Cotehele is a Functional Mental Health Unit for predominantly over 65s, located in a purpose-built 10-bedded Unit at the Glenbourne Unit, Derriford. Cotehele, a mixed ward was specifically designed with separate male and female corridors and individual en-suite rooms. A knowledge of physical and mental health challenges is required for the role. We are working with the Home Treatment Team to help prevent admissions and to support leave and facilitate a more streamlined discharge. If you would like to be considered as part of the team at this exciting time, then this job might well be for you.
All candidates must be computer literate and have a firm understanding of information governance. If you think you have the right skills to offer us at this exciting time then we would very much like to hear from you. You will need to be able to work a rotating shift pattern to cover our 24 hour 7 day a week.
This post requires the post holder to be able to undertake all statutory and mandatory training including physical intervention training.
In return you will receive enhanced payments for night and weekend work, access to a pension scheme and CPD days each year. We will also support and facilitate your development in this role through supervision and a personal development plan tailored to your needs and experience.
Main duties of the job
The postholder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. He / she will be designated to take charge. The post holder is required to supervise staff and be able to teach qualified and unqualified staff, including basic and / or post basic students. The staff nurse will at all times work within the spirit of the NMC code of Professional Conduct for trained nurses and local policies. Job responsibilities
Key Tasks and Responsibilities of the Post Utilise nursing skills to assess, plan and implement and deliver care to patients who are in an acute phase of their illness. Organise the provision of care and act as Named Nurse/Associate Nurse for a specified group of patients. To function as a member of a multidisciplinary team taking appropriate responsibility for the implementation of decisions made by the team. Ensure planned nursing care is implemented and evaluated, take appropriate action in the light of evaluation. Participate in training programmes for both trained and untrained staff. In conjunction with the university and Senior Staff Nurses ensure training programmes/objectives for learner nurses are implemented. To be responsible for implementing drug administration procedures according to laid down policy. Maintain standards of care to highest level within available resources. Maintain confidentiality in respect to the patient at all times. To actively participate in line management with senior and junior members of staff. To liaise effectively with other wards and services. To develop and maintain relationships with providers statutory and non-statutory. Communicate clearly with patients, their families and all other mental health professional groups about their health problems and care plan. Actively participate in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives, e.g. clinical audit or clinical policy development. Play an active role in CPA multi-disciplinary reviews and ward rounds, reporting on the nursing assessment of the patients progress and participating further in M/D Care Planning. Ensure that patients are encouraged to play a part in the Care Plan and to sign it; and ensuring they receive a copy of it. This is to promote person-centred planning. Provide mentorship for students. Attend and participate in meetings i.e. Case Conference, Mental Health review tribunals. To actively participate and provide clinical supervision. To have a working knowledge of Plymouth Community HealthCare Policies and Guidance. To actively participate in rotation programme across the Locality. To have a working knowledge of specific policies relating to your work area, i.e. seclusion policy, ECT policy, Safeguarding and be able to apply this in practice. To work within NMC Code of Conduct in regards to documentation and to ensure compliance with the Trust clinical record keeping policy. To participate and undertake in the appraisal process. To have a competent and robust knowledge of legislation including Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty. To support the induction and Preceptorship programme. To ensure mandatory training is up to date and be able to undertake in their own work place. To be able to assess and manage risk for their personal safety and the safety of their colleagues within the relevant policies. To work in accordance with the NMC guidelines around CPD and be able to evidence this via a portfolio. To at all times work within the NMC Code of Conduct. To assume responsibility as delegated by a senior member of staff. To participate in coordinator / duty rota as required. To participate in new service developments such as Place of Safety and Nurse Lead discharge. The post holder is required to comply with all infection control, policies and guidance, attend relevant updates and report issues of concern to their immediate line manager (if no action or explanation received, then it is the individuals responsibility to escalate to Director of Operations / Chief Executive office). Person Specification
Qualifications
Degree or Diploma Registered Mental Nurse Sign off mentor Knowledge
Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Sound working knowledge base of functional mental health illness Policies and procedures Mental Health and physical health care Networking with other agencies Ethical issues in relation to Mental Health Experience
Experience in a variety of settings Life experience in a wide range of settings Skills
Assessment Skills Communications Skills Leadership Skills Team Work Skills Medication Administration Skills Supervision of Junior Staff Responsible and self-motivated Flexible to the needs of the service to include shift working To participate in rotation and recovery principles 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. Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working.
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The postholder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. He / she will be designated to take charge. The post holder is required to supervise staff and be able to teach qualified and unqualified staff, including basic and / or post basic students. The staff nurse will at all times work within the spirit of the NMC code of Professional Conduct for trained nurses and local policies. Job responsibilities
Key Tasks and Responsibilities of the Post Utilise nursing skills to assess, plan and implement and deliver care to patients who are in an acute phase of their illness. Organise the provision of care and act as Named Nurse/Associate Nurse for a specified group of patients. To function as a member of a multidisciplinary team taking appropriate responsibility for the implementation of decisions made by the team. Ensure planned nursing care is implemented and evaluated, take appropriate action in the light of evaluation. Participate in training programmes for both trained and untrained staff. In conjunction with the university and Senior Staff Nurses ensure training programmes/objectives for learner nurses are implemented. To be responsible for implementing drug administration procedures according to laid down policy. Maintain standards of care to highest level within available resources. Maintain confidentiality in respect to the patient at all times. To actively participate in line management with senior and junior members of staff. To liaise effectively with other wards and services. To develop and maintain relationships with providers statutory and non-statutory. Communicate clearly with patients, their families and all other mental health professional groups about their health problems and care plan. Actively participate in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives, e.g. clinical audit or clinical policy development. Play an active role in CPA multi-disciplinary reviews and ward rounds, reporting on the nursing assessment of the patients progress and participating further in M/D Care Planning. Ensure that patients are encouraged to play a part in the Care Plan and to sign it; and ensuring they receive a copy of it. This is to promote person-centred planning. Provide mentorship for students. Attend and participate in meetings i.e. Case Conference, Mental Health review tribunals. To actively participate and provide clinical supervision. To have a working knowledge of Plymouth Community HealthCare Policies and Guidance. To actively participate in rotation programme across the Locality. To have a working knowledge of specific policies relating to your work area, i.e. seclusion policy, ECT policy, Safeguarding and be able to apply this in practice. To work within NMC Code of Conduct in regards to documentation and to ensure compliance with the Trust clinical record keeping policy. To participate and undertake in the appraisal process. To have a competent and robust knowledge of legislation including Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty. To support the induction and Preceptorship programme. To ensure mandatory training is up to date and be able to undertake in their own work place. To be able to assess and manage risk for their personal safety and the safety of their colleagues within the relevant policies. To work in accordance with the NMC guidelines around CPD and be able to evidence this via a portfolio. To at all times work within the NMC Code of Conduct. To assume responsibility as delegated by a senior member of staff. To participate in coordinator / duty rota as required. To participate in new service developments such as Place of Safety and Nurse Lead discharge. The post holder is required to comply with all infection control, policies and guidance, attend relevant updates and report issues of concern to their immediate line manager (if no action or explanation received, then it is the individuals responsibility to escalate to Director of Operations / Chief Executive office). Person Specification
Qualifications
Degree or Diploma Registered Mental Nurse Sign off mentor Knowledge
Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Sound working knowledge base of functional mental health illness Policies and procedures Mental Health and physical health care Networking with other agencies Ethical issues in relation to Mental Health Experience
Experience in a variety of settings Life experience in a wide range of settings Skills
Assessment Skills Communications Skills Leadership Skills Team Work Skills Medication Administration Skills Supervision of Junior Staff Responsible and self-motivated Flexible to the needs of the service to include shift working To participate in rotation and recovery principles 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. Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working.
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