Job summary
Role Summary:
As a charge nurse on you will have the chance to demonstrate leadership in many different clinical situations. Your contribution to the quality of care provided will be valued by the wider multi-disciplinary team. There is support and supervision for further study that relates to secure nursing care including mentorship.
We are committed to working collaboratively with our patients and providing a service that is least restrictive whilst also fitting with the boundaries that are appropriate to low secure risk management.
Main duties of the job
With the referral team and Responsible Clinician, undertake assessment of patients referred for Low Secure Rehabilitation and feedback as required
Undertake comprehensive, patient-focused, nursing assessment and co-produce care plans in consultation with the service user and their families and carers
Undertake comprehensive risk assessment and formulate risk management plans with Service Users, their families and Carers,
Assist the Unit Manager in developing a service that will ensure that the needs of patients are met with regard to their age, spiritual, cultural, ethnic and sexual orientation
To assist the Unit Manager with the on-going development of the unit
In the absence of the manager, undertake responsibility for the day to day running of the unit
In consultation with the multi-disciplinary team, ensure high standards of individual care for patients and that they are fully consulted and involved in every aspect of their care
To provide management and clinical supervision to members of staff.
To conduct annual appraisals/IPDRs for staff members
About us
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and well-motivated candidate to get involved with a dynamic and evolving service . Tatton Unit e is a Low Secure Unit for male patients with complex needs. The unit has 16 beds based at Tameside General Hospital . We are currently looking to appoint to a number of band 6 positions. We are looking for individuals with a genuine interest in working with a complex and challenging patient group.
We cater for patients with a severe enduring mental illness with co-morbid substance use, personality disorder and challenging behaviour. Many of our referrals are taken from medium secure, low secure, prison, The unit benefits from a variety of practitioners and roles including occupational therapy, social work, , medical staff, and psychology in addition to the nursing teams.The majority of people we support have spent years, sometimes decades, in secure services. They have not been able to leave secure services because their risks remain, usually as they have been unable to benefit from effective treatment programmes.Nevertheless, we are still committed to rehabilitation, which is about building on existing strengths, and developing skills and coping strategies to maximise each individual's functioning and to minimise the disabling effects of their illness.
Tatton Unit is a member of the Quality Network for Forensic Mental Health Services. This is a peer review process with other Low and Medium secure units across the country
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities of the Post:
With the referral team and Responsible Clinician, undertake assessment of patients referred for Low Secure Rehabilitation and feedback as required
Undertake comprehensive, patient-focused, nursing assessment and co-produce care plans in consultation with the service user and their families and carers
Undertake comprehensive risk assessment and formulate risk management plans with Service Users, their families and Carers,
Assist the Unit Manager in developing a service that will ensure that the needs of patients are met with regard to their age, spiritual, cultural, ethnic and sexual orientation
To assist the Unit Manager with the on-going development of the unit
In the absence of the manager, undertake responsibility for the day to day running of the unit
In consultation with the multi-disciplinary team, ensure high standards of individual care for patients and that they are fully consulted and involved in every aspect of their care
To provide management and clinical supervision to members of staff.
To conduct annual appraisals/IPDRs for staff members
To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and both statutory and non-statutory organisations involved with client care
To assist the Unit Manager in ensuring high quality of evidence-based practice is carried out by all staff within the unit
To participate in the recruitment process, as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities of the Post:
With the referral team and Responsible Clinician, undertake assessment of patients referred for Low Secure Rehabilitation and feedback as required
Undertake comprehensive, patient-focused, nursing assessment and co-produce care plans in consultation with the service user and their families and carers
Undertake comprehensive risk assessment and formulate risk management plans with Service Users, their families and Carers,
Assist the Unit Manager in developing a service that will ensure that the needs of patients are met with regard to their age, spiritual, cultural, ethnic and sexual orientation
To assist the Unit Manager with the on-going development of the unit
In the absence of the manager, undertake responsibility for the day to day running of the unit
In consultation with the multi-disciplinary team, ensure high standards of individual care for patients and that they are fully consulted and involved in every aspect of their care
To provide management and clinical supervision to members of staff.
To conduct annual appraisals/IPDRs for staff members
To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and both statutory and non-statutory organisations involved with client care
To assist the Unit Manager in ensuring high quality of evidence-based practice is carried out by all staff within the unit
To participate in the recruitment process, as required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- RMN ? NMC Registration ? Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development , Short courses and experience to post graduate diploma level
Desirable
- Relevant degree or working towards ? ENB 998 or Mentorship in Practice or relevant teaching certificate e.g. City and Guilds 730
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care ? Able to undertake thorough risk assessments ? Previous Nursing Experience / working in a fast pace challenging environment ? Substantial post registered experience ? Experience of providing management and clinical supervision to junior staff
Desirable
- Clinical supervision facilitator ? Experience of working in Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation wards
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of current initiatives within adult mental health services ? Understanding of changes to MHA and the Code of practice and their practical application within clinical settings.
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills. ? Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development. ? Ability to use initiative. Ability to work as part of a team. al and professional development. ? Ability to use initiative.
Desirable
- IT skills ? Knowledge of clinical skills appropriate to Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation wards
Work Related Circumstance
Essential
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs ? Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies ? Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- RMN ? NMC Registration ? Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development , Short courses and experience to post graduate diploma level
Desirable
- Relevant degree or working towards ? ENB 998 or Mentorship in Practice or relevant teaching certificate e.g. City and Guilds 730
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care ? Able to undertake thorough risk assessments ? Previous Nursing Experience / working in a fast pace challenging environment ? Substantial post registered experience ? Experience of providing management and clinical supervision to junior staff
Desirable
- Clinical supervision facilitator ? Experience of working in Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation wards
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of current initiatives within adult mental health services ? Understanding of changes to MHA and the Code of practice and their practical application within clinical settings.
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills. ? Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development. ? Ability to use initiative. Ability to work as part of a team. al and professional development. ? Ability to use initiative.
Desirable
- IT skills ? Knowledge of clinical skills appropriate to Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation wards
Work Related Circumstance
Essential
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs ? Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies ? Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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).
