Job summary
Salus Ward is a newly developed 16 bedded mixed gender acute mental health ward or working age adults. It has been carefully designed to maximise the use of the space and light to create an open, safe and welcoming environment.
Haytor Ward is a 16 bedded acute ward providing care for adults with mental health needs.
Haytor is co-located with Salus and Beech ward within the South Devon and Torbay Mental Health Centre within the Torbay General Hospital site. This mental health centre incorporates adult inpatient wards, older adults inpatient ward, a psychiatric liaison service, outpatient services and Home Treatment Team base.
We encourage you to learn, develop and grow. for newly qualified staff we have a well-established perceptorship programme which links into our wider multidisciplinary CPD programme. Those looking to gain further experience will be supported in maintaining professional links, through involvement in regular profession-specific CPD opportunities.
This is an exciting opportunity for both newly qualified staff who would still receive our supportive and excellent preceptorship programme, and those staff that have been qualified for a period of time but would like to expand their experience.
In order to support you we offer a robust supervision framework and have clear clinical and leadership development programmes.
Main duties of the job
- Overseas applicants must have already obtained their UK NMC pin number to be considered
Staff are encouraged and supported to use quality improvement methodology to help improve on the services we offer. The Trust Quality improvement Academy provides access to expert advice and support in your work area.
We also have a Nursing forum for all nursing staff, which provides an opportunity to meet as a profession throughout the year and engages the wider nursing group in the development and implementation of the Nursing Strategy as well as updating on national nursing news.
At Devon partnership Trust we pride ourselves in all recovery journeys, the people we support their supporter and ourselves. We are nationally recognised for our recovery focus and contribution to the learning & publications in mental health practice.
We are active partners in the Devon Recovery Learning Community and strive to have recovery at the heart of all we do!
This is also an exciting time to be joining our organisation as we are currently undertaking reviews of our care pathways, smarter ways of working, including enhanced IT equipment & mobile working, all of which will enhance peoples experiences of accessing & using our services & focussing on the quality of care provision.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You can explore the full job description in the supporting documents section of this advert. Take a look to learn more about the role and what we are offering
The post holder will deliver high-quality safe nursing care, ensuring consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence, which comply with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional conduct.
The role includes leading the delivery of patient assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of person-centred care in a collaborative way. The post holder will co-ordinate care that includes assessment and monitoring of physical health, supervising junior staff and students, working collaboratively with the Multi-Disciplinary Team and maintaining a safe and therapeutic working environment.
The post holder will support a culture of safety, where staff are engaged on health and safety issues.
The post holder will:
- Be an accountable professional, acting in the best interests of people, acting professionally and using their knowledge and skills to make evidence-based decisions.
- Promote health and the prevention of ill health.
- Prioritise the needs of people when assessing and reviewing their mental, physical, cognitive, social and spiritual needs.
- Provide evidence-based, compassionate and safe nursing interventions.
- Be a leader, acting as a role model for best practice and managing nursing care, delegating to and supervising others.
- Improve safety and quality of care, assessing risk to safety or experience and take appropriate action to manage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You can explore the full job description in the supporting documents section of this advert. Take a look to learn more about the role and what we are offering
The post holder will deliver high-quality safe nursing care, ensuring consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence, which comply with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional conduct.
The role includes leading the delivery of patient assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of person-centred care in a collaborative way. The post holder will co-ordinate care that includes assessment and monitoring of physical health, supervising junior staff and students, working collaboratively with the Multi-Disciplinary Team and maintaining a safe and therapeutic working environment.
The post holder will support a culture of safety, where staff are engaged on health and safety issues.
The post holder will:
- Be an accountable professional, acting in the best interests of people, acting professionally and using their knowledge and skills to make evidence-based decisions.
- Promote health and the prevention of ill health.
- Prioritise the needs of people when assessing and reviewing their mental, physical, cognitive, social and spiritual needs.
- Provide evidence-based, compassionate and safe nursing interventions.
- Be a leader, acting as a role model for best practice and managing nursing care, delegating to and supervising others.
- Improve safety and quality of care, assessing risk to safety or experience and take appropriate action to manage.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of ordering, storing and administering required medications Knowledge of possible side effects of medication
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1987 (including updates)
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act & Deprivation of Liberty safeguards
Desirable
- Understanding of Recovery principles in Mental Health
- Knowledge and understanding of both adult and childrens safeguarding guidance
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/ Registered Nurse (Mental Health) with current registration.
- Degree in Mental Health Nursing.
- A willingness to complete Trust Mandatory Courses (will be required to complete and undertake relevant Physical Interventions training with adjustments considered if required)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of mental health nursing and the nursing process.
Desirable
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users, carers and other professional bodies.
- Ability to assess situations, make decisions, co-ordinate and organise appropriate responses.
- Able to risk assess To be able to plan and implement all aspects of nursing skills.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of ordering, storing and administering required medications Knowledge of possible side effects of medication
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1987 (including updates)
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act & Deprivation of Liberty safeguards
Desirable
- Understanding of Recovery principles in Mental Health
- Knowledge and understanding of both adult and childrens safeguarding guidance
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/ Registered Nurse (Mental Health) with current registration.
- Degree in Mental Health Nursing.
- A willingness to complete Trust Mandatory Courses (will be required to complete and undertake relevant Physical Interventions training with adjustments considered if required)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of mental health nursing and the nursing process.
Desirable
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users, carers and other professional bodies.
- Ability to assess situations, make decisions, co-ordinate and organise appropriate responses.
- Able to risk assess To be able to plan and implement all aspects of nursing skills.
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).
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