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Job overview
We are looking for a dedicated and empathetic experienced Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our female acute inpatient unit, Becklin Ward 1. In this role, you will provide comprehensive care to women experiencing acute mental health issues. Your responsibilities will include administering medications, developing individualized care plans, and working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic patient care. Strong communication skills, a compassionate approach, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes are essential. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our service users. Part time hours will be considered. Main duties of the job
Working as part of a multi-skilled, experienced, motivated and creative service, you will be responsible for contributing to the efficient day to day delivery of effective clinical care and risk management of the women within the ward. You will have great interpersonal skills and be able to establish a professional working relationship with service users, carers and families. You will be cool in a crisis; it's a busy clinical area and we manage lots of risk-taking behaviour including deliberate self-harm and management of violence and aggression. It is a demanding yet rewarding role. As a Mental Health Staff Nurse on our female acute inpatient unit, you will: Provide direct patient care, including administering medications and monitoring patient progress. Develop and implement individualised care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Offer emotional support and therapeutic interventions to patients experiencing acute mental health crises. Maintain accurate patient records. Participate in team meetings and contribute to the continuous improvement of care practices. Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions and treatment options. Ensure a safe and supportive environment for all patients. This role requires strong clinical skills, empathy, and a commitment to patient-centred care. Working for our organisation
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development. There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers. We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Becklin is made up of 4 acute wards (2 male and 2 female), along with a Crisis Assessment Unit. Becklin ward 1 is a 22 bed female acute inpatient ward, part of the Women’s service along with Ward 5. As a Mental Health Staff Nurse on our female acute inpatient unit, your main duties and responsibilities will include: Patient Care: Provide high-quality, compassionate care to female patients experiencing acute mental health crises. Administer medications, monitor patient progress, and respond to any changes in their condition. Care Planning: Develop, implement, and regularly review individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, their families, and the multidisciplinary team. Therapeutic Interventions: Deliver therapeutic interventions, including one-on-one support and group therapy sessions, to help patients manage their mental health conditions. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring all documentation meets legal and regulatory standards. Team Collaboration: Work closely with doctors, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to provide holistic care. Participate in team meetings and case conferences. Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies. Safety and Compliance: Ensure a safe environment for patients and staff by adhering to all health and safety regulations and protocols. Professional Development: Engage in continuous professional development to stay current with best practices in mental health nursing. This role requires strong clinical skills, empathy, excellent communication, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes. Person specification
Qualifications
Must hold NMC PIN Experience
Must have completed their preceptorship or have at least 1 years experience Applications are welcomed from candidates who wish to apply for a position based on a smarter (Hybrid) or flexible working arrangement – please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries regarding this in terms of your initial application. Where candidates are successful at interview, flexible working arrangement requests will be taken into consideration and may be accommodated where the needs of the service allow. Please note that from 1st July 2018, all new employees are required to subscribe to the DBS Update Service, DBS checks for volunteers remain free of charge. Patient Safety is a priority at LYPFT with a focus on system-based improvement and creating opportunities for learning. We will ensure compassionate engagement with all those involved in an incident and all incidents are met with a proportionate response. LYPFT is committed to upholding its’ statutory responsibilities in relation to safeguarding adults and children. Please refer to job description for further information. LYPFT is a member of the Disability Confident scheme and is committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As part of the Trust's commitment to its Gold Standard Armed Forces Covenant status, members of the Armed Forces Community are entitled to a guaranteed interview subject to meeting the role criteria. Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if enough applications are received. It is in the candidate’s best interest to apply as soon as possible.
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We are looking for a dedicated and empathetic experienced Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our female acute inpatient unit, Becklin Ward 1. In this role, you will provide comprehensive care to women experiencing acute mental health issues. Your responsibilities will include administering medications, developing individualized care plans, and working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic patient care. Strong communication skills, a compassionate approach, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes are essential. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our service users. Part time hours will be considered. Main duties of the job
Working as part of a multi-skilled, experienced, motivated and creative service, you will be responsible for contributing to the efficient day to day delivery of effective clinical care and risk management of the women within the ward. You will have great interpersonal skills and be able to establish a professional working relationship with service users, carers and families. You will be cool in a crisis; it's a busy clinical area and we manage lots of risk-taking behaviour including deliberate self-harm and management of violence and aggression. It is a demanding yet rewarding role. As a Mental Health Staff Nurse on our female acute inpatient unit, you will: Provide direct patient care, including administering medications and monitoring patient progress. Develop and implement individualised care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Offer emotional support and therapeutic interventions to patients experiencing acute mental health crises. Maintain accurate patient records. Participate in team meetings and contribute to the continuous improvement of care practices. Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions and treatment options. Ensure a safe and supportive environment for all patients. This role requires strong clinical skills, empathy, and a commitment to patient-centred care. Working for our organisation
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development. There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers. We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Becklin is made up of 4 acute wards (2 male and 2 female), along with a Crisis Assessment Unit. Becklin ward 1 is a 22 bed female acute inpatient ward, part of the Women’s service along with Ward 5. As a Mental Health Staff Nurse on our female acute inpatient unit, your main duties and responsibilities will include: Patient Care: Provide high-quality, compassionate care to female patients experiencing acute mental health crises. Administer medications, monitor patient progress, and respond to any changes in their condition. Care Planning: Develop, implement, and regularly review individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, their families, and the multidisciplinary team. Therapeutic Interventions: Deliver therapeutic interventions, including one-on-one support and group therapy sessions, to help patients manage their mental health conditions. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring all documentation meets legal and regulatory standards. Team Collaboration: Work closely with doctors, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to provide holistic care. Participate in team meetings and case conferences. Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies. Safety and Compliance: Ensure a safe environment for patients and staff by adhering to all health and safety regulations and protocols. Professional Development: Engage in continuous professional development to stay current with best practices in mental health nursing. This role requires strong clinical skills, empathy, excellent communication, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes. Person specification
Qualifications
Must hold NMC PIN Experience
Must have completed their preceptorship or have at least 1 years experience Applications are welcomed from candidates who wish to apply for a position based on a smarter (Hybrid) or flexible working arrangement – please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries regarding this in terms of your initial application. Where candidates are successful at interview, flexible working arrangement requests will be taken into consideration and may be accommodated where the needs of the service allow. Please note that from 1st July 2018, all new employees are required to subscribe to the DBS Update Service, DBS checks for volunteers remain free of charge. Patient Safety is a priority at LYPFT with a focus on system-based improvement and creating opportunities for learning. We will ensure compassionate engagement with all those involved in an incident and all incidents are met with a proportionate response. LYPFT is committed to upholding its’ statutory responsibilities in relation to safeguarding adults and children. Please refer to job description for further information. LYPFT is a member of the Disability Confident scheme and is committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As part of the Trust's commitment to its Gold Standard Armed Forces Covenant status, members of the Armed Forces Community are entitled to a guaranteed interview subject to meeting the role criteria. Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if enough applications are received. It is in the candidate’s best interest to apply as soon as possible.
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