Job summary
Inpatient wards / units are designed to meet the acute holistic needs of service users/patients and carers, in a recovery focussed environment. This working environment is conducive to staff development and wellbeing. The post holder will support staff members in the assessment, planning and provision of care in line with national and local nursing and health and safety policy. The post holder will exercise professional accountability and responsibility demonstrating use of professional skills, knowledge and expertise in the provision of high quality care. There is an expectation that the post holder will utilise research audit and enquiry to lead improvements in care.
Main duties of the job
Night MHUNIC
You must be able to provide clinical leadership and motivation to develop the existing staff whilst maintaining high professional standards, demonstrating commitment to staff development and patient care. Must have knowledge and experience within Dementia care.
You will promote and maintain high standards of care whilst supporting and assisting to implement local and national strategies and initiatives.
You will need to possess excellent interpersonal skills, have leadership and staff development skills. A strong commitment to your ongoing professional education and development is essential.
The successful post holder will be expected be able to rotate across the specialty areas and be able to work shifts covering 24 hours, seven days a week.
*** PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE TO WORK NIGHTS SHIFTS ***
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Mental Health with post graduate experience including: Successfully completed preceptorship programme post qualifying 100% compliant in Mandatory training and PDR
- Evidence of post registration academic or vocational professional development (e.g. knowledge and expertise acquired through either in depth experience or theoretical study of a broad range of techniques/processes relating to the knowledge area)
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures
- Knowledge and practice of Mental Health Act 1983
- Knowledge and practice of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Demonstrate understanding of how research has influenced practice
- Knowledge of common mental health problems and medication used in relation to these
Experience
Essential
- Previous year Post-graduation experience consisting of completion of preceptorship in mental health nursing (12 months) and 12 months post preceptorship experience
- Demonstrate high quality patient care and documentation
- Experience of managerial responsibilities i.e , competent in understanding and being able to demonstrate effective team and clinical leadership
- Experience of assessing, planning and implementing and reviewing care needs
- Effectively act as a mentor/Assessor for student staff / trainees
Personal
Essential
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development that supports clinical practice.
- Ability to undertake Positive and Safe training including the use of physical restraint
- Skill in motivating and managing chance in self and others
- Clear ability to understand new concepts and ideas and excellent clinical practice
- Ability to maintain own performance and participation in group skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Mental Health with post graduate experience including: Successfully completed preceptorship programme post qualifying 100% compliant in Mandatory training and PDR
- Evidence of post registration academic or vocational professional development (e.g. knowledge and expertise acquired through either in depth experience or theoretical study of a broad range of techniques/processes relating to the knowledge area)
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures
- Knowledge and practice of Mental Health Act 1983
- Knowledge and practice of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Demonstrate understanding of how research has influenced practice
- Knowledge of common mental health problems and medication used in relation to these
Experience
Essential
- Previous year Post-graduation experience consisting of completion of preceptorship in mental health nursing (12 months) and 12 months post preceptorship experience
- Demonstrate high quality patient care and documentation
- Experience of managerial responsibilities i.e , competent in understanding and being able to demonstrate effective team and clinical leadership
- Experience of assessing, planning and implementing and reviewing care needs
- Effectively act as a mentor/Assessor for student staff / trainees
Personal
Essential
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development that supports clinical practice.
- Ability to undertake Positive and Safe training including the use of physical restraint
- Skill in motivating and managing chance in self and others
- Clear ability to understand new concepts and ideas and excellent clinical practice
- Ability to maintain own performance and participation in group skills
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).
