Job summary
Band 6 Clinical team Leaders/nurses work in partnership with the people who use our services, their families, friends and carers and play an important contribution in how people experience their care and relate to other people. Band 6 nurses are expected to be compassionate, responsive and approachable but professional and informative and contribute to the quality of the service provided to the people in our care:
Keeping the people who use our services as safe as possible through the use of sound clinical skills and effective risk assessments;
Ensuring the best possible clinical outcomes by using up-to-date skills and adhering to evidence based policies and procedures;
Empowering people through working in partnership throughout their care and treatment in the service.
Supporting the development of junior staff and improved care delivery through effective supervision and the use of reflective practice.
Able and willing to fully participate in TMVA/physical intervention.
Please note that this role requires successful candidates to be able to engage in Therapeutic Management of Violence and Aggression (TMVA) training, including the use of force techniques. This is because of the high-acuity nature of the ward environment and the need to ensure the safety of both patients and staff. The role is conditional upon candidates being able to engage in TMVA training during the course of their employment whilst undertaking this role"
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Central and North West London NHS Trust is committed to providing safe, effective services and providing patients and families with a positive experience.
Patient Safety
Band 6 nurses contribute to the provision of safe and reliable services by:
Using their clinical judgement in order to ensure that the care is provided timely and effective and meets the need of the individual.
Safeguarding people by recognising and responding when an adult or child might be at risk from abuse but also recognising their own limits and asking for help and escalate concerns when necessary
Escalating safety concerns and by doing so acting as effective advocates for those who use our services
Being open and transparent about their own practice
Supervising the work of others
Reflecting on everyday practice to identify areas where improvements in safety or quality can be made
Working with others to create a culture of continuous improvement
Maintaining accurate, legible, comprehensive records
About us
The Trust is committed to ensuring that you achieve a good work/life balance, have access to a wide range of support including flexible working options, childcare support and many training and development opportunities.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the advertised role, please refer to the job description & person specification included in the documents section of this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the advertised role, please refer to the job description & person specification included in the documents section of this advert.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse (Diploma/Degree in Nursing)
- Mentorship Course
Desirable
- Post Degree qualifications.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience at band 5 (RMN) level
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate resident care & act accordingly if untoward changes occurred
- Knowledge of medicines and the safe administration of medication
- Interest and experience in Rehabilitation services.
Desirable
- Experience of basic counselling and group work.
- General life skills.
- Experience of managing other staff.
- Care Coordinator under CPA framework.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- TMVA trained and Able and willing to actively participate in TMVA (Physical Intervention).
- Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy using good communication skills.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Treat patients with respect and dignity.
- Use of initiative under minimal supervision
- Able to provide clinical and managerial supervision & support to junior staff & students
- Able and willing take part in TMVA (Therapeutic Management of aggression and Violence), according to Trust policy
- Excellent verbal & communication skills.
- Recognise own abilities and limitations and be willing to engage in & learn from reflective practice.
- Resources/Time management.
- Delegating and organisational skills (team building/leadership skills).
- Risk assessment and management.
- Computer literate.
Knowledge/ Understanding
Essential
- Mental Health Act 1983/2007
- Capacity Act 2005.
- NMC code of conduct.
- Data Protection Act 2008.
- Care Programme Approach
- CQUIN and other targets
- Knowledge of new developments in nursing. Current developments in mental health care and nursing practice
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse (Diploma/Degree in Nursing)
- Mentorship Course
Desirable
- Post Degree qualifications.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience at band 5 (RMN) level
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate resident care & act accordingly if untoward changes occurred
- Knowledge of medicines and the safe administration of medication
- Interest and experience in Rehabilitation services.
Desirable
- Experience of basic counselling and group work.
- General life skills.
- Experience of managing other staff.
- Care Coordinator under CPA framework.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- TMVA trained and Able and willing to actively participate in TMVA (Physical Intervention).
- Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy using good communication skills.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Treat patients with respect and dignity.
- Use of initiative under minimal supervision
- Able to provide clinical and managerial supervision & support to junior staff & students
- Able and willing take part in TMVA (Therapeutic Management of aggression and Violence), according to Trust policy
- Excellent verbal & communication skills.
- Recognise own abilities and limitations and be willing to engage in & learn from reflective practice.
- Resources/Time management.
- Delegating and organisational skills (team building/leadership skills).
- Risk assessment and management.
- Computer literate.
Knowledge/ Understanding
Essential
- Mental Health Act 1983/2007
- Capacity Act 2005.
- NMC code of conduct.
- Data Protection Act 2008.
- Care Programme Approach
- CQUIN and other targets
- Knowledge of new developments in nursing. Current developments in mental health care and nursing practice
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
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).
