Job summary
To
be an active member of the multidisciplinary team in developing and maintaining
a ward environment that facilitates the provision of Best Practice in terms of
clinical care.
To
act as a named nurse for allocated patients.
To
take a lead responsibility for ensuring patients care plans are up-to-date and
are recovery focussed
To
continuously manage risk assessment and management plans, ensuring a safe and
therapeutic environment.
To
act as shift coordinator as allocated
Main duties of the job
Being the Named Nurse for an allocated group of
patients
Maintaining a professional and high standard of
patient care
Planning, implementing and evaluating care
To liaise and offer support to relatives and
significant others
Completing all relevant documentation in
accordance with Pathfinder Ashness House procedures and professional guidelines
Remaining up to date with clinical developments
Compliance with the NMC code of conduct
Ensuring patients rights to confidentiality are
respected and that Pathfinder Ashness House and professional policies are
adhered to.
Adhering to all Pathfinder Ashness House
policies, procedures and local protocols
To utilise resources appropriately and minimise
waste
About us
Ashness House is a 26 bedded unit for men with complex mental health needs who require rehabilitation and support with their continued recovery pathway.
We are a small, friendly MDT, who primary focus is on supporting our residents to achieve their treatment goals. We live our values every day.
Pathfinder is looking to continue to grow and offer more services to a wider population. As such you would be joining the team at an exciting time, with multiple opportunities for your professional growth.
We would offer you multiple developmental opportunities to succeed with your transition from newly qualified mental health nurse to fully confident and competent staff nurse and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To adhere to the named nurse concept to ensure
that nursing care is organised to promote individualised approach to care
2. To ensure the completion of necessary
documentation of patient care planning and all other nursing and clinical
documentation.
3. In conjunction with other members of the
multidisciplinary team, evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and care
4. To report concerns about patient care, treatment
or progress to senior nursing staff
5. To ensure that Care Programme Approach process
is implemented
6. To ensure that there is adherence to the Mental
Health Act 1983 and that patients rights are upheld at all times
7. To ensure the completion of clinical and
administrative documentation in accordance with Pathfinder Ashness House procedure
8. To adhere to Pathfinder Ashness House policy and
procedure and current legislation in relation to witnessing, administering and
storage of medication
9. To advise non clinical staff within the hospital
on management of patients with mental illness
10. To initiate/participate in nursing and other
research as appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To adhere to the named nurse concept to ensure
that nursing care is organised to promote individualised approach to care
2. To ensure the completion of necessary
documentation of patient care planning and all other nursing and clinical
documentation.
3. In conjunction with other members of the
multidisciplinary team, evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and care
4. To report concerns about patient care, treatment
or progress to senior nursing staff
5. To ensure that Care Programme Approach process
is implemented
6. To ensure that there is adherence to the Mental
Health Act 1983 and that patients rights are upheld at all times
7. To ensure the completion of clinical and
administrative documentation in accordance with Pathfinder Ashness House procedure
8. To adhere to Pathfinder Ashness House policy and
procedure and current legislation in relation to witnessing, administering and
storage of medication
9. To advise non clinical staff within the hospital
on management of patients with mental illness
10. To initiate/participate in nursing and other
research as appropriate
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care & act accordingly if changes occur.
- Keeping accurate records.
- Knowledge of medication rounds and the safe administration of drugs.
- Practical experience of providing high quality care
Qualifications
Essential
Additional Qualities
Essential
- Willingness to undertake further training as required.
- Prepared to work flexible shifts.
- Motivated to provide the highest standard of care in a changing service.
- Awareness of Health & Safety issues
- Computer literate e mail / word / internet
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care & act accordingly if changes occur.
- Keeping accurate records.
- Knowledge of medication rounds and the safe administration of drugs.
- Practical experience of providing high quality care
Qualifications
Essential
Additional Qualities
Essential
- Willingness to undertake further training as required.
- Prepared to work flexible shifts.
- Motivated to provide the highest standard of care in a changing service.
- Awareness of Health & Safety issues
- Computer literate e mail / word / internet
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).
