Job summary
Fountains Court is a 26 bedded Older People's Assessment Unit in Bedford providing high quality person centred care to individuals with both functional and organic mental health needs.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Registered Mental Health Nurse with a passion and keen interest in the care of Older People to join our welcoming and supportive team.
You will form an integral part of the MDT and be responsible for supporting the management team and unregistered staff by having an active role in developing, monitoring and maintaining care standards through role modelling, clear decision making and demonstrating your highly developed clinical skills.
At Fountains Court we take pride in our commitment to the provision of person centred care and delivering a positive experience for both our patients and carers during admission. We are motivated to improve quality at all times and welcome innovative and creative ideas and ways of working to enhance patient, carer and staff experience.
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical leadership and management to a team of nursing staff within an older adult mental health care environment.
To provide assistance to the Clinical Nurse Manager and Matron in the development of clinical practice and evidence based practice.
To provide high standards of patient care and improve quality of care at ward level by applying principles of clinical governance.
To work collaboratively with nurse management on the ward and the MDT to promote continuous quality improvement and a high performance culture.
Assess, implement and review care plans and evaluate outcomes provided to clientgroup.
Formulate care plans to meet the need of the individual patient in discussion with other professionals as well as the patient/ carer/ advocate. Support the patient to maintain their personal identity, dignity and privacy. Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care and treatment on the ward.
Maintain daily and accurate documentation, ensuring care plans are up to date, accurate and pertinent to the patients, including meeting their cultural and spiritual needs
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further information.
Person Specification
Educational / Qualification
Essential
- RMN - Registered Mental Health Nurse
- RGN - Registered General Nurse
Desirable
- Experience in an area relevant to caring for older adults with mental health problems and/or physical health conditions.
- Basic understanding in principles of Quality Improvement (QI)
Experience
Essential
- Providing clinical supervision to staff
- Experience of being a staff nurse
- Positive contribution to clinical practice
- Direct experience of care delivery in an older adult setting
Desirable
- Proven track record in achievements in clinical care
- Evidence of clinical credibility
- Experience of education, training, risk assessment & management and Clinical Governance
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to contribute to and support change
- Commitment to high standards of professional Nursing Practice and Conduct
- Evidence of excellent written and verbal communication skills particularly relating to older adults with mental health and physical health problems
- Ability to make holistic assessments and produce a comprehensive care plan for older adults with mental health disorder and possible risks to self/others
- Ability to assess, plan implement and evaluate care using evidence based approaches
- Ability to administer medication safely
- Demonstrate sound skills in a clinical area
- Ability to recognise and manage stress in the workplace
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Familiar with concepts of clinical supervision and appraisals.
- Possess a sound knowledge of clinical risk management.
- Awareness of national agendas and DoH guidance.
- Knowledge of issues affecting adults in relation to acute mental health, physical health and social care needs.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of nursing interventions appropriate to the needs of the patient group
- De-escalation and PMVA
- Mental Health Act 1983
- Mental Capacity Act 2005 and DoLs
- Care Act 2014
- Care Programme Approach
- NMC Code of Conduct
- Evidence of self-development and self-awareness
- Enthusiasm and commitment
- Team player - able to work across disciplines & professions
- Willingness to undertake further training, relevant to clinical area.
- Equal opportunities
Desirable
- An interest in Quality Improvement
Person Specification
Educational / Qualification
Essential
- RMN - Registered Mental Health Nurse
- RGN - Registered General Nurse
Desirable
- Experience in an area relevant to caring for older adults with mental health problems and/or physical health conditions.
- Basic understanding in principles of Quality Improvement (QI)
Experience
Essential
- Providing clinical supervision to staff
- Experience of being a staff nurse
- Positive contribution to clinical practice
- Direct experience of care delivery in an older adult setting
Desirable
- Proven track record in achievements in clinical care
- Evidence of clinical credibility
- Experience of education, training, risk assessment & management and Clinical Governance
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to contribute to and support change
- Commitment to high standards of professional Nursing Practice and Conduct
- Evidence of excellent written and verbal communication skills particularly relating to older adults with mental health and physical health problems
- Ability to make holistic assessments and produce a comprehensive care plan for older adults with mental health disorder and possible risks to self/others
- Ability to assess, plan implement and evaluate care using evidence based approaches
- Ability to administer medication safely
- Demonstrate sound skills in a clinical area
- Ability to recognise and manage stress in the workplace
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Familiar with concepts of clinical supervision and appraisals.
- Possess a sound knowledge of clinical risk management.
- Awareness of national agendas and DoH guidance.
- Knowledge of issues affecting adults in relation to acute mental health, physical health and social care needs.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of nursing interventions appropriate to the needs of the patient group
- De-escalation and PMVA
- Mental Health Act 1983
- Mental Capacity Act 2005 and DoLs
- Care Act 2014
- Care Programme Approach
- NMC Code of Conduct
- Evidence of self-development and self-awareness
- Enthusiasm and commitment
- Team player - able to work across disciplines & professions
- Willingness to undertake further training, relevant to clinical area.
- Equal opportunities
Desirable
- An interest in Quality Improvement
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).
