Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse – Rehab In-patient

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Job summary

We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic Staff Nurses to join our Rehabilitation inpatient wards.

Our new Hospital - Highgate Mental Health Centre East - will be opening in Nov 2023 and will include 3 rehabilitation wards including Sunstone ward, Emerald Ward and Malachite ward.

Highgate Mental Health Centre East is a beautiful building, taking its inspiration from a hotel concept with modern, trauma informed spaces which service users and staff representatives have helped to design.

You need to be compassionate, qualified or newly qualified practitioner. As valued employees of the Trust, our Nursing Team members receive dedicated support from their Team manager.

As part of the role you will be supported to develop your clinical skills, you will be offered the opportunity to provide a lead role on the ward and take part in Quality improvement initiatives. You will be offered regular training and supervision to support you in your new role and will be part of a well-established and patient focused team.

Main duties of the job

Coordinate the shift and take charge of the ward including the development of junior staff in the absence of the Ward Manager and Charge Nurses.

To respond to emergency situations of all kinds including violence, cardiac arrest and fire.

To maintain effective liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, as well as other agencies who are involved in the patient's care.

To support the Ward/Unit Manager and Charge Nurses in professional development programmes and appraisals of junior staff.

Act as primary nurse for a defined group of patients and liaises with the associate nurses to ensure a consistent approach to delivering care.

Assess plan, implement and evaluate the care provided especially with regard to identifying and managing risk.

Accept responsibility for the implementation of the Care Programme Approach with their primary patients

To work in ways that promote and demonstrate respect for services users, colleagues and carers.

Assist in providing a ward environment in which students gain maximum opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills related to mental health nursing.

To link with the relevant faculty of nurse education to ensure that students assessments are completed.

About us

Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust provides a fantastic place to work for nurses looking for an exciting new experience and a great place to further develop your nursing career.

At Camden and Islington NHS foundation trust our staff and service users have worked closely to create a set of values that make sure people who use our services get the best possible chance of a rapid recovery.

We have 3 key priorities which are:

  • Early and Effective Intervention
  • Helping People to Live Well
  • Research and Innovation

The cultural pillars that help us achieve our key priorities are:

  • We value each other
  • We are empowered
  • We keep things simple
  • We are connected

As an applicant for this role, you are urged to demonstrate within your supporting statement a combination of evidence that reflects your competence to meet the job specification and provide examples of how C&I Cultural pillars are an integral part of the way you have and will continue to deliver service.

Work with us and you will be working for a Trust who values and supports you; and is committed to your continuing professional development. As a member of our team you will receive:

-A supportive working environment -Opportunities for personal and professional development-A clear pathway for career progression-The opportunity to work flexibly-Childcare Vouchers and access to discounted play schemes. -Support with Annual season ticket -Wellbeing support -Health Service Discount and Blue light card

Details

Date posted

18 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,089 to £41,498 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

455-CANDI-657-A

Job locations

Highgate Mental Health Centre

Dartmouth Park Hill

London

N19 5NX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Coordinate the shift and take charge of the ward including the development of junior staff in the absence of the Ward Manager and Charge Nurses.

To respond to emergency situations of all kinds including violence, cardiac arrest and fire.

To maintain effective liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, as well as other agencies who are involved in the patients care.

To support the Ward/Unit Manager and Charge Nurses in professional development programmes and appraisals of junior staff.

Act as primary nurse for a defined group of patients and liaises with the associate nurses to ensure a consistent approach to delivering care.

Assess plan, implement and evaluate the care provided especially with regard to identifying and managing risk.

Accept responsibility for the implementation of the Care Programme Approach with their primary patients

To work in ways that promote and demonstrate respect for services users, colleagues and carers.

Assist in providing a ward environment in which students gain maximum opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills related to mental health nursing.

To link with the relevant faculty of nurse education to ensure that students assessments are completed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Coordinate the shift and take charge of the ward including the development of junior staff in the absence of the Ward Manager and Charge Nurses.

To respond to emergency situations of all kinds including violence, cardiac arrest and fire.

To maintain effective liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, as well as other agencies who are involved in the patients care.

To support the Ward/Unit Manager and Charge Nurses in professional development programmes and appraisals of junior staff.

Act as primary nurse for a defined group of patients and liaises with the associate nurses to ensure a consistent approach to delivering care.

Assess plan, implement and evaluate the care provided especially with regard to identifying and managing risk.

Accept responsibility for the implementation of the Care Programme Approach with their primary patients

To work in ways that promote and demonstrate respect for services users, colleagues and carers.

Assist in providing a ward environment in which students gain maximum opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills related to mental health nursing.

To link with the relevant faculty of nurse education to ensure that students assessments are completed.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications & Exp

Essential

  • RMN or equivalent registration
  • Experience of working in an acute mental health setting

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrates an understanding of risk assessment and the skills necessary to manage the risks identified
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Has an understanding of the physical health needs of people with serious mental illness
  • Demonstrates a knowledge of de-escalation skills and works proactively to reduce the risk of violence
  • Good knowledge of and participation in therapeutic group work.
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications & Exp

Essential

  • RMN or equivalent registration
  • Experience of working in an acute mental health setting

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrates an understanding of risk assessment and the skills necessary to manage the risks identified
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Has an understanding of the physical health needs of people with serious mental illness
  • Demonstrates a knowledge of de-escalation skills and works proactively to reduce the risk of violence
  • Good knowledge of and participation in therapeutic group work.

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

Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Highgate Mental Health Centre

Dartmouth Park Hill

London

N19 5NX


Employer's website

https://www.candi.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Highgate Mental Health Centre

Dartmouth Park Hill

London

N19 5NX


Employer's website

https://www.candi.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Aderemi Olatunji

Aderemi.Olatunji@candi.nhs.uk

02033177041

Details

Date posted

18 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,089 to £41,498 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

455-CANDI-657-A

Job locations

Highgate Mental Health Centre

Dartmouth Park Hill

London

N19 5NX


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