Job summary
To deliver a high standard of evidence based inpatient nursing care in the designated caregroup in partnership with the team, the service users and where appropriate their familyTo act as a primary nurse in the assessment of needs and organising of care.To co-ordinate shifts and provide supervision for support workers and students.To work within a team of nurses and other professionals who are committed to the deliveryof a quality service.
To adopt a flexible approach to hours of duty, in order to meet the needs of the service over a 24-hour period.To take charge of a designated clinical area and deputise as appropriate.To represent the Ward Manager and/or care team, at appropriate forums and disseminate information as required.To represent the clinical team perspective at multidisciplinary meetings and clinical reviews of patient care.To be an active participant in the multi-disciplinary team, formulating care plans andutilising appropriate assessments.
Main duties of the job
To ensure that a comprehensive mental and physical health assessments are completed on admissionTo ensure that all patients have a physical health and mental health care plan and MEWS monitoring in place ensuring regular review of both.Monitor, evaluate and modify physical healthcare interventions/treatments in relation to acute and chronic physical health conditions and to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention(s).To provide a highly specialised range of physical healthcare interventions and knowledge of evidence based models of practice.To take appropriate action when working with vulnerable adults and children following safeguarding vulnerable adult and children procedures, liaising with appropriate agencies.The ability to act promptly and safely by prioritising patients physical healthcare needs and co-ordinating related care.Ensure participation in clinical supervision.To have a basic knowledge of the MHA (1983/2007)To have knowledge of the Mental capacity Act (2005)To promote respect for diversity and combat stigma and exclusion.To communicate with and support relatives and carers and actively promote their involvement with the patients physical care.To be aware of the physical safety and security of the building reporting any problemsTo administer medication within NMC guidelines and Trust's Medicines Code.
About us
NHS Pension contributions
27 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays
Excellent training and development opportunities
Free uniform
NHS Discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
The opportunity to work with passionate healthcare professionals
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver a high standard of evidence based inpatient nursing care in the designated caregroup in partnership with the team, the service users and where appropriate their familyTo act as a primary nurse in the assessment of needs and organising of care.To co-ordinate shifts and provide supervision for support workers and students.To work within a team of nurses and other professionals who are committed to the deliveryof a quality service.
To adopt a flexible approach to hours of duty, in order to meet the needs of the serviceover a 24-hour period.To take charge of a designated clinical area and deputise as appropriate.To represent the Ward Manager and/or care team, at appropriate forums and disseminateinformation as required.To represent the clinical team perspective at multidisciplinary meetings and clinical reviewsof patient care.To be an active participant in the multi-disciplinary team, formulating care plans and utilising appropriate assessments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver a high standard of evidence based inpatient nursing care in the designated caregroup in partnership with the team, the service users and where appropriate their familyTo act as a primary nurse in the assessment of needs and organising of care.To co-ordinate shifts and provide supervision for support workers and students.To work within a team of nurses and other professionals who are committed to the deliveryof a quality service.
To adopt a flexible approach to hours of duty, in order to meet the needs of the serviceover a 24-hour period.To take charge of a designated clinical area and deputise as appropriate.To represent the Ward Manager and/or care team, at appropriate forums and disseminateinformation as required.To represent the clinical team perspective at multidisciplinary meetings and clinical reviewsof patient care.To be an active participant in the multi-disciplinary team, formulating care plans and utilising appropriate assessments.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role.
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).
