Job summary
This is a highly
valued, rewarding, and challenging role with opportunities to improve the
delivery of inpatient services.
Mortimer ward is a
21 bedded acute Mental Health Ward situated in The Stonebow Unit, Hereford and
is part of the provision of acute inpatient services across Herefordshire and
Worcestershire. It is a vital service for supporting those with acute mental
health difficulties of varying complexities. Patients requiring admission may
also have complex physical co morbidities and applicants should have an
interest in both mental and physical health care delivery. Patients admitted
can both be informal or detained under the Mental Health Act and require a
holistic care approach to work towards their Recovery.
The ward has a
multi-disciplinary team approach including nurses, physiotherapists,
occupational therapist, activity support workers, Psychiatric Consultants and
junior doctors. You will also work alongside colleagues in the Crisis Team and
Adult Social Care. We also support student nurses as part of our team.
Rotational shift
pattern system over a 24 hours / seven day
period.(07.30hrs-20.00hrs & 19.30hrs-08.00
hrs).Full time but part time hours considered. The Stonebow Unit is
currently undergoing extensive redesign which will enhance the patient
experience, ward safety and therapeutic environment.
This role will
maintain a strong clinical focus on the ward to support the maintenance of
quality and leadership for the patient experience.
Main duties of the job
- Maintain high standards of patient
care ensuring all patients individuality, dignity and privacy is maintained at
all times.
- Provide key leadership in MDTs
reviews, communicating treatment plans to the wider team & liaising with
external agencies
- Ensure that each patient receives an
individual clinical assessment which is the subject of a regularly updated care
plan that, wherever practicable, is formulated in conjunction with the patient.
- Ensure that information regarding patients
needs and progress are communicated promptly & accurately to their
relatives & carers having due regard for confidentiality.
- Provide strong clinical leadership
for all staff, maintaining & enhancing own knowledge by making use of
educational opportunities, under the guidance of the Ward Manager. This
includes appropriate extensions to the role of the nurse/OT in line with
NMC/HCPC & Trust policy.
- Maintain & promote the importance
of physical health needs amongst our service users with serious mental illness
- Develop additional clinical skills
such as ECG & venepuncture
- Taking a role in the monitoring &
auditing of medication
- Taking a lead in safeguarding
- Taking a lead with inducting new
staff
- Take a lead in ensuring that students
in practice are supported & receive a positive experience
- Shaping clinical knowledge and skills
with other staff
- Ensuring that all staff members
receive regular Clinical supervision
- Interest in further educational
courses to enhance clinical development
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS
Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health
services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning
disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people
of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from
over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working
options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and
empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we
were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022
Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We
value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays,
increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced
pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working
opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and
adoption support
- Wide range of staff networks such
as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
- Health service discounts and
online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice
schemes
- Health and wellbeing
opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a service, we provide inpatient facilities for working age adults with acute mental health problems and we are looking for caring, compassionate individuals to work within our acute service who are committed to providing high quality care and treatment to our patients. Working in an acute environment can be challenging, but with the right team, positive attitude and resilience we are rising to the challenge and reaping the reward of being able to support people during their most difficult times.
With you in our team, we will empower you to work innovatively, showing a commitment to providing compassionate care and a strong desire to improve the patients experience. You will be able to apply the philosophies of engagement, recovery and positive care in your work with your patients.
Your career with us will be enjoyable and rewarding as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society.
It's a career that you can take pride in and enjoy, and together we can make life better for our communities.
Please be advised NHS Jobs Service will not be available
- 6pm on Friday 19 April to 9am on Monday 22 April 2024
- 6pm on Friday 26 April to 9am on Monday 29 April 2024
Do not attempt to use the service at these times and consider this for your application submission.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a service, we provide inpatient facilities for working age adults with acute mental health problems and we are looking for caring, compassionate individuals to work within our acute service who are committed to providing high quality care and treatment to our patients. Working in an acute environment can be challenging, but with the right team, positive attitude and resilience we are rising to the challenge and reaping the reward of being able to support people during their most difficult times.
With you in our team, we will empower you to work innovatively, showing a commitment to providing compassionate care and a strong desire to improve the patients experience. You will be able to apply the philosophies of engagement, recovery and positive care in your work with your patients.
Your career with us will be enjoyable and rewarding as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society.
It's a career that you can take pride in and enjoy, and together we can make life better for our communities.
Please be advised NHS Jobs Service will not be available
- 6pm on Friday 19 April to 9am on Monday 22 April 2024
- 6pm on Friday 26 April to 9am on Monday 29 April 2024
Do not attempt to use the service at these times and consider this for your application submission.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to provide a consistent positive role model to others
- Effective communication skills, written and verbal
- Able to deal with a range of people in difficult and complex situations
- Able to pass on information in a timely and coherent manner, whilst maintaining confidentiality
- Ability to prioritise problems and use clinical judgment to deal with them
- Skilled in dealing with psychiatric emergencies
- Ability to work as effective team leader
- Ability to provide clinical supervision to others
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care
- Able to demonstrate sound clinical skills
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Be a strong leader by demonstrating a consistency and honesty in your approach to a variety of situations and people
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the appropriate professional body
- Registered Mental Nurse (RMN), Registered Nurse (Mental) (RN(M)), or Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Teaching and assessing qualification ENB 997/8 or equivalent
- Evidence of continuous skills and knowledge updating (Personal Portfolio)
- Up to date training in MAPA techniques (Levels 1, 2 & 3), Intermediate Life Support and treatment of anaphylaxis, Risk management, Mental Health Act 1983, Manual Handling, Fire, Care Programme Approach, NCRS, Blood Glucose monitoring & Basic First Aid
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Desirable
- Training in Leadership and Management
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a qualified position preferably gained in more than one area
Desirable
- Management of staff of varying professions
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of and the ability to apply the principles of the NMC/HCPC Code of Professional Conduct
- Knowledge of national and Trust policies and procedures and how to access them
- Evidence of recent clinical update or training relevant to the post
- Knowledge of national trends in mental health care
- Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and a commitment to clinical supervision
- To be in receipt of regular clinical supervision
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to provide a consistent positive role model to others
- Effective communication skills, written and verbal
- Able to deal with a range of people in difficult and complex situations
- Able to pass on information in a timely and coherent manner, whilst maintaining confidentiality
- Ability to prioritise problems and use clinical judgment to deal with them
- Skilled in dealing with psychiatric emergencies
- Ability to work as effective team leader
- Ability to provide clinical supervision to others
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care
- Able to demonstrate sound clinical skills
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Be a strong leader by demonstrating a consistency and honesty in your approach to a variety of situations and people
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the appropriate professional body
- Registered Mental Nurse (RMN), Registered Nurse (Mental) (RN(M)), or Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Teaching and assessing qualification ENB 997/8 or equivalent
- Evidence of continuous skills and knowledge updating (Personal Portfolio)
- Up to date training in MAPA techniques (Levels 1, 2 & 3), Intermediate Life Support and treatment of anaphylaxis, Risk management, Mental Health Act 1983, Manual Handling, Fire, Care Programme Approach, NCRS, Blood Glucose monitoring & Basic First Aid
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Desirable
- Training in Leadership and Management
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a qualified position preferably gained in more than one area
Desirable
- Management of staff of varying professions
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of and the ability to apply the principles of the NMC/HCPC Code of Professional Conduct
- Knowledge of national and Trust policies and procedures and how to access them
- Evidence of recent clinical update or training relevant to the post
- Knowledge of national trends in mental health care
- Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and a commitment to clinical supervision
- To be in receipt of regular clinical supervision
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
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).
