Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Oak ward is looking for an enthusiastic Mental Health Nurse to join their team. This post is only open to 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 creating a great place to work. Role Responsibilities
Improving the lives of those with mental ill health by minimizing the impact of their condition through delivery of excellent services to promote recovery. Compassionately meeting the needs of patients. 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. Responsible for the day-to-day running of the ward. Promoting a positive image of mental health services for others 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. Maintaining patients' dignity, privacy, and safety at all times while assessing risk. Adhering to mental capacity and mental health legislation. Recognizing potential signs of harm and ensuring patients are safeguarded. Maintaining high professional standards. Delivering and planning evidence-based care in collaboration with patients, families, and the 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, enabling 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 inpatient journey. About Us
Working for TEWV NHS Trust, you can expect fantastic training & 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 & management skills, leading to more senior roles within the organization. Future planning is supported by the Trust's Talent Management and Workforce Development Team, reinforcing our commitment to being well-led and delivering excellent care to our communities. Person Specification
Qualifications
Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council (RNMH or RNLD). Recognized practice assessor/mentor or working towards in an agreed timescale. Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6-month probationary period). Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. Experience
Working with people with mental ill health/learning disabilities. Working in a person-centered therapeutic organization. Collaborating with service users and their families/carers. Working in a multi-disciplinary team. Partnering with other agencies. Knowledge
Evidence-based knowledge of best practices 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. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, necessitating 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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Oak ward is looking for an enthusiastic Mental Health Nurse to join their team. This post is only open to 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 creating a great place to work. Role Responsibilities
Improving the lives of those with mental ill health by minimizing the impact of their condition through delivery of excellent services to promote recovery. Compassionately meeting the needs of patients. 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. Responsible for the day-to-day running of the ward. Promoting a positive image of mental health services for others 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. Maintaining patients' dignity, privacy, and safety at all times while assessing risk. Adhering to mental capacity and mental health legislation. Recognizing potential signs of harm and ensuring patients are safeguarded. Maintaining high professional standards. Delivering and planning evidence-based care in collaboration with patients, families, and the 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, enabling 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 inpatient journey. About Us
Working for TEWV NHS Trust, you can expect fantastic training & 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 & management skills, leading to more senior roles within the organization. Future planning is supported by the Trust's Talent Management and Workforce Development Team, reinforcing our commitment to being well-led and delivering excellent care to our communities. Person Specification
Qualifications
Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council (RNMH or RNLD). Recognized practice assessor/mentor or working towards in an agreed timescale. Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6-month probationary period). Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. Experience
Working with people with mental ill health/learning disabilities. Working in a person-centered therapeutic organization. Collaborating with service users and their families/carers. Working in a multi-disciplinary team. Partnering with other agencies. Knowledge
Evidence-based knowledge of best practices 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. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, necessitating 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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