Registered Nurse – Older Adult Inpatient Services

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Full time
Registered Nurse - Older Adult Inpatient Services

Band 5

Main area: Older Adult Inpatient Services Grade: Band 5 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Full shift working pattern including weekends and unsocial hours) Job ref: 364-A-8617 Site: Thurrock Community Hospital Town: Grays Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing: 27/01/2025 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. Job overview

We have exciting opportunities for a Registered Nurse RMN to be part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team working at our older adult inpatient ward based at Thurrock Community Hospital. Gloucester Ward inpatient facility provides care to older people, over the age of 65, suffering from mental health problems where admission to hospital is the only safe option. Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the development, implementation, evaluation, and holistic assessment of patients with complex mental health nursing care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of inpatient treatment plans. The post holder will have completed preceptorship or will be required to complete their preceptorship and will work under the overall supervision of a Band 7 or 6 Supervisor. However, the post holder will regularly be required to work without direct supervision and will be designated to take charge of the unit in the absence of senior staff. Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Completion of preceptorship Evidence of personal and professional development in contemporary mental health Knowledge

A sound knowledge of Mental Health Act Sound Risk Assessment skills Produce Personalised Care Plans in line with the Assessment and Risk Assessment. Good Physical Health knowledge and how it impacts on mental health Skills/Experience

Good oral communication skills based on fluency in the English language Competent in leading a shift prioritising, assessing, and managing risk Good understanding of Medication Management and the importance of accurate recording. Please note:

staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment. Should it come to light that a post being advertised by the Trust is considered ‘suitable alternative employment’ to an individual who is at risk, the recruiting manager will be advised and the post will be withdrawn from NHS Jobs. The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. The Trust makes every attempt to contact all applicants and we strongly advise that you check the email account which is registered with NHS Jobs regularly. We would advise however due to the high number of applications we receive that if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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