Job summary
To be responsible for provision of Nursing Care within the agreed C.P.A. Policy and process the ongoing assessment, planning and evaluation of individualised care plans.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Main duties of the job
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:1. To provide an ongoing assessment of changing needs of service users, including risks. Formulate plans accordingly.
2. To complete assessment on new referrals jointly with Senior Staff Members.
3. To work a duty rota within the CMHT, managing crisis within the aligned team.
4. To work within the policies, procedures and guidelines set out by the Trust and professional bodies.
5. To work in collaboration with users, carers, statutory and voluntary agencies.
6. To work flexibly within the confines of a normal working week
7. Maintain and improve upon knowledge and skill base relevant to current work place.
8. To act as Care Co-ordinator for a nominated group of users, with a strict supervision programme in place.
9. To administer medication in the community in reline with relevant guidelines and policies
10.To assist users in self directed care plans supported by personalised budgets.
About us
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust) a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.
We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.
Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MANAGERIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE:1. To be responsible for health & safety of self, staff and users in accordance with Health & Safety at work Policy and in line with Local & Trust Policies.
2. To provide accurate statistical data when required.
3. To work with and improve upon local systems of administration.
4. Ensure patients records are current, in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct.
TRAINING:1. To be responsible for professional development.
2. To maintain knowledge of research based, up to date, nursing practice.
3. Contribute to the training of students and staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MANAGERIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE:1. To be responsible for health & safety of self, staff and users in accordance with Health & Safety at work Policy and in line with Local & Trust Policies.
2. To provide accurate statistical data when required.
3. To work with and improve upon local systems of administration.
4. Ensure patients records are current, in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct.
TRAINING:1. To be responsible for professional development.
2. To maintain knowledge of research based, up to date, nursing practice.
3. Contribute to the training of students and staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A recognised Mental Health professional qualification in nursing
- Evidence of commitment to ongoing training
- Car driver or otherwise independently mobile
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working collaboratively to involve users and carers
- Recent experience in multidisciplinary/multi agency work in a mental health setting acute or community
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in research and / or audit activities
- Minimum of 6 months Post Registration experience
Attributes and Skills
Essential
- Ability to conduct ongoing assessment/risk assessment
- Ability to manage a clinical caseload following agreed care plan
- Self motivated and able to work with limited direction
- Ability and commitment to engage with and empower users and a carers
- Commitment to integration of services and putting service users and their a carers at the centre of the service
- Ability to liaise and consult with agencies and other professionals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A recognised Mental Health professional qualification in nursing
- Evidence of commitment to ongoing training
- Car driver or otherwise independently mobile
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working collaboratively to involve users and carers
- Recent experience in multidisciplinary/multi agency work in a mental health setting acute or community
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in research and / or audit activities
- Minimum of 6 months Post Registration experience
Attributes and Skills
Essential
- Ability to conduct ongoing assessment/risk assessment
- Ability to manage a clinical caseload following agreed care plan
- Self motivated and able to work with limited direction
- Ability and commitment to engage with and empower users and a carers
- Commitment to integration of services and putting service users and their a carers at the centre of the service
- Ability to liaise and consult with agencies and other professionals
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).
