Job summary
Band 5 RGN & RMN opportunities - Ward 3, Harplands Hospital:
We are offering an exciting opportunity for existing or newly qualified Band 5 RMN's or RGN's to work on Ward 3, Harplands Hospital. If you are an enthusiastic, caring and compassionate nurse, who is looking for the opportunity of working within a challenging and complex environment then we want to hear from you. This job provides an opportunity to work within a Trust that is ambitious to perform well and is reported by the Care Quality Commission that it is the fastest improving Mental Health Trust in the Country.
The Wards pathway is based on the acute care model, outlined in the report "Old problems New solutions" 2016.Based on a 72 hour assessment process all our patients receive a comprehensive assessment delivered by a full MDT, with the focus remaining on independence & recovery.
Main duties of the job
To act as a named nurse and be responsible for the assessment of needs and the planning, delivery and evaluation of care for this complex patient group and to deliver specific interventions according to assessed need adopting a patient centred, recovery focussed approach.
To oversee the holistic needs of the patients within a nursing care process and to provide direction and supervision to junior staff in meeting patient needs. To provide supervision and leadership in respect of maintaining and developing standards of practice and implementing change.
About us
In return we offer;
A competitive progressive salary plus enhancements for unsociable hours and flexible working hours.
We cover the cost of your DBS Check (£44)
Uniform provided
Comprehensive induction and on-going training and development (weekly CPD planned which includes topics such as working successfully with personality disorder; what are the functions of self-harm; coproducing recovery plans with service users; dementia care awareness and interventions to name a few)
Competitive staff benefits such as weekly offers and discounts
Individual Personal Development Plan and Career Progression
Excellent pension scheme available
27- 33 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays (pro rata)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To act as named nurse for a group of patients ensuring that appropriate interventions are planned and delivered according to assessed need. To promote a positive nurse patient relationship and to engage with carers / relatives. To have responsibility for documenting the plans of care and ensuring that plans remain current and that standards of record keeping are adhered to.
- To administer and manage medicines according to policy and local protocol. To assess patient response and provide advice and education to junior staff and both patient and carers in respect of prescribed medicines.
- Provide support and guidance to junior or less experienced staff in the planning and delivery of nursing care for individuals for whom they are named nurse. To provide support to patients within this group at times when the named nurse is unavailable. E.g. periods of annual leave sickness etc. To take an active role in auditing and maintaining standards of record keeping for this group of patients.
- Maintain the therapeutic milieu, taking a proactive approach, supervising and supporting others in the same. Planning clinical activity in accordance with the needs of the patient group. To take an active role in the clinical programme including facilitation of specific group activities or individual interventions. Participating in forward planning and evaluation of the clinical programme. Having an awareness of how an individuals behaviour and presentation can impact upon the milieu and demonstrating a positive influence through ones own conduct to promote optimum safety and patient recovery.
- Taking prompt action on changes in condition, liaising with other members of the clinical (Multi-disciplinary) team when necessary, reviewing nursing care and communicating any amendments to the care plan.
- Develop skills in respect of specific interventions that are appropriate to the clinical area, act as a lead in developing nursing practice in relation to this.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To act as named nurse for a group of patients ensuring that appropriate interventions are planned and delivered according to assessed need. To promote a positive nurse patient relationship and to engage with carers / relatives. To have responsibility for documenting the plans of care and ensuring that plans remain current and that standards of record keeping are adhered to.
- To administer and manage medicines according to policy and local protocol. To assess patient response and provide advice and education to junior staff and both patient and carers in respect of prescribed medicines.
- Provide support and guidance to junior or less experienced staff in the planning and delivery of nursing care for individuals for whom they are named nurse. To provide support to patients within this group at times when the named nurse is unavailable. E.g. periods of annual leave sickness etc. To take an active role in auditing and maintaining standards of record keeping for this group of patients.
- Maintain the therapeutic milieu, taking a proactive approach, supervising and supporting others in the same. Planning clinical activity in accordance with the needs of the patient group. To take an active role in the clinical programme including facilitation of specific group activities or individual interventions. Participating in forward planning and evaluation of the clinical programme. Having an awareness of how an individuals behaviour and presentation can impact upon the milieu and demonstrating a positive influence through ones own conduct to promote optimum safety and patient recovery.
- Taking prompt action on changes in condition, liaising with other members of the clinical (Multi-disciplinary) team when necessary, reviewing nursing care and communicating any amendments to the care plan.
- Develop skills in respect of specific interventions that are appropriate to the clinical area, act as a lead in developing nursing practice in relation to this.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Valid nursing (RMN/RGN/RNLD) registered qualification
Qualification
Essential
- Evidence of post basic education and further professional development
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to carry out all care needs without direct supervision
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Valid nursing (RMN/RGN/RNLD) registered qualification
Qualification
Essential
- Evidence of post basic education and further professional development
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to carry out all care needs without direct supervision
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
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).
