Job summary
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.
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.
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.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work
as a member of the multidisciplinary team within either the CAMHS or Adult Ward.
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.
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.
About us
Introduction to Riverdale Grange Specialist Eating
Disorders Hospital
Our
Vision
To
provide a caring, supportive and inclusive environment where excellence is
expected and delivered.
Our
Mission
To
always look forward, and use our expertise and skills to equip our patients to
achieve their best outcomes.
Our
Values
Kindness shown
to all
Integrity in all we do
Nurturing environment
for patients and their families/carers
Dedicated to
providing the best care for our patients
Riverdale
Grange is committed to the development and well-being of its staff team and so
offers many benefits.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Policies & Procedures
- Understand and adhere to the hospital policies, procedures and ensure that others also adhere to these.
- Take personal responsibility for maintaining up to date knowledge and adhering to all hospital policies and procedures.
- Works within the hospitals Equality and Diversity framework.
- Ensure that patient, and visitors understand the hospital policies and procedures as it affects them.
Health and Safety
- Ensure the maintenance of a safe and secure treatment environment which is therapeutic.
- Contribute to the General Workplace Risk Assessment process and adhere to risk management plans.
- Work within Health and Safety legislation, hospital policies and procedures.
General Duties
The post holders adherence to the job description and specific role objectives will be reviewed as a matter of routine within supervision and appraisal. This allows for appropriate stretch and support for each individual working within a generic job description and meets individual needs creating opportunities for growth
The post holder may be asked to undertake duties not explicitly stated within this job description. This will only ever ask of the post holder that which is within their capabilities, kill and knowledge
Additional Duties
As required by the hospital team in line with the post holders skills and knowledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Policies & Procedures
- Understand and adhere to the hospital policies, procedures and ensure that others also adhere to these.
- Take personal responsibility for maintaining up to date knowledge and adhering to all hospital policies and procedures.
- Works within the hospitals Equality and Diversity framework.
- Ensure that patient, and visitors understand the hospital policies and procedures as it affects them.
Health and Safety
- Ensure the maintenance of a safe and secure treatment environment which is therapeutic.
- Contribute to the General Workplace Risk Assessment process and adhere to risk management plans.
- Work within Health and Safety legislation, hospital policies and procedures.
General Duties
The post holders adherence to the job description and specific role objectives will be reviewed as a matter of routine within supervision and appraisal. This allows for appropriate stretch and support for each individual working within a generic job description and meets individual needs creating opportunities for growth
The post holder may be asked to undertake duties not explicitly stated within this job description. This will only ever ask of the post holder that which is within their capabilities, kill and knowledge
Additional Duties
As required by the hospital team in line with the post holders skills and knowledge.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered.
- No ongoing issues with Fitness to Practice.
- Professionally Qualified as a Mental Health Nurse.
Desirable
- Prior experience with Eating Disorders.
- Prior Experience in a Mental Health Unit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered.
- No ongoing issues with Fitness to Practice.
- Professionally Qualified as a Mental Health Nurse.
Desirable
- Prior experience with Eating Disorders.
- Prior Experience in a Mental Health Unit.
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).
