Job summary
If you are
looking for an exciting new chance to use your clinical skills to make a
difference, working in a flexible environment there is a fantastic opportunity
to join our Older Adult mental Health Inpatient service.
We
have challenging, demanding yet highly rewarding opportunities to join our
multidisciplinary team. we are seeking motivated individuals with a passion for
older adult mental health and a commitment to support continually improving
quality.
New Haven consists of two wards woodland for
functional mental health needs and meadow for dementia care.
The team at Newhaven are friendly, supportive,
and exceptionally caring, putting patient care at the heart of the work we do
to improve health care outcomes and service delivery.
We can offer up to 37.5 hours a week. Our
working patterns are 3-4 long days/ night (07:30-20:00/19:30-08:00) across a
four week period including weekends and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
- We
welcome newly qualified nurses and experienced nurses
- The
ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels
- An enthusiastic, motivated, and
innovative thinker to become part of the Older Adult inpatient service
- The ability to work autonomously
managing your own named patients, developing a plan of care.
- The ability to problem solves, delegate,
lead, co-ordinate and manage time effectively
- Excellent communication and
inter-personal skills along with a flexible, responsive approach.
- Close
working with all members of the Multi-disciplinary Team
- Undertaking
mental health needs assessments
- Assessment
and Management of risk
- Liaising
with other services such as, community mental health team, Hospital at Home
Team, Mental Health Liaison Team, and the Acute Trust
- Effective
assessment through SBAR and care planning
- Delegation
and shift management
- Supervising
of junior staff, including students
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;
-
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 supportive staff networks
-
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
Sharing
your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assess
the care needs of individual patients and then develop, implement, and evaluate
programmes of care for them.
- Lead
a team of nurses in the provision of care to a named group of patients.
- Take
charge of the ward when required.
- Provide
leadership to the team of nurses in their charge, supervising, monitoring,
supporting, and educating them in good professional and clinical practices.
- Assist
in maintaining high standards of patient care, ensuring patients individuality
and privacy are always maintained.
- Maintain
confidentiality.
- Effective communication and handover of care.
- Maintain
an up-to-date knowledge of all Trust policies and procedures.
- Adhere
to the NMC code of Professional Conduct.
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
- Assess
the care needs of individual patients and then develop, implement, and evaluate
programmes of care for them.
- Lead
a team of nurses in the provision of care to a named group of patients.
- Take
charge of the ward when required.
- Provide
leadership to the team of nurses in their charge, supervising, monitoring,
supporting, and educating them in good professional and clinical practices.
- Assist
in maintaining high standards of patient care, ensuring patients individuality
and privacy are always maintained.
- Maintain
confidentiality.
- Effective communication and handover of care.
- Maintain
an up-to-date knowledge of all Trust policies and procedures.
- Adhere
to the NMC code of Professional Conduct.
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
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care
- Able to work as an effective team member
- Able to supervise and teach junior staff
- Uses own initiative and is able to take decisions
- Able to maintain clear and legible documentation
Knowledge
Essential
- NMC Code of Conduct
- Knowledge of person centred care
- 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
Experience
Essential
- Where the post holder is on or above the 2nd KSF gateway they will support the Clinical Coordinator role, as described as exceptional circumstances in the job description
- Promoting peoples equality, diversity and rights
- Ensuring actions contribute to quality
Qualifications
Essential
- RN Mental Health, RN (Adult) or RNLD
- Registered on the NMC register
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care
- Able to work as an effective team member
- Able to supervise and teach junior staff
- Uses own initiative and is able to take decisions
- Able to maintain clear and legible documentation
Knowledge
Essential
- NMC Code of Conduct
- Knowledge of person centred care
- 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
Experience
Essential
- Where the post holder is on or above the 2nd KSF gateway they will support the Clinical Coordinator role, as described as exceptional circumstances in the job description
- Promoting peoples equality, diversity and rights
- Ensuring actions contribute to quality
Qualifications
Essential
- RN Mental Health, RN (Adult) or RNLD
- Registered on the NMC register
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
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).
