Staff Nurse – Basildon Mental Health Unit

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Full time
Location: Basildon
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Job offered by: NHS
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Staff Nurse - Basildon Mental Health Unit

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for Band 5 Nurses to join us across the site. We have vacancies within our Basildon Mental Health Unit site including our male acute inpatient ward, Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit and our Assessment Unit. The team consists of consultant psychiatrists, nurses, occupational/art/music therapists, physiotherapists, and health care workers who work collaboratively with the Community team. Main Duties of the Job

Patients receive individualised care and treatment based on the Care Programme Approach (CPA) which highlights crisis management and a place of safety, specialised risk assessments and risk management, intensive assessment, treatment and therapy, stabilisation of acute symptoms, and relapse prevention. The service offers: Assistance to acquire and enhance coping skills that promote and enable self-help and the self-management of mental health problems and difficulties Collaborative, structured approach towards assisting people to achieve their own recovery Diverse range of care interventions Individualised planning of treatment and care Specialist mental health and risk assessment Staff in these wards work closely with the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Teams (CRHT) and the Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT). About Us

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. Job Responsibilities

To be successful, you should have experience of working within a care setting and have a good understanding of social care or a willingness to learn the process while working under the direction of senior staff. We are looking for people who can bring commitment, reliability, enthusiasm, and determination to take forward our service in new and innovative ways. In return, we offer training and development of staff, support through regular Supervision and Appraisal, assisting you in setting realistic objectives. If successful, you will be involved with a wide multi-disciplinary team caring for adults. It is essential that you are interested in and excited at the opportunity to work with adult people, but training will be provided. You will care for your patients holistically and work in a multi-disciplinary setting. You will be able to adapt quickly to changing situations and provide high-quality care to your patients. Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Registration Mental Health Nurse RMN Part 3 Meet the requirements for revalidation as set out by the NMC Good standard of written and spoken English Knowledge

Knowledge and understanding of health legislation, principles of CPA and Care Management, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act 1983, and safeguarding, the NHS Constitution, and risk assessment/management Understanding of and the ability to conduct assessments and review of care in line with the requirements of the mental health care clusters The ability to devise comprehensive care plans that incorporate effective, individualised, and evidence-based therapy interventions Skills/Experience

Literate in IT/Computer Skills Able to formally supervise junior colleagues 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. Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

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