Job summary
To lead and deliver patient centred care aligned with the trust vision and collaborating for care strategy
To support and assist the Ward Manager to provide continuing responsibility for the ward.
To provide leadership and support to the unit nursing team
In the absence of the Ward Manager, to assume responsibility for the management and support of the unit..
To deliver a high standard of evidence based care to acute inpatient service users.
To ensure the optimum level of safe and effective care within the allocated resources
Act as a resource and source of expertise to the unit team
Support the unit team to build on their practice, help staff to progress their career and enhance their expertise through robust supervision and access to training and development
To ensure a continuously improving service, in line with the clinical governance framework, Trust objectives, and the NHS performance framework
Main duties of the job
Use clinical skills and knowledge to provide specialist advice and support to peer group staff, patients and relatives.
Act as a clinical expert and positive role model for all staff.
Provide professional leadership, advice and guidance to nursing and non-nursing staff, within the nursing environment and foster collaborative partnerships with other disciplines within the nursing environment.
Lead and develop the supervision and management of clinical nursing practice within the area of responsibility to ensure safe and effective holistic evidenced based care.
Lead in the development of clinical standards ensuring these are set, embedded and monitored in accordance with the needs of the service in conjunction with the ward manger.
Responsible for the assessment implementation and evaluation of care plans for individual service users.
Work as a key worker advising and supporting colleagues as required
To take charge of the unit in the absence of the person with continuing responsibility, this includes the role of bed manager for the unit.
To teach and supervise the team, including qualified, non-qualified and learners.
Responsible for reporting to the Team Manager (or nominated deputy) any circumstances that may affect the delivery of care and / or efficient running of the ward.
Ensure all staff adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist the Ward Manager in the day to day operation of the clinical area, and the development of the team.
Ensure that the environment is clean, pleasant and comfortable and suitable for its use at all times, taking action as appropriate to ensure high standards are maintained. Adhering to Infection Control and PLACE requirement.
Assist in the management of human resources, by preparing duty rotas, planning annual leave, study leave, mandatory courses and monitor sickness and absence in accordance with policy. This is to ensure that the clinical area is adequately and appropriately staffed at all times in order to meet the changing demands of the service. Provide statistical information as required.
Contribute to the development of the service by participating in forums/ steering groups/ meetings as required.
Work collaboratively as a Key Worker within the multidisciplinary team, acting as a role model for good practice; this includes liaising with associated professionals and other agencies, and offering support and guidance to clinical team as necessary.
Ensure that service user centred care plans are developed, implemented, evaluated and recorded. Monitor the standard of care plans, ensuring that they are relevant and up to date.
Facilitate ward / unit activities.
Participate in the assessment of service users who present in crisis during the 24 hour period, liaising with other services as required.
Ensure effective and therapeutic communication with service users, carers, visitors and staff. Make effective use of evidence based practice in day to day clinical practice.
Implement and ensure effective use of the Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act where necessary. Represent nursing team and provide reports for Managers Hearings and Mental Health Act Tribunals.
Lead on the formulation of plans for the patients discharge and transfer from the clinical areas in line with Care Programme Approach, Community Care Act 1990 and discharge policy.
Ensure adherence to Trust policies and procedures at all times. Assist with the development and/or revision of policies and procedures as necessary.
Supervise and monitor the use of supplies and equipment ensuring supplies are adequate and used appropriately. Assist in the maintenance of financial records as necessary.
Participate in teaching programmes with all staff including students. Have an awareness of own development and training needs. Maintain a learning environment. Assist in the induction of new staff. Participate in Performance Appraisal.
Participate in Clinical and Management supervision, providing structured and regular meetings with identified nurses. Participate in Preceptorship programme, the Teaching and Assessing of nursing students, and the Mentorship of unqualified staff including Associate Practitioners.
Undertake role of shift co-ordinator and unit nurse, ensuring that resources are used effectively, monitor duty rota to ensure that staffing is adequate in relation to ward requirements and that if required staff are redeployed as necessary within the unit.
Undertake other link roles for specified areas as required, including Infection Control, Health and Safety, PALS liaison and Student Placements.
Take a lead and support colleagues in interventions relating to the management of violence and aggression, including de-escalation techniques and the use of physical intervention (TASI) as necessary.
Participate in the selection and recruitment of new staff as required.
Undertake investigations in accordance with Patient Safety Incident Reporting Framework (PSIRF) in the absence of the senior nurse. Deal with complaints as appropriate.
Ensure staff are aware of Trust Fire Procedure, may be required to act as Fire Officer in the absence of senior clinician.
Ability to work flexibly over a 24 hour period in order to meet the operational requirements of the unit.
Undertake any additional duties deemed appropriate to grade.
Communicate policies and procedures within the service and externally to ensure effective understanding and implementation.
Maintain effective relationships with members of the Trust and other statutory and voluntary organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist the Ward Manager in the day to day operation of the clinical area, and the development of the team.
Ensure that the environment is clean, pleasant and comfortable and suitable for its use at all times, taking action as appropriate to ensure high standards are maintained. Adhering to Infection Control and PLACE requirement.
Assist in the management of human resources, by preparing duty rotas, planning annual leave, study leave, mandatory courses and monitor sickness and absence in accordance with policy. This is to ensure that the clinical area is adequately and appropriately staffed at all times in order to meet the changing demands of the service. Provide statistical information as required.
Contribute to the development of the service by participating in forums/ steering groups/ meetings as required.
Work collaboratively as a Key Worker within the multidisciplinary team, acting as a role model for good practice; this includes liaising with associated professionals and other agencies, and offering support and guidance to clinical team as necessary.
Ensure that service user centred care plans are developed, implemented, evaluated and recorded. Monitor the standard of care plans, ensuring that they are relevant and up to date.
Facilitate ward / unit activities.
Participate in the assessment of service users who present in crisis during the 24 hour period, liaising with other services as required.
Ensure effective and therapeutic communication with service users, carers, visitors and staff. Make effective use of evidence based practice in day to day clinical practice.
Implement and ensure effective use of the Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act where necessary. Represent nursing team and provide reports for Managers Hearings and Mental Health Act Tribunals.
Lead on the formulation of plans for the patients discharge and transfer from the clinical areas in line with Care Programme Approach, Community Care Act 1990 and discharge policy.
Ensure adherence to Trust policies and procedures at all times. Assist with the development and/or revision of policies and procedures as necessary.
Supervise and monitor the use of supplies and equipment ensuring supplies are adequate and used appropriately. Assist in the maintenance of financial records as necessary.
Participate in teaching programmes with all staff including students. Have an awareness of own development and training needs. Maintain a learning environment. Assist in the induction of new staff. Participate in Performance Appraisal.
Participate in Clinical and Management supervision, providing structured and regular meetings with identified nurses. Participate in Preceptorship programme, the Teaching and Assessing of nursing students, and the Mentorship of unqualified staff including Associate Practitioners.
Undertake role of shift co-ordinator and unit nurse, ensuring that resources are used effectively, monitor duty rota to ensure that staffing is adequate in relation to ward requirements and that if required staff are redeployed as necessary within the unit.
Undertake other link roles for specified areas as required, including Infection Control, Health and Safety, PALS liaison and Student Placements.
Take a lead and support colleagues in interventions relating to the management of violence and aggression, including de-escalation techniques and the use of physical intervention (TASI) as necessary.
Participate in the selection and recruitment of new staff as required.
Undertake investigations in accordance with Patient Safety Incident Reporting Framework (PSIRF) in the absence of the senior nurse. Deal with complaints as appropriate.
Ensure staff are aware of Trust Fire Procedure, may be required to act as Fire Officer in the absence of senior clinician.
Ability to work flexibly over a 24 hour period in order to meet the operational requirements of the unit.
Undertake any additional duties deemed appropriate to grade.
Communicate policies and procedures within the service and externally to ensure effective understanding and implementation.
Maintain effective relationships with members of the Trust and other statutory and voluntary organisations.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- oNMC Registered Mental Health Nurse
- oENB 998 or equivalent.
- oMentorship qualification Evidence of post qualifying continued learning
Desirable
- oEvidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of Mental Health Act & Mental Capacity Act. o
- oProven ability to work effectively and with clients with a wide range of clinical presentations including mental illness, neurodiversity and learning disabilities
Desirable
- oResearch and development skills and relevant qualification
Skills/Experience
Essential
- oWorking within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings
- oAbility to be a role model of good practice.
- oExcellent organisational and time management skills.
- oAbility to problem solve and use sound judgment in decision making
- oGood oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language
Desirable
- oExperience of working holistically with Adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impact on wellbeing
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oDemonstrate an understanding of service user and carers involvement in planning and delivery of services.
- oDemonstrate an understanding of professional issues and trends in the (fill in with service) setting and wider service provision.
- oDemonstrate an ability to implement evidence based practice.
- oAbility to build a team and lead effectively
- oAbility to provide clinical leadership
Desirable
- an environment which ensures effective clinical care, stimulates change through clinical appraisal and seeks to develop innovative practice
- oExperience of recruitment and selection
- oAbility to analyse statistical data
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- oNMC Registered Mental Health Nurse
- oENB 998 or equivalent.
- oMentorship qualification Evidence of post qualifying continued learning
Desirable
- oEvidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of Mental Health Act & Mental Capacity Act. o
- oProven ability to work effectively and with clients with a wide range of clinical presentations including mental illness, neurodiversity and learning disabilities
Desirable
- oResearch and development skills and relevant qualification
Skills/Experience
Essential
- oWorking within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings
- oAbility to be a role model of good practice.
- oExcellent organisational and time management skills.
- oAbility to problem solve and use sound judgment in decision making
- oGood oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language
Desirable
- oExperience of working holistically with Adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impact on wellbeing
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oDemonstrate an understanding of service user and carers involvement in planning and delivery of services.
- oDemonstrate an understanding of professional issues and trends in the (fill in with service) setting and wider service provision.
- oDemonstrate an ability to implement evidence based practice.
- oAbility to build a team and lead effectively
- oAbility to provide clinical leadership
Desirable
- an environment which ensures effective clinical care, stimulates change through clinical appraisal and seeks to develop innovative practice
- oExperience of recruitment and selection
- oAbility to analyse statistical data
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).