Job summary
We are currently looking forcompassionate, knowledgeable and motivatedBand 5 Registered Mental Health Nursesto join our friendly team at Oak Tree Ward. We are a 17 bedded Older Adult Mental Health assessment mixed gender ward. We look after people living with conditions such as; Dementia, Depression, Anxiety, Schizoid-affective disorder, Bi-polar disorder. Including organic and functional mental health conditions
We have a diverse healthcare team of Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists and Healthcare Assistant, Dance and Music Psychotherapists, Music Therapist, Healthcare Support workers, Dual trained band 5 nurses, Nursing associate, Clinical Team Leaders, Ward Managers, Junior Doctors, Specialist Registrars, Consultant psychiatrist and Volunteers from charitable organisations.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Main duties of the job
kThe successful candidate will be required to demonstrate the ability to work in a challenging and multi-agency environment, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of nursing and medical staff and a range of allied health professionals
Working with our service users to ensure daily activities of life is supported and maintained.
Safe administration of medication
Keeping the people who using our services as safe as possible through the use of sound clinical skills and effective risk assessments and management
Completing holistic care plans with service users and their families.
Referrals to external source's
Excellent communication with services and their family members
Ensuring the best possible clinical outcomes by keeping your skills up-to-date and adhering to evidence-based policies and procedures
Supervising other staff and students' nurses to ensure they are working to the standards which the people using our services deserve.
To liaise with others to share expertise, promote ideas and work collaboratively with key stakeholders, agencies and organisations as required.
Monitor and audit of the quality and effectiveness of all aspects of service delivery.
Maintaining safety of the ward, staff and services users by the upkeep of trust polices and procedures.
About us
We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.
Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people.
We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.
With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working with our service users to ensure daily activities of life is supported and maintained.
Safe administration of medication
Keeping the people who using our services as safe as possible through the use of sound clinical skills and effective risk assessments and management
Completing holistic care plans with service users and their families.
Referrals to external sources
Excellent communication with services and their family members
Ensuring the best possible clinical outcomes by keeping your skills up-to-date and adhering to evidence-based policies and procedures
Supervising other staff and students nurses to ensure they are working to the standards which the people using our services deserve.
To liaise with others to share expertise, promote ideas and work collaboratively with key stakeholders, agencies and organisations as required.
Monitor and audit of the quality and effectiveness of all aspects of service delivery.
Maintaining safety of the ward, staff and services users by the upkeep of trust polices and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working with our service users to ensure daily activities of life is supported and maintained.
Safe administration of medication
Keeping the people who using our services as safe as possible through the use of sound clinical skills and effective risk assessments and management
Completing holistic care plans with service users and their families.
Referrals to external sources
Excellent communication with services and their family members
Ensuring the best possible clinical outcomes by keeping your skills up-to-date and adhering to evidence-based policies and procedures
Supervising other staff and students nurses to ensure they are working to the standards which the people using our services deserve.
To liaise with others to share expertise, promote ideas and work collaboratively with key stakeholders, agencies and organisations as required.
Monitor and audit of the quality and effectiveness of all aspects of service delivery.
Maintaining safety of the ward, staff and services users by the upkeep of trust polices and procedures.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Numeracy skills required for the safe administration of medicines
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development
Previous Experience
Essential
- You do not need previous experience as a registered nurse
- You need previous experience of working in the mental health services either as a band 5 nurse, a student nurse or health care assistant.
Desirable
- Experience working as a RGN/RMN in a Adult and or a Mental Health clinical setting
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Able to communicate with the multi-disciplinary team, present cases, take note of actions, update others in the team and use handover effectively. Speaking face to face but also by telephone and writing letters and reports.
- Maintaining accurate, timely, concise and legible clinical records both electronic and handwritten which adhere to the CNWL policies
- Able to talk to people about sensitive issues in a supportive manner but also challenge others assertively where necessary
- Able to maintain electronic patient records Use Microsoft Word for letter and report writing
- oWork well with other members of the team including communicating effectively, being kind and considerate, reliable and enthusiastic
- oHelp others in the team achieve their objectives and deliver safe, effective care o
- Mentor, teach and support others in the team
- oSupervise others in the team
- Contribute to the culture of the team and play a role in making it inclusive, kind and hard working
Other
Essential
- To take the lead in physical health training and physical health monitoring on the Ward.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Numeracy skills required for the safe administration of medicines
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development
Previous Experience
Essential
- You do not need previous experience as a registered nurse
- You need previous experience of working in the mental health services either as a band 5 nurse, a student nurse or health care assistant.
Desirable
- Experience working as a RGN/RMN in a Adult and or a Mental Health clinical setting
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Able to communicate with the multi-disciplinary team, present cases, take note of actions, update others in the team and use handover effectively. Speaking face to face but also by telephone and writing letters and reports.
- Maintaining accurate, timely, concise and legible clinical records both electronic and handwritten which adhere to the CNWL policies
- Able to talk to people about sensitive issues in a supportive manner but also challenge others assertively where necessary
- Able to maintain electronic patient records Use Microsoft Word for letter and report writing
- oWork well with other members of the team including communicating effectively, being kind and considerate, reliable and enthusiastic
- oHelp others in the team achieve their objectives and deliver safe, effective care o
- Mentor, teach and support others in the team
- oSupervise others in the team
- Contribute to the culture of the team and play a role in making it inclusive, kind and hard working
Other
Essential
- To take the lead in physical health training and physical health monitoring on the Ward.
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).
