Client:
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Location:
Clacton-on-Sea, United Kingdom Job Category:
Other EU work permit required:
Yes Job Reference:
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6 Posted:
23.01.2025 Expiry Date:
09.03.2025 Job Description:
Job summary 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 at 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. About us EPUT are 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. Job 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, suitable for its use at all times, taking action as appropriate to ensure high standards are maintained, adhering to Infection Control and PEAT requirements. 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; this includes liaising with associated professionals and other agencies, and offering support and guidance to the clinical team as necessary. Ensure that service user-centred care plans are developed, implemented, evaluated, and recorded. Ensure effective communication with service users, relatives, visitors, and staff, including the management of clinical risk. 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 and participate in clinical supervision. Support colleagues in interventions relating to the management of violence and aggression. Ensure staff are aware of Trust Fire Procedure. Ability to work flexibly over a 24-hour period in order to meet the operational requirements of the unit. Undertake any additional duties deemed appropriate to grade. Maintain effective relationships with service users, their relatives, friends, and other carers. Maintain effective relationships with members of the Trust and other statutory and voluntary organisations. Person Specification
Qualifications Essential:
RMN Qualified Band 5 Desirable:
Evidence of continued professional development. Experience Essential:
Demonstrate an understanding of patient and carers involvement in planning and delivery of services. Desirable:
Development skills and relevant qualifications.
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