of therapeutic techniques, family work, individual work, group work and the day-to-day milieu.
As a Staff Nurse you will have excellent communication skills, an empathetic listener and be able to work independently as well as part of a team. You will have the opportunity to lead a nursing staff team in the absence of the Charge Nurse and support the Charge Nurse / Team Leader to ensure that the service is managed effectively and efficiently in all aspects.
Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to work on site.
We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits packages, recruitment incentives and ongoing professional development opportunities and access to engage with the wider CAMHS network.
If you have a passion for helping Young People and are dedicated to providing outstanding patient care, we would love to hear from you! Apply today to join our service as a staff nurse.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 5 Staff Nurse, you will be expected to:
- Will work in close collaboration with other professionals in assessing service user's needs, devising care plans and evaluating outcomes that promote service user empowerment through the process.
- Participate in the assessment and treatment to provide high quality, individualised care, which addresses the needs of the service users
- Support the Charge Nurse and the Team Leader to ensure that the service is managed effectively and efficiently in all aspects
What we can offer you in return with HPFT:
- Coaching network where trained coaches throughout the Trust are matched with staff of all disciplines to provide a powerful development opportunity
- Leading company discounts and childcare vouchers
- Salary sacrifice schemes enabling staff to drive a new car or bike -saving on tax and insurance included
- Wellbeing activities - from mindfulness to yoga, pilates and our signature craft club join our monthly programme of regular and special events to support your wellbeing
- Gym discounts, including Nuffield Health and David Lloyd.
- Refer a friend to work for the Trust and receive up to £500! (A payment of £250 will be made when the applicant commences employment with us and a further payment of £250 will be made once they hit 6 months continuous service with us)
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission
Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Actively fulfil the role of Named Nurse for the individuals in theservice area, providing a holistic approach to service user assessment, treatment, review and management of packages of care.
- Ensure that the statutory requirements of the MHA 1983 (amended 2007) and Mental Capacity Act are observed and applied
- Have the clinical skills relative to the delivery of care in the servicearea
- Working relationships with other professionals within the service area, across the Strategic Business Units, (SBUs) Trust and other NHS providers and key stakeholders
- Contribute towards effective management and utilisation ofresources with service area.
- Lead a nursing staff team in the absence of the Charge Nurse.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Actively fulfil the role of Named Nurse for the individuals in theservice area, providing a holistic approach to service user assessment, treatment, review and management of packages of care.
- Ensure that the statutory requirements of the MHA 1983 (amended 2007) and Mental Capacity Act are observed and applied
- Have the clinical skills relative to the delivery of care in the servicearea
- Working relationships with other professionals within the service area, across the Strategic Business Units, (SBUs) Trust and other NHS providers and key stakeholders
- Contribute towards effective management and utilisation ofresources with service area.
- Lead a nursing staff team in the absence of the Charge Nurse.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Training/Experience
Essential
Desirable
- ENB 998/Mentorship
- Completion of management training
- Teaching/training experience
Areas of Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Organisational skills and the ability to work effectively within a management structure
- Communication skills - written, verbal and non-verbal
- IT skills, in particular MS word
- Experience of assessing and managing clinical risk
- Experience in care planning
- Previous experience of working on a mental health unit
Desirable
- Leadership and motivational skills
Communication Skills
Essential
- Recognises and reflects on barriers to effective communication, modifying communication in response
- De escalation in managing verbal aggression of disturbed service users
- Keeps accurate and complete records and communication consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
- Excellent communicator
Desirable
- Ability to chair meetings effectively
Analytical Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good decision making skills
- Flexible and responsive approach to care
- Knowledge and ability to positively manage change
- Ability to identify and manage changes to clinical risks
Physical Skills
Essential
- Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving
Person Specification
Knowledge/Training/Experience
Essential
Desirable
- ENB 998/Mentorship
- Completion of management training
- Teaching/training experience
Areas of Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Organisational skills and the ability to work effectively within a management structure
- Communication skills - written, verbal and non-verbal
- IT skills, in particular MS word
- Experience of assessing and managing clinical risk
- Experience in care planning
- Previous experience of working on a mental health unit
Desirable
- Leadership and motivational skills
Communication Skills
Essential
- Recognises and reflects on barriers to effective communication, modifying communication in response
- De escalation in managing verbal aggression of disturbed service users
- Keeps accurate and complete records and communication consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
- Excellent communicator
Desirable
- Ability to chair meetings effectively
Analytical Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good decision making skills
- Flexible and responsive approach to care
- Knowledge and ability to positively manage change
- Ability to identify and manage changes to clinical risks
Physical Skills
Essential
- Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Forest House Adolescent Unit, Kingsley Green, Forest Lane, Radlett WD7 9HQ
Forest Lane
Radlett
WD7 9HQ
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
