Job summary
This is an exciting
and unique opportunity to work as member of a cohesive and skilled
multidisciplinary team in the delivery of person focused care and treatment for
adults and young people who are engaged in inpatient treatment for an eating disorder.
The post holder
will work clinically with patients to plan and implement recovery-based
treatment which demonstrates a person-centred approach, positive regard and
empathic understanding.
The registered
nurse will contribute to the day to day effective running of the ward. They
will directly contribute to the positive working environment within the
hospital and will require a high degree of professional integrity and
self-management and the ability to lead/inspire others.
The post holder
will be required to account for their professional practice through appraisal
and audit, and ensure delivery of clinically safe, high quality care for all
patient and drive and sustain a positive culture which embraces change to
achieve excellence.
Main duties of the job
The post holder
will be a skilled, resilient and effective clinician who is able to work within
a multidisciplinary team to effect the best possible care, treatment and
recovery for patients. As a registered nurse, you will lead in the assessment,
planning, implementation, co-ordination and evaluation of nursing care and act
as key worker with a specific group of patients ensuring that care is clear,
focused, well documented/communicated and meets best possible practice.
As a registered
nurse you will promote the hospital in a positive manner, clinically supervise
practice and ensure the integrity of the pathway and processes in line with the
hospitals objectives, policies and procedures.
You will Manage,
co-ordinate and lead nursing shifts. Take a key role in the induction, training
and mentorship of staff; You will be able to adapt your approach, recognise and
work within effective change cycles to affect and embed continuous improvement.
About us
As an independent
hospital, our 18 inpatient beds, (Adult and Adolescent), are commissioned by
NHS England. As such we work closely with the NHS to provide responsive and
highly specialised, treatment determined by need and based on clinical
expertise and best practice.
At Riverdale we aim
to provide the highest possible standards of person focused care in which, the
needs of the patient come first. We understand and accept that when someone is
experiencing an eating disorder they can feel ambivalent about change. Our
approach positively promotes recovery and works with individuals to increase
their motivation and confidence in their ability to recover.
We provide a
competitive remuneration package:
Incremental pay (annual increments)
Well being Package
Profit Share Scheme
6.6 Weeks Holiday
(and long service award)
Pension scheme
Good induction and
training
Night rate pay
enhancement
Meals are provided
when on shift
The hospital runs a
3 shift rotation of early, late and night shift
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Purpose:
To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team
in the provision of best practice care and treatment for Young people and
Adults who require inpatient treatment for an eating disorder. As a registered mental health nurse the
post holder will use empathic understanding, compassion, strong clinical skills and clear decision-making
to lead a cohesive shift team in the promotion of patient independence and
recovery and the proactive management of clinical risk.
The post holder will
lead the delivery of a consistent person-centred approach to care and
treatment with patients which spans the nursing process of assessment,
planning, implementation and evaluation. This will include the monitoring of
physical health, promotion of patients rights, supervising and teaching junior
staff and students, working collaboratively within a Multi-Disciplinary Team
and maintaining a safe and therapeutic working environment.
Role Context:
The post holder will
work as a member of the multidisciplinary team within either the Adolescent
or Adult mental health service. They will be responsible for delivering a
high standard of nursing care to patients and their families. The post holder will demonstrate empathic
understanding, compassion and positive regard in maintaining the ethos of the
ward and values of the hospital.
The basis of the role will be to develop and maintain a therapeutic
environment which supports the patient in making positive changes. As part of
a multidisciplinary team the post holder will support and uphold a structured
programme of treatment.
Clinical or Work Practice
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care with patients.
To be the named nurse for identified patients.
To work comprehensively within a multidisciplinary team
To actively participate in CPA reviews with internal and external
multi-agencies.
To co-ordinate, encourage and facilitate patients to
participate in the structured treatment programme maximising opportunities of
recovery
Delegate across the team and lead the team in
managing the therapeutic day ensuring a consistent approach.
Proactively manage clinical risk
Act as nurse in charge of shift ensuring that the
team work within hospital policies and procedures and uphold the
organisational values.
Work at all times to
safeguard children and vulnerable adults
Ensure best practice
standards are maintained at all times.
To maintain an ethos which is empathic and compassionate and
community facing.
Actively promote independence and a solution focused approach
Teaching, Training & Supervision
To actively
engage in monthly clinical supervision with senior nurse.
To develop
skills in the area of clinical supervision.
To provide clinical
supervision for junior staff and students.
To actively engage
in the appraisal process
To continue to gain knowledge, skills and experience
in accordance with professional practice guidelines to enhance overall
clinical care for patients.
Actively engage in formal and informal training
opportunities to develop and maintain skills and knowledge and ensure fitness
for practice
Seek out and engage in opportunities for leaning
within the team, participating in group forums/clinical meetings
Adhere to essential and statutory training
requirements
Audit, Outcome Measuring & Service Evaluation
To participate in audit, outcome measurement and development projects occurring
within the hospital.
Engage within the governance strategy.
Utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support
practice.
Support and contribute to the development of action plans from audit
and disseminate changes
Actively contribute to the development of service
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Purpose:
To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team
in the provision of best practice care and treatment for Young people and
Adults who require inpatient treatment for an eating disorder. As a registered mental health nurse the
post holder will use empathic understanding, compassion, strong clinical skills and clear decision-making
to lead a cohesive shift team in the promotion of patient independence and
recovery and the proactive management of clinical risk.
The post holder will
lead the delivery of a consistent person-centred approach to care and
treatment with patients which spans the nursing process of assessment,
planning, implementation and evaluation. This will include the monitoring of
physical health, promotion of patients rights, supervising and teaching junior
staff and students, working collaboratively within a Multi-Disciplinary Team
and maintaining a safe and therapeutic working environment.
Role Context:
The post holder will
work as a member of the multidisciplinary team within either the Adolescent
or Adult mental health service. They will be responsible for delivering a
high standard of nursing care to patients and their families. The post holder will demonstrate empathic
understanding, compassion and positive regard in maintaining the ethos of the
ward and values of the hospital.
The basis of the role will be to develop and maintain a therapeutic
environment which supports the patient in making positive changes. As part of
a multidisciplinary team the post holder will support and uphold a structured
programme of treatment.
Clinical or Work Practice
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care with patients.
To be the named nurse for identified patients.
To work comprehensively within a multidisciplinary team
To actively participate in CPA reviews with internal and external
multi-agencies.
To co-ordinate, encourage and facilitate patients to
participate in the structured treatment programme maximising opportunities of
recovery
Delegate across the team and lead the team in
managing the therapeutic day ensuring a consistent approach.
Proactively manage clinical risk
Act as nurse in charge of shift ensuring that the
team work within hospital policies and procedures and uphold the
organisational values.
Work at all times to
safeguard children and vulnerable adults
Ensure best practice
standards are maintained at all times.
To maintain an ethos which is empathic and compassionate and
community facing.
Actively promote independence and a solution focused approach
Teaching, Training & Supervision
To actively
engage in monthly clinical supervision with senior nurse.
To develop
skills in the area of clinical supervision.
To provide clinical
supervision for junior staff and students.
To actively engage
in the appraisal process
To continue to gain knowledge, skills and experience
in accordance with professional practice guidelines to enhance overall
clinical care for patients.
Actively engage in formal and informal training
opportunities to develop and maintain skills and knowledge and ensure fitness
for practice
Seek out and engage in opportunities for leaning
within the team, participating in group forums/clinical meetings
Adhere to essential and statutory training
requirements
Audit, Outcome Measuring & Service Evaluation
To participate in audit, outcome measurement and development projects occurring
within the hospital.
Engage within the governance strategy.
Utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support
practice.
Support and contribute to the development of action plans from audit
and disseminate changes
Actively contribute to the development of service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Heath Nurse
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within inpatient mental health as either a student nurse on placement or post qualification as a nurse at band 5.
- Experience of working with adults and or adolescent patients with both acute and chronic mental health difficulties
- Demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of using clinical supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working with Eating Disorders
- Experience of research and/or clinical audit.
- Experience of Service Development
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge of patient-focused approaches and user/carer involvement.
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, other relevant legislation and current mental health issues.
- Knowledge of assessment, treatment and evaluation approaches used in mental health and specifically eating disorder services. Good knowledge of best practice in medication management Knowledge of professional boundaries and identity.
- Ability to manage staff in an appropriately sensitive, assertive and professional manner
- Ability to communicate in a clear and articulate manner
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Be a resilient practitioner
- To be both Self- motivated and have the capacity to motivate others
- Capacity to maintain an empathic, calm approach under pressure Capacity to contain and manage high levels of emotional distress Capacity to reflect and act on feedback and learning
- Emotional sensitivity and empathy towards others whilst also retaining the ability to be appropriately assertive
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Heath Nurse
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within inpatient mental health as either a student nurse on placement or post qualification as a nurse at band 5.
- Experience of working with adults and or adolescent patients with both acute and chronic mental health difficulties
- Demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of using clinical supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working with Eating Disorders
- Experience of research and/or clinical audit.
- Experience of Service Development
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge of patient-focused approaches and user/carer involvement.
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, other relevant legislation and current mental health issues.
- Knowledge of assessment, treatment and evaluation approaches used in mental health and specifically eating disorder services. Good knowledge of best practice in medication management Knowledge of professional boundaries and identity.
- Ability to manage staff in an appropriately sensitive, assertive and professional manner
- Ability to communicate in a clear and articulate manner
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Be a resilient practitioner
- To be both Self- motivated and have the capacity to motivate others
- Capacity to maintain an empathic, calm approach under pressure Capacity to contain and manage high levels of emotional distress Capacity to reflect and act on feedback and learning
- Emotional sensitivity and empathy towards others whilst also retaining the ability to be appropriately assertive
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).
