Oak ward are looking for an enthusiastic Mental Health Nurse to join their team.
This post is only open to those candidates who already have their NMC registration in place and have successfully completed the preceptorship programme. Please note: Newly qualified applicants or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process.
We are passionate about teamwork and in creating a great place to work.
This role includes: Improving the lives of those with mental ill health by minimising the impact of their condition through delivery of excellent services to promote recovery. Being compassionate in meeting the needs of patients. Being professionally accountable and responsible for patient care, undertaking a range of clinical/therapeutic interventions. Acting as named nurse to patients. Facilitating the development of others within the team and supporting student nurses. Being responsible for the day-to-day running of the ward. Promoting at all times a positive image of mental health services for other people and the wider Trust.
Main duties of the job
Oak ward is an acute assessment ward for people aged 65 years and older who are experiencing functional mental illness, many of whom are supported home on their discharge from the ward.
Main duties include:
Maintaining patients' dignity, privacy, and safety at all times. Assessing risk. Adhering to the Mental Capacity and Mental Health Acts. Recognising potential signs of harm and ensuring patients are safeguarded. Maintaining high professional standards. Delivering and planning evidence-based care in collaboration with the patient, families, and wider MDT. Assessing patient needs and delivering appropriate and timely interventions. Safe administration and storage of medicines.
The MDT team consists of medical staff, psychology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language services, dietetics, and physical health care. Due to this, we are able to offer a comprehensive assessment of each patient and their individual needs.
Daily MDT report outs and discussions aid the holistic approach to our care on Roseberry and contribute to the effective treatment and management of each patient while considering discharge planning throughout their in-patient journey.
About us
Working for TEWV NHS Trust, you can expect fantastic training and development opportunities with the strong links we have developed at our local universities. Post-grad qualifications can be supported throughout your career pathway in mental health practice, as well as clinical skills or leadership and management skills that can lead onto more senior roles within the organisation, helping you to identify and build upon a career pathway. Future planning is supported by the Trust's Talent Management and Workforce Development Team, so we can continue to build upon our commitment to being well-led and delivering excellent care to our communities in either leadership and management or clinical practice modules. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Additional contact details: Violet Denham-Ferguson - Clinical Lead violet.ferguson@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD. To be recognised as a practice assessor/mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale. Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period). Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
Experience
Essential
Working with people with mental ill health/learning disabilities. Working in a person-centred therapeutic organisation. Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers. Working in a multi-disciplinary team. Working in partnership with other agencies.
Knowledge
Essential
Evidence-based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field. Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act). Understanding of safeguarding and its application in practice. Clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice. Clinical governance and its application in practice.
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Park Hospital Edward Pease Way Darlington DL22TS
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
346-DDM-001-25 #J-18808-Ljbffr
This post is only open to those candidates who already have their NMC registration in place and have successfully completed the preceptorship programme. Please note: Newly qualified applicants or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process.
We are passionate about teamwork and in creating a great place to work.
This role includes: Improving the lives of those with mental ill health by minimising the impact of their condition through delivery of excellent services to promote recovery. Being compassionate in meeting the needs of patients. Being professionally accountable and responsible for patient care, undertaking a range of clinical/therapeutic interventions. Acting as named nurse to patients. Facilitating the development of others within the team and supporting student nurses. Being responsible for the day-to-day running of the ward. Promoting at all times a positive image of mental health services for other people and the wider Trust.
Main duties of the job
Oak ward is an acute assessment ward for people aged 65 years and older who are experiencing functional mental illness, many of whom are supported home on their discharge from the ward.
Main duties include:
Maintaining patients' dignity, privacy, and safety at all times. Assessing risk. Adhering to the Mental Capacity and Mental Health Acts. Recognising potential signs of harm and ensuring patients are safeguarded. Maintaining high professional standards. Delivering and planning evidence-based care in collaboration with the patient, families, and wider MDT. Assessing patient needs and delivering appropriate and timely interventions. Safe administration and storage of medicines.
The MDT team consists of medical staff, psychology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language services, dietetics, and physical health care. Due to this, we are able to offer a comprehensive assessment of each patient and their individual needs.
Daily MDT report outs and discussions aid the holistic approach to our care on Roseberry and contribute to the effective treatment and management of each patient while considering discharge planning throughout their in-patient journey.
About us
Working for TEWV NHS Trust, you can expect fantastic training and development opportunities with the strong links we have developed at our local universities. Post-grad qualifications can be supported throughout your career pathway in mental health practice, as well as clinical skills or leadership and management skills that can lead onto more senior roles within the organisation, helping you to identify and build upon a career pathway. Future planning is supported by the Trust's Talent Management and Workforce Development Team, so we can continue to build upon our commitment to being well-led and delivering excellent care to our communities in either leadership and management or clinical practice modules. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Additional contact details: Violet Denham-Ferguson - Clinical Lead violet.ferguson@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD. To be recognised as a practice assessor/mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale. Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period). Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
Experience
Essential
Working with people with mental ill health/learning disabilities. Working in a person-centred therapeutic organisation. Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers. Working in a multi-disciplinary team. Working in partnership with other agencies.
Knowledge
Essential
Evidence-based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field. Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act). Understanding of safeguarding and its application in practice. Clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice. Clinical governance and its application in practice.
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Park Hospital Edward Pease Way Darlington DL22TS
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
346-DDM-001-25 #J-18808-Ljbffr
