Job summary
Things you didn't know about working in Children, Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) at Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust:
Not only RMN'S but we also accept applications from RGN's, RNLD's and RCN's.
Bluebird House is one of six Five Forensic Children's mental health units in the country and one of only 3 that accept both male and female patients.
You will receive an additional 1401 per annum on top on your annual salary.
Currently working outside of HIOW NHS then you will also qualify for a golden hello payment of 2500.
The opportunity to apply to enrol on the Children's and Young Persons Mental Health Inpatient Training Programme with the University of Reading.
You will have the opportunity to work with some of the most complex 12-18 year olds in the country who experience complex mental health difficulties and challenging behaviour. Many of the young people we help have experienced previous placements breakdown, prior to being admitted to Bluebird. We always ensure we spend a lot of time building a relationship with all of our young people by providing a safe, controlled environment.
Main duties of the job
Take charge of a ward regularly and accept duties delegated by the Ward Manager.
Support management of a clinical area including the deployment, supervision, teaching of staff/students and resources.
Assess individual care needs and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care as well as setting standards of care across clinical areas
Take responsibility for the management, deployment and supervision of junior staff in clinical area throughout the span of duty.
About us
Are you committed to providing remarkable care and service?
Are you passionate about helping people and want to make a difference every day?
We want to meet you!
Southern Health is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health, adult and child community health and learning disabilities. We are committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse and neglect through our 6,500 strong workforce.
Southern Health has over 300 sites across the county and we serve 1.5 million people throughout all stages of their lives. Our aim is to work alongside the people we support (and our health and care partners) to deliver the best possible care and constantly improve.
Here at SHFT we have so much to be proud of:
- Working as a team and supporting each other, we put patients and our staff at the heart of everything we do.
- We have a skilled and diverse workforce and are committed to our staff development, offering bespoke training packages, leadership pathways and career opportunities.
- We offer a variety of benefits such as an amazing pension scheme, generous annual leave, Childcare Choices scheme, many discounts (Blue Light card, The Company Shop, NHS Staff Discounts, cycle to work scheme) and much more.
Come to work with us, together we will provide outstanding treatment and care to improve lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a nursing assessment when appropriate, of referred patients to determine the suitability for mental health nursing intervention.
To act as the prime provider of care, who is required to practise clinical skills for allocated patients by planning, assessing and design of nursing interventions patient programmes of care.
To monitor standard and provide ongoing evaluation of all care provided.
To frequently prepare for, participate in and attend ward rounds and other multi-professional meetings.
To ensure a high standard of nursing in the application of clinical nursing procedures and treatments including custody, storage and administration of medicines.
To advise staff of other psychiatric services in the nursing care of difficult to manage patients.
To ensure that patients' rights are maintained and protected under the Mental Health Act.
Maintain a personal contact with patients and their relatives through conversation ensuring that they understand the treatments and arrangements made for them.
Assist the Ward Manager in the formulation of standards of care, evaluating and monitoring the effectiveness of same.
Ensure that care interventions are delivered by junior staff as in care plans.
Be responsible for the immediate management and clinical supervision of all junior staff throughout each span of duty.
Ensure that staff follow the clinical area and Trust policies and procedures
Ensure all staff follow legislative and statutory requirements, e.g. Health and Safety at Work Act, Food Hygiene etc.
Ensure that all staff observe the provisions of the Mental Health Act (particularly part III).
Ensure allocated staff are aware of and delivering care plans and objectives, together with any set activities to be undertaken.
To assist the Ward Manager in the appraisal of junior staff.
To act in accordance with current disciplinary, grievance and complaints procedures.
To participate in the recruitment of clinical staff up to Band 5.
To assist the Ward Manager in the provision of formal clinical supervision for all junior staff.
Planning of duty rotas ensuring Ward Manager of area signs off the rotas.
To ensure that ward furniture and equipment is maintained in good order and inform the Ward Manager of the need for repairs/replacements when necessary.
To assist the Ward Manager in control of the allocated nursing budget
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a nursing assessment when appropriate, of referred patients to determine the suitability for mental health nursing intervention.
To act as the prime provider of care, who is required to practise clinical skills for allocated patients by planning, assessing and design of nursing interventions patient programmes of care.
To monitor standard and provide ongoing evaluation of all care provided.
To frequently prepare for, participate in and attend ward rounds and other multi-professional meetings.
To ensure a high standard of nursing in the application of clinical nursing procedures and treatments including custody, storage and administration of medicines.
To advise staff of other psychiatric services in the nursing care of difficult to manage patients.
To ensure that patients' rights are maintained and protected under the Mental Health Act.
Maintain a personal contact with patients and their relatives through conversation ensuring that they understand the treatments and arrangements made for them.
Assist the Ward Manager in the formulation of standards of care, evaluating and monitoring the effectiveness of same.
Ensure that care interventions are delivered by junior staff as in care plans.
Be responsible for the immediate management and clinical supervision of all junior staff throughout each span of duty.
Ensure that staff follow the clinical area and Trust policies and procedures
Ensure all staff follow legislative and statutory requirements, e.g. Health and Safety at Work Act, Food Hygiene etc.
Ensure that all staff observe the provisions of the Mental Health Act (particularly part III).
Ensure allocated staff are aware of and delivering care plans and objectives, together with any set activities to be undertaken.
To assist the Ward Manager in the appraisal of junior staff.
To act in accordance with current disciplinary, grievance and complaints procedures.
To participate in the recruitment of clinical staff up to Band 5.
To assist the Ward Manager in the provision of formal clinical supervision for all junior staff.
Planning of duty rotas ensuring Ward Manager of area signs off the rotas.
To ensure that ward furniture and equipment is maintained in good order and inform the Ward Manager of the need for repairs/replacements when necessary.
To assist the Ward Manager in control of the allocated nursing budget
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/RNLD/RSCN Sub part 1 of the NMC Register
- In depth post qualification experience at Band 5 working in mental health
- Mentorship Course
- Clinical Supervision Training
- Evidence of Continuing Professional
- Development (CPD)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/RNLD/RSCN Sub part 1 of the NMC Register
- In depth post qualification experience at Band 5 working in mental health
- Mentorship Course
- Clinical Supervision Training
- Evidence of Continuing Professional
- Development (CPD)
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
