Staff Nurse

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

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Job summary

We have an exciting full time opportunity for a band 5 Nurse at the Russell Clinic In Exeter.

The role will require the successful applicant .....

To deliver consistently high quality care and treatment
To ensure our services are driven by the voices of people who use them
To build a reputation as a recognised centre of excellence and expertise
To attract and retain talented people and to create a great place to work, with a shared sense of pride and ambition
To challenge discrimination and stigma and to champion recovery, inclusion and wellbeing
To be an efficient, thriving and successful organisation with a sustainable future.
To assess care needs, develop, implement and evaluate individual care plans.
To provide named nurse role to people who use our service.
To promote and improve quality of service provided.
To manage the unit in the absence of Ward Manager / Team Leader
To participate in the internal rotation system including weekend working

Main duties of the job

To be a proactive, skilled member of the ward Multi-Disciplinary team

To have knowledge and experience of providing individual and group clinical/therapy work.

To demonstrate effective leadership and assist with providing advice and guidance to non qualified staff and students.

To be responsible for the provision and maintenance of effective therapeutic relationships, which at all times acknowledges the rights, personal dignity and encourages opportunity for growth and development of the person using this service.

To provide cross cover to other mental health units located on the same site when there is a clinical need.

To work in line with agreed safeguarding protocols at all times

Actively engage in required training

To demonstrate a working knowledge of the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 (including 2007 updates), Mental Capacity Act 2005 (to include Deprivation of Liberty safeguards), Care Programme Approach, and National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990.

To work to the NICE and NMC Guidelines and Standards.

To be aware of and work in line with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

Our values

We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Date posted

22 December 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,065 to £32,934 a year Band 5

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-22-8299

Job locations

Russell Clinic - Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RMN/ Registered Nurse (Mental Health) with current registration.
A willingness to complete Trust Mandatory Courses (will be required to complete and undertake relevant Physical Interventions training with adjustments considered if required)

Experience

Essential

Experience of Adult and/or Older Persons mental health nursing and the nursing process

Desirable

Experience of working with people with a diagnosis of dementia

Physical Skills

Essential

To attend Mandatory Training for either 5 day or 3 day restraint (as determined by manager/service), Breakaway, Manual Handling etc.
To be able to work on the internal ward shift rotation which includes night duties

Communication Skills

Essential

Excellent verbal and written skills.
Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users, carers and other professional bodies.
Excellent IT skills.
Ability to engage in and lead (when required) MDT meetings

Desirable

Knowledge of electronic care notes

Other

Essential

To work to the Trust Data Protection and Confidentiality guidance/policy
Be able to work as part of a team.
Work as an effective role model.
Promote effective service delivery and future changes in a positive way
Willingness to develop self

Analytical & Judgement Skills

Essential

Ability to assess situations, make decisions, co-ordinate and organise appropriate responses.
Have an awareness and ability to maintain personal boundaries.
Able to risk assess

Planning & Organising Skills

Essential

To be able to plan and implement all aspects of nursing skills.
To demonstrate effective leadership skills, promote effective role model across the ward environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RMN/ Registered Nurse (Mental Health) with current registration.
A willingness to complete Trust Mandatory Courses (will be required to complete and undertake relevant Physical Interventions training with adjustments considered if required)

Experience

Essential

Experience of Adult and/or Older Persons mental health nursing and the nursing process

Desirable

Experience of working with people with a diagnosis of dementia

Physical Skills

Essential

To attend Mandatory Training for either 5 day or 3 day restraint (as determined by manager/service), Breakaway, Manual Handling etc.
To be able to work on the internal ward shift rotation which includes night duties

Communication Skills

Essential

Excellent verbal and written skills.
Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users, carers and other professional bodies.
Excellent IT skills.
Ability to engage in and lead (when required) MDT meetings

Desirable

Knowledge of electronic care notes

Other

Essential

To work to the Trust Data Protection and Confidentiality guidance/policy
Be able to work as part of a team.
Work as an effective role model.
Promote effective service delivery and future changes in a positive way
Willingness to develop self

Analytical & Judgement Skills

Essential

Ability to assess situations, make decisions, co-ordinate and organise appropriate responses.
Have an awareness and ability to maintain personal boundaries.
Able to risk assess

Planning & Organising Skills

Essential

To be able to plan and implement all aspects of nursing skills.
To demonstrate effective leadership skills, promote effective role model across the ward environment.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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