Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic individuals to join our Inpatient Female Acute Mental Health Ward in Goodmayes, Ilford, Essex.
Kahlo ward is a 21 bedded female acute adult ward for assessment and treatment, which provides a safe and supportive environment to aid patients in their recovery.
People referred to the service may present with risk to themselves or others and/or their challenging behaviours may make it difficult for them to live at home or to make use of other services or community facilities.
The post holders will be joining a multi-disciplinary team that is committed to the provision of high quality patient centred care for all who use the service. The ward teams have strong nurse leadership including Band 6 Clinical Leads & Deputy Ward Managers, Ward Manager as well as a Modern Matron who provides operational and clinical leadership across two wards.
Main duties of the job
This nursing establishment seeks to ensure greater support to our junior staff and also optimises future career prospects of our Band 5 nurses within the acute care pathway.
We therefore invite applications from compassionate and diligent Band 5 mental health nurses to join Kahlo Ward.
You may already be in a Band 5 role and seeking a different challenge or you may be newly qualified and wish to join us on our Preceptee programme.
About us
COVID-19 Vaccination
We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff, and their families.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High-Cost Area Supplement - London
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the post:
-To complete 5 days of Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course which is yearly updated and implement in practice as required.
-To work shifts over a 365 day a year basis including night duty
-To undertake assessment of service users needs and support the MDT in formulating appropriate individual care plans, taking a holistic approach.
- Ensure that relatives and carers of service users and feel supported and are able to communicate effectively with the clinical team
- Appropriate IT skills to ensure accurate documentation and communication around care
-Take steps to maintain the safety and welfare of staff, patients visitors and to the ward.
-Work alongside service users and carers/relatives to continually work towards improving and maintaining high standards.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification when completing your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the post:
-To complete 5 days of Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course which is yearly updated and implement in practice as required.
-To work shifts over a 365 day a year basis including night duty
-To undertake assessment of service users needs and support the MDT in formulating appropriate individual care plans, taking a holistic approach.
- Ensure that relatives and carers of service users and feel supported and are able to communicate effectively with the clinical team
- Appropriate IT skills to ensure accurate documentation and communication around care
-Take steps to maintain the safety and welfare of staff, patients visitors and to the ward.
-Work alongside service users and carers/relatives to continually work towards improving and maintaining high standards.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification when completing your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
- RMN
- Evidence of personal development
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working as part of an inpatient team
- Commitment to working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to deliver core service requirement
- Ability to support and supervise staff
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities Key issues in service area
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of services provided by other agencies
- Knowledge of health promotion approach
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage work as a team member
Other
Essential
- To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values
- To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
- RMN
- Evidence of personal development
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working as part of an inpatient team
- Commitment to working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to deliver core service requirement
- Ability to support and supervise staff
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities Key issues in service area
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of services provided by other agencies
- Knowledge of health promotion approach
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage work as a team member
Other
Essential
- To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values
- To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
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).
