Main area: Older Adults Assessment Ward Grade Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift pattern)
Job ref: 364-A-8635
Site: Landermere Centre
Town: Clacton
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 Per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 31/01/2025 23:59
About Us
EPUT provides community health, mental health and learning disability services to support more than 3.2 million people living across Bedfordshire, Essex and Suffolk. We are among the largest employers in the East of England region, with more than 10,000 staff working across more than 200 sites. We run the COVID-19 vaccination programme across mid and south Essex and Suffolk and north east Essex. EPUT was formed on 1 April 2017 following the merger of North Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (NEP) and South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT). Our Vision and Values
Our Vision:
“To be the leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health and community care.” Our Purpose:
“We care for people every day. What we do together, matters.” Our Values: We Care We Empower Our Strategic Objectives: We will deliver safe, high quality integrated care services. We will enable each other to be the best that we can. We will work together with our partners to make our services better. We will help our communities to thrive. Job Overview
Previous applicants need not apply. Are you a registered Mental Health Nurse looking for a change? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you. Would you like to work in a caring, friendly environment and make a difference to people’s lives? If successful, you will be involved with a wide multi-disciplinary team caring for older adult inpatients. It is essential that you are interested in and excited about the opportunity to work with older people – training will be provided. You will care for your patients holistically, involving carers and relatives and work alongside medical and therapies staff. You will be able to adapt quickly to changing situations and provide high quality care to your patients. We are keen to have staff working for us who are passionate about older patient care and who are keen to be actively involved in service development. Main Duties of the Job
Responsible for the assessment, implementation, and evaluation of care plans for individual service users on an Older Adult Inpatient Ward. Work as a key worker for individual patient needs. Assist the team in setting and maintaining high standards of care and evaluating quality outcomes. Participate in a range of assessments provided during a 24-hour period. Maintain good standards of communication, both oral and written, in accordance with NMC guidelines. Report to the nurse in charge (or nominated deputy) any circumstances that may affect the delivery of care and/or efficient running of the ward. Work with all staff to adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures. Working for Our Organisation
EPUT is looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn, and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including: Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment. Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Assist the ward in the day-to-day operation of the clinical area and the development of the team. Ensure that the environment is clean, pleasant, and comfortable and suitable for its use at all times, taking action as appropriate to ensure high standards are maintained. Contribute to the development of the service. Work collaboratively as a Key Worker within the multidisciplinary team, acting as a role model for good practice. Ensure that service user centred care plans are developed, implemented, evaluated, and recorded. Ensure effective communication with service users, relatives, visitors, and staff. Implement and ensure effective use of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act where necessary. Ensure safe standards apply to the administration of medication. Be an effective role model to all staff within the working environment. Attend mandatory courses. Participate in Clinical supervision. Support colleagues in interventions relating to the management of violence and aggression. Maintain effective relationships with service users and members of the Trust. Person Specification
Qualifications
RMN Qualified Band 5 Evidence of continued professional development. Experience
Demonstrate an understanding of patient and carers involvement in planning and delivery of services. Development skills and relevant qualification. Please note:
Staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment. Important Professional References Make sure that as a part of your application you have professional references covering your last three year employment history. The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Come and work at EPUT and make a difference in people’s lives.
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EPUT provides community health, mental health and learning disability services to support more than 3.2 million people living across Bedfordshire, Essex and Suffolk. We are among the largest employers in the East of England region, with more than 10,000 staff working across more than 200 sites. We run the COVID-19 vaccination programme across mid and south Essex and Suffolk and north east Essex. EPUT was formed on 1 April 2017 following the merger of North Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (NEP) and South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT). Our Vision and Values
Our Vision:
“To be the leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health and community care.” Our Purpose:
“We care for people every day. What we do together, matters.” Our Values: We Care We Empower Our Strategic Objectives: We will deliver safe, high quality integrated care services. We will enable each other to be the best that we can. We will work together with our partners to make our services better. We will help our communities to thrive. Job Overview
Previous applicants need not apply. Are you a registered Mental Health Nurse looking for a change? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you. Would you like to work in a caring, friendly environment and make a difference to people’s lives? If successful, you will be involved with a wide multi-disciplinary team caring for older adult inpatients. It is essential that you are interested in and excited about the opportunity to work with older people – training will be provided. You will care for your patients holistically, involving carers and relatives and work alongside medical and therapies staff. You will be able to adapt quickly to changing situations and provide high quality care to your patients. We are keen to have staff working for us who are passionate about older patient care and who are keen to be actively involved in service development. Main Duties of the Job
Responsible for the assessment, implementation, and evaluation of care plans for individual service users on an Older Adult Inpatient Ward. Work as a key worker for individual patient needs. Assist the team in setting and maintaining high standards of care and evaluating quality outcomes. Participate in a range of assessments provided during a 24-hour period. Maintain good standards of communication, both oral and written, in accordance with NMC guidelines. Report to the nurse in charge (or nominated deputy) any circumstances that may affect the delivery of care and/or efficient running of the ward. Work with all staff to adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures. Working for Our Organisation
EPUT is looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn, and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including: Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment. Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Assist the ward in the day-to-day operation of the clinical area and the development of the team. Ensure that the environment is clean, pleasant, and comfortable and suitable for its use at all times, taking action as appropriate to ensure high standards are maintained. Contribute to the development of the service. Work collaboratively as a Key Worker within the multidisciplinary team, acting as a role model for good practice. Ensure that service user centred care plans are developed, implemented, evaluated, and recorded. Ensure effective communication with service users, relatives, visitors, and staff. Implement and ensure effective use of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act where necessary. Ensure safe standards apply to the administration of medication. Be an effective role model to all staff within the working environment. Attend mandatory courses. Participate in Clinical supervision. Support colleagues in interventions relating to the management of violence and aggression. Maintain effective relationships with service users and members of the Trust. Person Specification
Qualifications
RMN Qualified Band 5 Evidence of continued professional development. Experience
Demonstrate an understanding of patient and carers involvement in planning and delivery of services. Development skills and relevant qualification. Please note:
Staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment. Important Professional References Make sure that as a part of your application you have professional references covering your last three year employment history. The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Come and work at EPUT and make a difference in people’s lives.
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