Band 5 Staff Nurse - Beechlydene Ward, Fountain Way
Beechlydene Ward are looking for like-minded enthusiastic and dedicated Registered Mental Health Nurses who share our visions and values. Beechlydene is a 21 bedded ward, split into single sex wings, this is an excellent opportunity to work within a service users with a range of mental health needs in crisis. Working alongside a supportive and cohesive team, you will have excellent communication skills, be able to demonstrate shift coordination and show competent nursing abilities within the clinical area to both the registered and unregistered staff. You will be able to demonstrate effectiveness in ensuring continuity of care and implementation of trust policies. Developmental support will be provided through the supervision structure and ward manager. There is prospect for providing access to training, which focuses on clinical, management and leadership skills. This is in addition to receiving a comprehensive induction package on commencing employment on the ward. You will receive annual appraisals specifically looking at your development and career progression within the Trust. We also offer an excellent preceptorship programme to all our newly qualified nurses. Main duties of the job
Undertaking a comprehensive, person-centred, nursing assessment and prepare care plans in consultation with the service users to provide the best nursing care. Evaluation of effectiveness of care provided in partnership with users. To complete risk assessments. Ability to implement research-based practice. To maintain and develop professional knowledge, skills and expertise. Ensure that service provision is both safe and therapeutic within span of knowledge. Effective time management. Participate in education and training opportunities. The upkeep of patient records in accordance with relevant NMC Guidelines and Trust Policy. Maintain safety of clients and staff within the Unit and ensure legal obligations are fulfilled. Take part in a rolling programme of audit. About us
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust): a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset. Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care. At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger. Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice Management:
To carry out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided. Teaching, Education & Health Promotion:
To use own skills, knowledge and resources to provide mentoring opportunities for staff within designated areas and promote positive attitudes towards mental health. Continuing Professional Development:
To maintain and develop professional knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure that practice reflects best practice, remains evidence based, is current and responsive to meet changing patient and NHS service needs. Finance and Workforce:
To make best use of available workforce resources based on agreed staffing models ensuring provision of best care possible. Record Keeping and Administration:
To maintain standards of record keeping and associated administration in accordance with AWP Trust Policy and local joint arrangements and professional guidelines. Evidence-Based Nursing, Practice Development & Clinical Audit:
To contribute to practice development activity and evidence-based mental health nursing. Person Specification
Qualifications
NMC pin or about to receive NMC pin Experience
Practical experience of providing high quality care and exceeding expectations Skills
Able to communicate effectively and efficiently with other members of the team Able to develop an excellent therapeutic relationship; function as named nurse undertaking all aspects of the nursing process in order to provide best possible patient care 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.
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Beechlydene Ward are looking for like-minded enthusiastic and dedicated Registered Mental Health Nurses who share our visions and values. Beechlydene is a 21 bedded ward, split into single sex wings, this is an excellent opportunity to work within a service users with a range of mental health needs in crisis. Working alongside a supportive and cohesive team, you will have excellent communication skills, be able to demonstrate shift coordination and show competent nursing abilities within the clinical area to both the registered and unregistered staff. You will be able to demonstrate effectiveness in ensuring continuity of care and implementation of trust policies. Developmental support will be provided through the supervision structure and ward manager. There is prospect for providing access to training, which focuses on clinical, management and leadership skills. This is in addition to receiving a comprehensive induction package on commencing employment on the ward. You will receive annual appraisals specifically looking at your development and career progression within the Trust. We also offer an excellent preceptorship programme to all our newly qualified nurses. Main duties of the job
Undertaking a comprehensive, person-centred, nursing assessment and prepare care plans in consultation with the service users to provide the best nursing care. Evaluation of effectiveness of care provided in partnership with users. To complete risk assessments. Ability to implement research-based practice. To maintain and develop professional knowledge, skills and expertise. Ensure that service provision is both safe and therapeutic within span of knowledge. Effective time management. Participate in education and training opportunities. The upkeep of patient records in accordance with relevant NMC Guidelines and Trust Policy. Maintain safety of clients and staff within the Unit and ensure legal obligations are fulfilled. Take part in a rolling programme of audit. About us
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust): a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset. Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care. At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger. Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice Management:
To carry out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided. Teaching, Education & Health Promotion:
To use own skills, knowledge and resources to provide mentoring opportunities for staff within designated areas and promote positive attitudes towards mental health. Continuing Professional Development:
To maintain and develop professional knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure that practice reflects best practice, remains evidence based, is current and responsive to meet changing patient and NHS service needs. Finance and Workforce:
To make best use of available workforce resources based on agreed staffing models ensuring provision of best care possible. Record Keeping and Administration:
To maintain standards of record keeping and associated administration in accordance with AWP Trust Policy and local joint arrangements and professional guidelines. Evidence-Based Nursing, Practice Development & Clinical Audit:
To contribute to practice development activity and evidence-based mental health nursing. Person Specification
Qualifications
NMC pin or about to receive NMC pin Experience
Practical experience of providing high quality care and exceeding expectations Skills
Able to communicate effectively and efficiently with other members of the team Able to develop an excellent therapeutic relationship; function as named nurse undertaking all aspects of the nursing process in order to provide best possible patient care 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.
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