Staff Nurse - RMN/RNLD - Adult Mental Health
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Are you motivated, enthusiastic and want to make a real difference?
We provide a specialist inpatient service for adults with mental health needs across 3 inpatient wards at the Elgar unit.
We are looking for dynamic, flexible, passionate NMC registered mental health nurses & learning disability nurses to join our teams on our 2 acute wards & psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU). This post is suitable for both newly qualified & experienced RMNs & RNLDs looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced inpatient ward.
We can offer from 23 up to 37.5 hours a week. Our working patterns are 2-4 fully rotational long days/nights (07:00-19:30/19:00-07:30) across a four-week period including weekends and bank holidays.
A fully supportive preceptorship programme is provided for newly qualified applicants as well as a welcoming induction, and future career development opportunities.
We offer flexible and family-friendly working.
All staff, whatever their role, level or responsibility will be encouraged and supported to do their job well.
Making Every Day Better for patients, staff, service users and carers is the responsibility of all of us and we want to embed a culture within the organisation that encourages and supports the drive to improve what we do.
Main duties of the job
The ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels
An enthusiastic, motivated and innovative thinker to become part of the inpatient team
The ability to work autonomously managing your own named patients, developing a plan of care.
The ability to problem solve, delegate, lead, co-ordinate and manage time effectively
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills along with a flexible and responsive approach
Close working with all members of the Multi-disciplinary Team
Assessment and Management of risk
Liaising with other services such as neighbouring wards, community mental health team, home treatment team, inpatient pathway team, social care, Mental Health Liaison Team and the Acute Trust
Effective assessment and care planning
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.
Job responsibilities Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.
Demonstrate a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the nurse/Allied Health Professional (AHP) in charge and in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies. The post holder will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.
It is expected that registered nurses will be able to carry out all of the core competencies outlined in the job description but their duties and competencies will vary according to speciality agreed extended competencies. Similar or related duties may be undertaken in support of the environment, which are not listed.
Administer medication in a safe and timely manner as prescribed, in accordance with Trust policies and training.
Measure, monitor and record observations as required e.g. TPR and BP, Oxygen saturation, peak flow, ECG, urine tests, blood glucose monitoring, fluid intake and output NEWS.
Ensure that each patient in their care receives an individual nursing assessment and is the subject of a regularly updated care plan which, wherever practicable, is formulated in conjunction with the patient.
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
Ability to challenge poor behaviour
A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
Ability to praise and be supportive to others
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
Sound clinical skills
Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care
Good interpersonal skills
Able to work as an effective team member
Able to supervise and teach junior staff
Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
Able to manage difficult situations
Uses own initiative and is able to take decisions
Able to maintain clear and legible documentation
Qualifications
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.
Attended control and restraint course within the last 12 months
CPR course
Teaching and assessing qualification
Experience
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 people's equality, diversity and rights
Ensuring actions contribute to quality
Knowledge
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 individual's responsibility towards health and safety
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.
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata for part time
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We provide a specialist inpatient service for adults with mental health needs across 3 inpatient wards at the Elgar unit.
We are looking for dynamic, flexible, passionate NMC registered mental health nurses & learning disability nurses to join our teams on our 2 acute wards & psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU). This post is suitable for both newly qualified & experienced RMNs & RNLDs looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced inpatient ward.
We can offer from 23 up to 37.5 hours a week. Our working patterns are 2-4 fully rotational long days/nights (07:00-19:30/19:00-07:30) across a four-week period including weekends and bank holidays.
A fully supportive preceptorship programme is provided for newly qualified applicants as well as a welcoming induction, and future career development opportunities.
We offer flexible and family-friendly working.
All staff, whatever their role, level or responsibility will be encouraged and supported to do their job well.
Making Every Day Better for patients, staff, service users and carers is the responsibility of all of us and we want to embed a culture within the organisation that encourages and supports the drive to improve what we do.
Main duties of the job
The ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels
An enthusiastic, motivated and innovative thinker to become part of the inpatient team
The ability to work autonomously managing your own named patients, developing a plan of care.
The ability to problem solve, delegate, lead, co-ordinate and manage time effectively
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills along with a flexible and responsive approach
Close working with all members of the Multi-disciplinary Team
Assessment and Management of risk
Liaising with other services such as neighbouring wards, community mental health team, home treatment team, inpatient pathway team, social care, Mental Health Liaison Team and the Acute Trust
Effective assessment and care planning
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.
Job responsibilities Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.
Demonstrate a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the nurse/Allied Health Professional (AHP) in charge and in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies. The post holder will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.
It is expected that registered nurses will be able to carry out all of the core competencies outlined in the job description but their duties and competencies will vary according to speciality agreed extended competencies. Similar or related duties may be undertaken in support of the environment, which are not listed.
Administer medication in a safe and timely manner as prescribed, in accordance with Trust policies and training.
Measure, monitor and record observations as required e.g. TPR and BP, Oxygen saturation, peak flow, ECG, urine tests, blood glucose monitoring, fluid intake and output NEWS.
Ensure that each patient in their care receives an individual nursing assessment and is the subject of a regularly updated care plan which, wherever practicable, is formulated in conjunction with the patient.
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
Ability to challenge poor behaviour
A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
Ability to praise and be supportive to others
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
Sound clinical skills
Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care
Good interpersonal skills
Able to work as an effective team member
Able to supervise and teach junior staff
Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
Able to manage difficult situations
Uses own initiative and is able to take decisions
Able to maintain clear and legible documentation
Qualifications
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.
Attended control and restraint course within the last 12 months
CPR course
Teaching and assessing qualification
Experience
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 people's equality, diversity and rights
Ensuring actions contribute to quality
Knowledge
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 individual's responsibility towards health and safety
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.
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata for part time
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