Job summary
37.5 hours per week.
Is making a difference what
drives you? We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Registered Mental
Health Nurse for our 9 bedded, single sex, (Female) in-patient recovery unit.
Greenfields delivers a wide
range of interventions and treatments to people experiencing severe and
enduring mental health problems. Greenfields is a Hospital Unit based at Mount
Gould Hospital.
We have close working links with
our Acute Service and specialist outreach recovery team (SORT) which are the
associated pathways for our services.
As a Registered professional you
will be required to work shifts across seven days, including night shifts to
bring transferrable skills where the aim is to prepare service users for
community living.
You will be able to shape our
evolving service and we would be able to provide you with opportunities to
develop.
If you have a passion for promoting recovery focused
interventions and supporting people to reach their optimum level of functioning
utilising resources within an in-patient setting whilst linking with what the
community and our stakeholders this might be the post for you.
Additionally interests or experience of impact of physical
health and mental health issues and impact of substance misuse use on mental
health would be advantageous.
For enquiries please contact: Diane Bratt (Unit
Manager), on (01752) 434319
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
Main duties of the job
The Post holder will be
responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of
programmes of care using the Personalised Care Framework and will be required
to act as a Keyworker for identified individual service users. The post holder
will be required to take charge of a shift on a regular basis.
The post holder will have the
ability to sustain respectful, consistent and reliable therapeutic
relationships with service users that enhances their ability to build social
networks and diminishes their social exclusion, maximise their strengths and
interests and increase their participation in meaningful activities.
The focus is to support
discharge pathways for service users and to provide individualised care that is
supported by co-produced personalised care. This needs to demonstrate evidence
of risk assessment and involvement of the relevant MDT members and carer
involvement.
The post holder will be required
to create and maintain a learning environment for the development of junior
staff and be able to undertake the role of practice supervisor/assessor.
The post holder will also be
responsible for their own professional development.
The post holder will work at all
times within the guidelines of the NMC Code.
Whilst the post is based at Greenfields Unit there may be an expectation to work within the wider Recovery Service at
the request of the Manager according to clinical and/or as part of personal
development.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise providing integrated health & social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams & West Devon, as well as some specialist services for people living in parts of Devon & Cornwall. With teams in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, health & wellbeing hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience, we always value being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible and collaborative. Transforming services to make them sustainable, ensuring that we value, support & empower each other.
We are committed to involving the people we care for, families & carers in everything that we do, working towards co-production where we can. Helping us to deliver the right care for people, in the right place & at the right time. By putting people at the centre of what we do, we ensure to support people to lead, healthy independent lives & be the very best at helping people to live well.
Valuing our employees making an investment in their development a priority. We offer:
Protected CPD time for registered staff
Various development pathways and ongoing regular training packages for all staff
Leadership & mentoring programmes
Access & funding for training including Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course & Scholarship Into Nurse Training
A Robust Preceptorship
A bespoke induction programme
Existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme can continue their membership when they join the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
Clinical/Professional
To deliver a high standard of individualised care, which will
include the assessment, planning, implementation, review and evaluation of the
Personalised Care Framework.This should be in partnership with the service
user, carers and multi-agency professionals as appropriate.This requires a
complex level of communication in the receiving and transmitting of information
to service users, carers, colleagues, the wider service and the general public
on an individual or group basis. This will be over a wide range of complex and
sensitive issues and will need to take into account barriers to understanding.
To act as Keyworker for an identified group of clients using the
Personalized Care Framework process and keep all associated paperwork up to
date in a timely manner.
To ensure comprehensive risk assessment, history, planning and
management is recorded and communicated to the team and the wider service if
appropriate, for individual service users.
To contribute to and be an effective member of the
multi-disciplinary team. This will include leading handovers and MDT
meetings.Involvement in the assessment of new referrals and to attend and
contribute to reviews, clinical meetings and case conferences.It is the role of
the nurse to convene necessary meetings, invite the relevant stakeholders,
communicate and record, action and communicate outcomes.
The post holder will act as a role model to service users and
staff. There is an expectation that they will promote a recovery ethos to
encourage service users in all aspects of activities of daily living.This will
include providing verbal prompting and when required additional support to
ensure that all their basic physical health and personal care needs are met to
a high standard.These interventions are also seen as opportunities for
assessment/monitoring and/or learning opportunities.
The post holder will contribute toward the recovery process and
the care pathway by utilising their skills and knowledge in a
multi-disciplinary way to provide holistic care.This will be achieved through
one-to-one work, group activities, networking and co-facilitation of
psychotherapeutic groups.Contributing to the therapeutic programme within the
unit and the creation of individual programmes for service users is a key
responsibility.
To work in partnership with carers of clients using Triangle of
Care initiatives, offering support, advice and reassurance on often quite
sensitive and emotional issues and at times of high levels of distress.
Maintain and regularly update knowledge of The Mental Health Act
1983, and be aware of own responsibilities and clients rights under the Act. To
work at all times within the Code of Practice and Livewell Southwest policies
To be responsible and accountable for the safe storage and
administration of medication as per national and Livewell Southwest policies
and procedures.To educate clients and carers regarding the potential benefits
and side effects of medication and feedback information to the medical
staff/community pharmacist.
The post holder is required to comply with all infection control
policies which includes adherence to bare below the elbows.
Leadership
To take responsibility for the Nurse in Charge role of the unit
in the absence of more senior staff, including the planning and organisation of
the daily clinical activity, covering adjustment of staff rotas during the out
of hour period and recording as necessary, flexible changes to routines in
response to individual service users need and changing staff levels and to
maintain the safety of staff and clients.
To contribute to staff development and demonstrate work
activities to new or inexperienced staff e.g. contribute to induction of new
staff when joining a team/temporary staff who are working shifts.
Provide advice for staff and direct to appropriate resources
which facilitate evidence-based nursing practice.
To be aware of and appropriately implement the policies and
procedures relevant to Livewell southwest and keep up to date with their
contents.
To be responsible in attitude towards economy of resources and
care of equipment and property including the day-to-day financial management of
petty cash; safe storage and recording of patient monies; stock control of all
supplies i.e. stationary, medicines, food office supplies etc and the health
and safety of the environment.
To be responsible for the safe use of unit vehicles and the
accurate recording of mileage.To be responsible for carrying out risk
assessments and planning to reduce risk when transporting patients.
To undertake appraisal and line management supervision of junior
staff as allocated or as part of ongoing personal development.
Professional Development and Education
The post holder will undertake a comprehensive induction,
mandatory and other essential training as directed by the Livewell Southwest
and Unit/Deputy manager. This will include Physical Intervention Training which
is essential for this post.
Competencies will be identified through personal development
needs and appraisal.
The post holder will be responsible for their own practice,
managerial development and to keep up to date with evidence-based developments
in mental health nursing.This will include post registration education and
preparation of portfolios for revalidation.
The post holders profession will be maintained and support for
opportunities and the ways that their skills and knowledge can be used to
meet requirements for revalidation will be central to the line management
and appraisal process.
The post holder will be required to ensure they receive line
management support and participate in clinical supervision and reflective
practice.
Clinical Governance
To understand responsibilities under clinical governance to
comply with Essential Standards of Quality and Safety as regulated by the Care
Quality Commission.
To contribute to any audit process within the Livewell Southwest
as appropriate.
Corporate Responsibilities
The post holder will behave in a manner that does not bring the
service and Livewell Southwest into disrepute.
You are reminded that in accordance with the Health and Safety
at Work Act 1974 you have a duty to take reasonable care to avoid injury to
yourself and to others affected by your work activities.
You will be notified where your post carries a requirement for
immunisation.
Infection Control
Livewell Southwest is determined to eradicate
healthcare-acquired infection and puts a great deal of emphasis on the
responsibility of all staff to ensure their own personal and others compliance
with Infection Control (including Hand Washing) Policies.
All staff must comply with 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 their concerns to the Director of
Operations or Chief Executives Office).
Safeguarding Children
All employees have a duty for safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and are required to act in such a way that at all times
safeguards the health and well-being of children. Familiarisation with and
adherence to national and local Safeguarding policies is an essential
requirement of all employees as is participation in related mandatory/statutory
training.
Research
For clinical posts at bands 5 and 6, there is an expectation
that engagement in research will be part of this role.Therefore, an awareness
of the value and relevance of research is expected, and the post holder should
either support existing research within their speciality area as appropriate or
identify opportunities to raise awareness of research possibilities.For
clinical posts at band 7 and above, the post holder will be required to
actively participate in complex audits using research methodology or participate
as required in clinical trials or equipment testing and will demonstrate high
level involvement in local ongoing research projects.
Sustainability and climate
change
All staff are expected to take responsibility for the reduction
of carbon emissions within their area of the organisation.In particular this
may relate to reducing energy consumption, making low carbon travel choices,
consideration of goods and services being purchased, and waste reduction.
Other
This Job Description is not exhaustive and may change as the
post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between
the post holder and his/her manager. Job descriptions should be reviewed at
least annually at the appraisal meeting.
The Working Time Regulations apply to all employees of Livewell
Southwest.In particular Livewell Southwest will not permit staff in all
employments to work in excess of 48 hours in any one week except where there
are exceptional service needs where an absolute limit of averaging over a
reference period of 17 weeks would apply.
Livewell Southwest has adopted NO SMOKING and NO ALCOHOL
policies for staff, which applies to all posts. Details of the policy are
available on request and will be included in the statement of main terms and
conditions of service of staff appointed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
Clinical/Professional
To deliver a high standard of individualised care, which will
include the assessment, planning, implementation, review and evaluation of the
Personalised Care Framework.This should be in partnership with the service
user, carers and multi-agency professionals as appropriate.This requires a
complex level of communication in the receiving and transmitting of information
to service users, carers, colleagues, the wider service and the general public
on an individual or group basis. This will be over a wide range of complex and
sensitive issues and will need to take into account barriers to understanding.
To act as Keyworker for an identified group of clients using the
Personalized Care Framework process and keep all associated paperwork up to
date in a timely manner.
To ensure comprehensive risk assessment, history, planning and
management is recorded and communicated to the team and the wider service if
appropriate, for individual service users.
To contribute to and be an effective member of the
multi-disciplinary team. This will include leading handovers and MDT
meetings.Involvement in the assessment of new referrals and to attend and
contribute to reviews, clinical meetings and case conferences.It is the role of
the nurse to convene necessary meetings, invite the relevant stakeholders,
communicate and record, action and communicate outcomes.
The post holder will act as a role model to service users and
staff. There is an expectation that they will promote a recovery ethos to
encourage service users in all aspects of activities of daily living.This will
include providing verbal prompting and when required additional support to
ensure that all their basic physical health and personal care needs are met to
a high standard.These interventions are also seen as opportunities for
assessment/monitoring and/or learning opportunities.
The post holder will contribute toward the recovery process and
the care pathway by utilising their skills and knowledge in a
multi-disciplinary way to provide holistic care.This will be achieved through
one-to-one work, group activities, networking and co-facilitation of
psychotherapeutic groups.Contributing to the therapeutic programme within the
unit and the creation of individual programmes for service users is a key
responsibility.
To work in partnership with carers of clients using Triangle of
Care initiatives, offering support, advice and reassurance on often quite
sensitive and emotional issues and at times of high levels of distress.
Maintain and regularly update knowledge of The Mental Health Act
1983, and be aware of own responsibilities and clients rights under the Act. To
work at all times within the Code of Practice and Livewell Southwest policies
To be responsible and accountable for the safe storage and
administration of medication as per national and Livewell Southwest policies
and procedures.To educate clients and carers regarding the potential benefits
and side effects of medication and feedback information to the medical
staff/community pharmacist.
The post holder is required to comply with all infection control
policies which includes adherence to bare below the elbows.
Leadership
To take responsibility for the Nurse in Charge role of the unit
in the absence of more senior staff, including the planning and organisation of
the daily clinical activity, covering adjustment of staff rotas during the out
of hour period and recording as necessary, flexible changes to routines in
response to individual service users need and changing staff levels and to
maintain the safety of staff and clients.
To contribute to staff development and demonstrate work
activities to new or inexperienced staff e.g. contribute to induction of new
staff when joining a team/temporary staff who are working shifts.
Provide advice for staff and direct to appropriate resources
which facilitate evidence-based nursing practice.
To be aware of and appropriately implement the policies and
procedures relevant to Livewell southwest and keep up to date with their
contents.
To be responsible in attitude towards economy of resources and
care of equipment and property including the day-to-day financial management of
petty cash; safe storage and recording of patient monies; stock control of all
supplies i.e. stationary, medicines, food office supplies etc and the health
and safety of the environment.
To be responsible for the safe use of unit vehicles and the
accurate recording of mileage.To be responsible for carrying out risk
assessments and planning to reduce risk when transporting patients.
To undertake appraisal and line management supervision of junior
staff as allocated or as part of ongoing personal development.
Professional Development and Education
The post holder will undertake a comprehensive induction,
mandatory and other essential training as directed by the Livewell Southwest
and Unit/Deputy manager. This will include Physical Intervention Training which
is essential for this post.
Competencies will be identified through personal development
needs and appraisal.
The post holder will be responsible for their own practice,
managerial development and to keep up to date with evidence-based developments
in mental health nursing.This will include post registration education and
preparation of portfolios for revalidation.
The post holders profession will be maintained and support for
opportunities and the ways that their skills and knowledge can be used to
meet requirements for revalidation will be central to the line management
and appraisal process.
The post holder will be required to ensure they receive line
management support and participate in clinical supervision and reflective
practice.
Clinical Governance
To understand responsibilities under clinical governance to
comply with Essential Standards of Quality and Safety as regulated by the Care
Quality Commission.
To contribute to any audit process within the Livewell Southwest
as appropriate.
Corporate Responsibilities
The post holder will behave in a manner that does not bring the
service and Livewell Southwest into disrepute.
You are reminded that in accordance with the Health and Safety
at Work Act 1974 you have a duty to take reasonable care to avoid injury to
yourself and to others affected by your work activities.
You will be notified where your post carries a requirement for
immunisation.
Infection Control
Livewell Southwest is determined to eradicate
healthcare-acquired infection and puts a great deal of emphasis on the
responsibility of all staff to ensure their own personal and others compliance
with Infection Control (including Hand Washing) Policies.
All staff must comply with 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 their concerns to the Director of
Operations or Chief Executives Office).
Safeguarding Children
All employees have a duty for safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and are required to act in such a way that at all times
safeguards the health and well-being of children. Familiarisation with and
adherence to national and local Safeguarding policies is an essential
requirement of all employees as is participation in related mandatory/statutory
training.
Research
For clinical posts at bands 5 and 6, there is an expectation
that engagement in research will be part of this role.Therefore, an awareness
of the value and relevance of research is expected, and the post holder should
either support existing research within their speciality area as appropriate or
identify opportunities to raise awareness of research possibilities.For
clinical posts at band 7 and above, the post holder will be required to
actively participate in complex audits using research methodology or participate
as required in clinical trials or equipment testing and will demonstrate high
level involvement in local ongoing research projects.
Sustainability and climate
change
All staff are expected to take responsibility for the reduction
of carbon emissions within their area of the organisation.In particular this
may relate to reducing energy consumption, making low carbon travel choices,
consideration of goods and services being purchased, and waste reduction.
Other
This Job Description is not exhaustive and may change as the
post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between
the post holder and his/her manager. Job descriptions should be reviewed at
least annually at the appraisal meeting.
The Working Time Regulations apply to all employees of Livewell
Southwest.In particular Livewell Southwest will not permit staff in all
employments to work in excess of 48 hours in any one week except where there
are exceptional service needs where an absolute limit of averaging over a
reference period of 17 weeks would apply.
Livewell Southwest has adopted NO SMOKING and NO ALCOHOL
policies for staff, which applies to all posts. Details of the policy are
available on request and will be included in the statement of main terms and
conditions of service of staff appointed.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Multi-disciplinary working. Relevant transferable healthcare experience of working with adults with a history mental health issues.
Desirable
- Supervising junior staff Undertake line Management and appraisals Supporting students either as a practice supervisor and or practice assessor Networking with other agencies.
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/Dip HE Degree / NMC Registration
Desirable
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner within a team including: Assessment skills. Communication and liaison skills. Leadership skills/ Supervisory skills. Team working skills. Self-management ability. Prioritising workload/resources Administration skills. Interpersonal skills. Computer skills. Risk assessment management. Crisis management. Lone working. Physically fit enough to be able to undertake breakaway, physical Intervention training and annual updates
Desirable
- Ability to recognise and support stress in others. Group Interaction Skills. Specific Therapeutic interventions. Positive risk management. Good working knowledge of the Care Quality Commission.
Knowledge
Essential
- Confidentiality. Knowledge base of psychiatric illnesses Current knowledge of developments and nursing in healthcare Safeguarding and MCA processes and frameworks Mental Health Act.
Desirable
- Knowledge of NICE guidelines in relation to mental health and the ability to apply evidence-based practice. Physical Health/Health promotion initiatives Ethical issues in relation to Mental Health. Familiarisation in working with electronic patient record systems Interest and awareness of national and local services developments. Knowledge of substance misuse and the impact of this on mental and physical health
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Multi-disciplinary working. Relevant transferable healthcare experience of working with adults with a history mental health issues.
Desirable
- Supervising junior staff Undertake line Management and appraisals Supporting students either as a practice supervisor and or practice assessor Networking with other agencies.
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/Dip HE Degree / NMC Registration
Desirable
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner within a team including: Assessment skills. Communication and liaison skills. Leadership skills/ Supervisory skills. Team working skills. Self-management ability. Prioritising workload/resources Administration skills. Interpersonal skills. Computer skills. Risk assessment management. Crisis management. Lone working. Physically fit enough to be able to undertake breakaway, physical Intervention training and annual updates
Desirable
- Ability to recognise and support stress in others. Group Interaction Skills. Specific Therapeutic interventions. Positive risk management. Good working knowledge of the Care Quality Commission.
Knowledge
Essential
- Confidentiality. Knowledge base of psychiatric illnesses Current knowledge of developments and nursing in healthcare Safeguarding and MCA processes and frameworks Mental Health Act.
Desirable
- Knowledge of NICE guidelines in relation to mental health and the ability to apply evidence-based practice. Physical Health/Health promotion initiatives Ethical issues in relation to Mental Health. Familiarisation in working with electronic patient record systems Interest and awareness of national and local services developments. Knowledge of substance misuse and the impact of this on mental and physical health
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
