Job summary
A new and exciting opportunity has
arisen for an ambitious, well-motivated individual to join the leadership team
on Athelon ward. This is a highly valued, rewarding, and challenging role with
opportunities to improve the delivery of inpatient services.
Athelon ward is an acute Mental Health Ward
situated in Worcester and provides inpatient services across Worcestershire. It
is a vital service for supporting those with mental health difficulties of
varying complexities. The ward is supported by an established Medical team who
will continue to support the wider MDT.
We have a number of projects focusing on clinical
leadership, operational management and strategic planning which will offer many
opportunities for professional development. The ward has and continues to have
ongoing environmental works which enhance the patient experience, ward safety
and therapeutic facilitation.
There are 3 wards in total, allowing us to
further our offer of safe, sustainable, and quality therapeutic mental health
care to our patients. Opportunities to transition from one ward to another do
not come up very often in the career of health professionals and we would love
you to be part of that experience with us helping us to shape a culture of
care we are proud of in a new setting.
The role will include clinical shifts and
management shifts.
Main duties of the job
The role will include a combination of clinical and operational duties which will support the maintenance of quality and standards for patient experiences. The role will consist of a strong staff focus, inclusive of HR Processes, rostering and the facilitation of staff Appraisals.
- Maintain high standards of patient care
ensuring all patients individuality, dignity and privacy is maintained at all
times.
- To provide key leadership for the management
of day to day duties and patient facing care
- To complete operational duties such as the
Health roster, provide line management supervision and complete staff
appraisals to ensure developmental opportunities are captured.
- 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 and accurately to their relatives
and carers having due regard for confidentiality.
- Provide strong clinical leadership for all
staff, maintaining and 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 and
Trust policy.
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. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
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27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
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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.
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.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a qualified position preferably gained in more than one area
Desirable
- Management of staff of varying professions
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Be a strong leader by demonstrating a consistency and honesty in your approach to a variety of situations and people
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- 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
- Use own initiative and be able to make sound decisions
- Skilled in report writing
- Possess a range of clinical skills that can be transferred or adapted for any inpatient area within the Trust
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to work as effective team leader
- Ability to provide clinical supervision to others
- Able to work as an effective team member
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care
- Able to demonstrate sound clinical skills
- Able to maintain clear and legible documentation
- Adapt to changes/workloads
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
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
- Blood Glucose monitoring
- Basic First Aid
Desirable
- Training in Leadership and Management
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
- Knowledge of Patient Group Directives
- 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 the ageing process and related mental and physical health problems
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and a commitment to clinical supervision
- Knowledge of the individuals responsibility towards health and safety
- Understand the roles and functions of the Crisis Resolution, Home Treatment, Assertive Outreach and Community Mental Health teams, and liaise with them appropriately
- Knowledge of other resources available locally that can provide more specialist help or advice if required
- To be in receipt of regular clinical supervision
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a qualified position preferably gained in more than one area
Desirable
- Management of staff of varying professions
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Be a strong leader by demonstrating a consistency and honesty in your approach to a variety of situations and people
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- 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
- Use own initiative and be able to make sound decisions
- Skilled in report writing
- Possess a range of clinical skills that can be transferred or adapted for any inpatient area within the Trust
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to work as effective team leader
- Ability to provide clinical supervision to others
- Able to work as an effective team member
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care
- Able to demonstrate sound clinical skills
- Able to maintain clear and legible documentation
- Adapt to changes/workloads
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
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
- Blood Glucose monitoring
- Basic First Aid
Desirable
- Training in Leadership and Management
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
- Knowledge of Patient Group Directives
- 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 the ageing process and related mental and physical health problems
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and a commitment to clinical supervision
- Knowledge of the individuals responsibility towards health and safety
- Understand the roles and functions of the Crisis Resolution, Home Treatment, Assertive Outreach and Community Mental Health teams, and liaise with them appropriately
- Knowledge of other resources available locally that can provide more specialist help or advice if required
- 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
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).
