Staff Nurse - Mental Health - Jersey - £48k - £55k

Health and Community Services

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Job summary

We have an opportunity within our Adult Mental Health Services, for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our multi-disciplinary team.

We provide care for adults on an acute assessment ward. As part of our team you will act as a primary nurse with professional accountability to effectively plan, deliver and evaluate care for patients with a range of conditions. Acting as a role model you will demonstrate the ability to apply research and evidence to promote best practice and ensure high quality of care to the patients.

Individuals at this level will be able to plan, deliver care for high risk individuals within an inpatient setting and give guidance and support to less experienced staff. The role also involves day to day shift leadership in the absence of the Charge Nurse, requiring an ability to lead confidently. Electronic recording keeping is used across the service and the post holder will therefore need to evidence a good standard of IT skills.

As a 1st. Level Registered Mental Health Nurse, you will have at least 2 years recent experience within this specialist area.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will act as a practitioner with professional accountability to effectively plan, deliver and evaluate care for a group of patients with a range of conditions within a recognised clinical area.

This role operates across a range of clinical areas within the acute and community services. Individuals at this level will be able to plan and deliver care for complex or high risk patients within their caseload and will give guidance and support to less experienced staff. They may be required to take charge of the ward or team and will be able to lead with confidence.

About us

Just 14 miles (20km) from the west coast of France and 85 miles (137km) from the south coast of England, youll find the island of Jersey. The island is easy to get to from the UK and mainland Europe. There are up to 40 daily flights in and out of the island.

Jerseys southerly position and sheltered proximity in the Bay of St Malo means islanders enjoy warm summers and mild winters. As well as the temperate weather, Jersey also boasts the highest number of sunshine hours in the British Isles. The sea temperature in the summer can reach 18 degrees C.

Jersey is a Crown Dependency which means its not part of the UK but a self-governing possession of The Crown. Jersey has been a Crown Dependency since 1290 and has its own democratically elected parliament, government, tax system, and laws. However, the island does have a close historic relationship with France and the UK and relies on the UK for defence and international relations. It is also part of the Common Travel Area (CTA) which allows British citizens to move freely between the UK, Republic of Ireland, and the Channel Islands without a passport.

Jersey offers extensive and quality healthcare services, with private and state supported options available. Jersey doesnt have the NHS, healthcare services are instead delivered by Health and Community Services (HCS).For the first 6 months, health care services will be provided at an added cost.

Date posted

06 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£48,986 to £55,293 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

K0011-SOJ14823

Job locations

Government Of Jersey

19-21 Broad Street

St. Helier

Jersey

Channel Islands

JE2 3RR

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the guidelines of the NMC Code (2015) and apply these to maintain trust and credibility with patients, carers and colleagues.

The post holder will keep fully up to date with developments within own professional discipline and maintain an adequate awareness of developments in clinical and nursing practice and will share clinical knowledge and experience.

The post holder will contribute to the development of a philosophy of care which encourages the creation of a therapeutic environment for patients.

The post holder will maintain a professional portfolio which demonstrates the continuing acquisition of skills, knowledge, attitudes, understanding and achievement.

The post holder will co-ordinate the care for specified individual patients or patient groups by consistently compiling care plans which meet identified treatment goals resulting in high quality patient care.

The post holder will demonstrate enhance nursing practice by acquiring knowledge and skills in reading, interpreting and evaluating research to pursue evidence based practice.

The post holder will contribute to setting standards and will maintain standards in the clinical area.

The post holder will participate in clinical audit and will enhance nursing care by acting as a role model in terms of own care delivery.

The post holder will demonstrate proficiency in performing investigations and treatment in accordance with defined standards. He/she may be required to act in the capacity as an independent supplementary prescriber within specific clinical areas agreed by the organisation.

The post holder will demonstrate effective infection prevention and challenge poor practice.

The post holder will consistently provide high quality advice to patients, carers, colleagues and will act as health promoter, incorporating health promotion themes into nursing practice.

The post holder takes responsibility for the safeguarding and welfare of all children, adults and/or families within their care and contact. He/she shall be aware of and comply with all safeguarding polices and procedures.

The post holder will maintain accurate patient documentation and produce high quality patient information.

The post holder will demonstrate the ability to lead and direct the team when required to do so. He/she will work collaboratively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, demonstrating well established networks and developing team building skills.

The post holder will understand and promote team goals and will demonstrate effective supervision of junior staff.

The post holder will develop and maintain awareness of strategy and business planning process, contributing to the development of the business plan for the clinical area.

The post holder will demonstrate awareness of the ward/departmental budget and the factors which contribute to over/under spending.

The post holder will act in a cost conscious manner and make significant contribution to controlling expenditure within area.

The post holder will seek opportunities to develop knowledge, skills and experience and will participate constructively in Performance Review and Appraisal System, taking responsibility for life-long learning.

The post holder will assist junior staff to identify and meet learning objectives by using the principles of teaching and learning.

The post holder will make a significant contribution to the overall physical environment and also contribute to the development of the Risk Management Plan for the area.

The post holder will contribute to the ongoing audit of infection control within the clinical area. The post holder understands and promotes all health, safety and security measures in line with HSSD policies.