Staff Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see detailed Job Description.

Maintain confidentiality when dealing with patient or sensitive staff information. Follow relevant guidelines and exercise sound judgement when accessing/disclosing information.

Communicate in an appropriate and professional manner.

Maintain clear, accurate clinical records in accordance with professional standards.

Develop collaborative relationships with patients and carers to promote engagement in the therapeutic process, adapting to barriers to communication as required.

Co-ordinate and communicate complex care packages via CPA, reports and documentation, liaising with other agencies where appropriate.

Work collaboratively with the wider MDT.

Work within professional boundaries, with reference to professional guidelines and local policy.

RMN (Degree or DipHE)

Up to date knowledge of Mental Health Act, NMC Code of Conduct, and other relevant legislative and policy requirements and guidelines.

Engagement in clinical and management supervision.

Responsible for maintaining registration and meeting revalidation requirements.

Demonstrate a clear understanding of CPA and promote best practice within your own team.

Skilled in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care and treatment.

Demonstrate consistently the ability to engage with people experiencing acute mental health problems.

Clear understanding of risk and clinical risk assessment.

Work to a high standard under pressure, prioritising tasks and managing time effectively.

Develop/demonstrate self-awareness, seeking space, support or relief if needed.

Develop the skills to co-ordinate and lead a team on a shift by shift basis.

Develop de-escalation skills working with distressed people.

Recognise safeguarding concerns and respond appropriately.

Use professional knowledge and clinical judgment to assess clinical situations and utilize problem solving skills, observing legislative and professional requirements and without acting outside of Trust policy.

Work with other disciplines, acute services and partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for patients.

Attend and contribute to team meetings, reflective practice, MDT reviews.

Demonstrate skill in effective decision making appropriate to position, potentially under challenging circumstances.

Work towards agreed clinical objectives, utilizing support and resources as required.

Make decisions regarding prioritization and utilization of ward resources appropriate to position.

Review and evaluate efficacy of clinical interventions.

Prepare adequately to communicate patient information concisely and accurately to incoming staff, or to other professionals as required.

Co-ordinate shifts, planning and delegating effectively to ensure safety is maintained, essential tasks are undertaken and effective care is delivered.

Plan and detail care collaboratively, using SMART goals where appropriate, to meet patients needs.

Report environmental issues, low stock or other operational concerns appropriately to maintain functioning.

Refer to regular audits to ensure standards are being met, seeking clarification around any points which arent clear and addressing identified omissions promptly.

Support senior staff by completing simple audits as requested.

Ensure practice is evidence-based and maintain an up to date knowledge of best practice and research developments

Order, store, record and administer medication appropriately in accordance with Trust policy and professional guidelines.

Provide patient-centred, recovery focussed, holistic care using the APIE process.

Contribute to the development and maintenance of the standard in the ward area.

Operate within Trust policies and procedures and adhere to discipline specific clinical guidelines/ professional codes of conduct.

Use national guidelines, Trust policies and professional codes to safeguard standards of care for patients, carers and colleagues.

Be aware of current issues in Urgent Care and development of Trust policies and share these with colleagues.

Support service improvement initiatives and the management of change.

Report clinical incidents appropriately.

Person Specification

Assess and Interview

Essential

• NMC Registration
• Mental Health Nurse
• Female acute inpatients

Desirable

• Experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Penn Hospital, Dale Ward

Penn Road

Wolverhampton

WV4 5HN

Employer's website

https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)