Job summary
About us
Jasmine Lodge is an 8 bedded acute mental health inpatient ward. We
offer admission to women who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health
difficulties, admission is conjoint admission with their baby to avoid
separation.
Jasmine Lodge aims to provide a place for mothers and their baby to feel
safe, hopeful, empowered and included at a time of acute distress. We endeavour
to engage with wider support networks and to promote a nurturing relationship
between mothers and their babies.
We will offer you the training and development support you need to begin
a fulfilling career. In return, you will need to be motivated, flexible and
eager to learn.
Devon Partnership NHS Trust is growing as we establish ourselves us as
one of the leading providers of mental health services in the country.
Working as part of Devon Partnership NHS Trust, you will make a difference
to peoples lives from the moment you start.
Prior experience of working within inpatient mental health services is desirable.
You will be expected to follow infection control precautions, this means
you should come to work "bare below the elbows" including rings
watches and nail varnish. Due to covid19 you will be required to wear a
surgical face mask and eye protection for the duration of your shift. You may
also be involved in nursing someone with covid19.
Main duties of the job
Your day to day role will include providing emotional and practical support to mothers in distress and supporting mothers to problem solve. You will be expected to provide practical and physical care to babies including changing nappies, bathing, and feeding, therefore prior experience of this is desirable. This could be in a group or a 1:1 basis depending on the needs of the mother & baby.
You will be expected to accompany mothers & babies on leave from the hospital, for local walks or home leave, and you will be expected to support in group therapeutic activities to aid recovery and rehabilitation. This also ensures that the babies get the best start in life and support the mothers to continue to engage in the activities she may have wanted to if she was not needing hospital admission.
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.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These 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 conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
assist multi-disciplinary team members in the delivery of care and treatment
for women using services. The care provided will encompass social, physical,
intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs of women.
Be
responsible for undertaking practical procedures under the supervision of
trained nursing staff.
Duties and
Responsibilities
Communication and Working Relationship Skills
-
To
communicate effectively with inpatient women taking into account any
communication difficulties they may have and responding appropriately.
-
To form and
maintain therapeutic relationships with individuals and other professionals
and agencies.
-
To maintain
accurate and complete records consistent with legislation, policies and
procedures.
-
To
communicate in a professional manner that is consistent with relevant
legislation, policies and procedures.
-
Taking, recording
and reporting telephone messages.
-
Providing
and receiving routine information to assist in undertaking the role.
-
Participate
in ward / team meetings and discussions.
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
-
The post holder will be aware
of and work within their own limits, and competencies.
-
Take part in the constant
assessment of risk and management of risk in conjunction with the qualified
staff.
-
Take part and be aware of
Health and Safety matters as appropriate.
-
Be punctual for work and
conduct themselves in a professional manner in accordance with Trust
Policies.
Planning and Organisational Skills
-
To be
involved in the assessment and implementation of individual treatment
programmes and the persons recovery care plan under the supervision of
qualified staff.
-
To
prioritise tasks and manage the shift workload in discussion with the
Nurse-in-Charge.
-
Participate
in flexible shift system, which requires you to work days, evening, nights,
weekends and public holiday's dependant on the needs of the ward.
-
In order to
provide comprehensive and quality services to individuals, the post holder
will if necessary be required to work in other areas of the service as
directed by the Line Manager / Nurse-in-Charge.
Responsibility for
Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy
-
To be fully aware of each womans recovery
care plan and be involved in clinical formulation and delivery of allocated
womens recovery care plans.
-
To participate fully in the allocated
/associate nurse role.
-
Participation in the delivery of
therapeutic interventions, - assisting / facilitating in the running of group
and individual 1-1 activities, offering time in positive activity and
engagement.
-
Participate in procedures involving
intensive engagement and care of women who are distressed and / or verbally
or physically aggressive.
-
To provide support with daily living
skills.
-
Assist in all aspects of physical nursing
care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
-
Be able to recognise signs of abuse and
know procedures they need to follow to escalate their concerns.
-
Provide regular and practical support to
individuals and their carers.
-
To maintain the dignity and wellbeing of
women, their babies and their carers at all times.
-
Assisting in the monitoring of patient
nutritional needs.
-
Escorting women under direction of
Nurse-in-Charge.
-
To assist individuals gain access to
resources including benefits and welfare rights.
-
Participating in ward / team
Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings and discussions.
-
Keep accurate records of interventions and
care provided as identified in patient care plans as directed by the
Nurse-in-Charge and ensure all entries are validated on the electronic
records system.
-
Promptly report any difficulties
encountered whilst implementing agreed care plans to the Nurse-in-Charge, and
be able to report both verbally and in written form against progress of care
plans.
Fitness to Practice and to
Undertake Job Role
-
The post holder
should ensure their fitness to undertake the post they should be able to
demonstrate they are able to undertake the level of general training and
personal safety training appropriate to their role and work area, and keep
this training up-to-date.
-
If the ability
to perform Physical Intervention Techniques or Prevention of Violence,
Management is a requirement of the role, the post holder must declare
physical fitness to undertake such a role.
-
The post holder
should act quickly to protect the safety of individuals if they have reason
to believe that they or a colleague may not be fit to undertake the duties
within their job role.
-
Act within
competency.
Policy, Service, Research,
Innovation & Improvement
-
To complete all
core training requirements and other appropriate training courses, to
maintain individual professional development.
-
To comply with
all DPT policies, protocols, procedures relevant to the role.
-
Report any
observed incidence of unprofessional behaviour, accidents/incidents, untoward
occurrences or faulty equipment to the Nurse-in-charge or Line Manager.
-
To participate
professionally in service development and proposed service changes.
-
To take part in
any audit processes as required.
-
Comply with
universal Infection Control precautions and procedures.
Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and
Other Resources
-
Assist
in maintaining safety and security of the environment.
-
Helping
to maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the environment (including
equipment).
-
To
have knowledge and understanding of counter fraud.
-
To
ensure Trust policies and legislation are followed regarding patient's
property and monies.
-
To
ensure accurate documentation and record keeping.
-
To
participate in the monitoring, ordering and receipts of stock and non-stock
supplies of the ward.
Responsibility for
Supervision, Leadership & Management
-
To actively
participate in regular supervision and an annual staff appraisal which
includes service objectives and individual learning and development needs in
accordance with Trust policy.
-
To participate
in and support students learning along with other members of the team.
Information Resources
& Administrative Duties
-
To effectively
use the Trust's IT systems (Carenotes), off duty (E-roster), learning and
development (E-learning), online and any other IT systems either current or
in the future as commensurate with the role.
-
Maintaining
confidentiality of information being aware of Trust policies and local
protocols and keeping up-to-date with changes.
Any Other Specific Tasks
Required
-
To contribute
to the provision of a safe therapeutic environment for women, babies, staff
and visitors to the unit.
-
To take on
responsibility for duties assigned by Line Manager.
General
Information
Confidentiality
The post holder
will maintain appropriate confidentiality of information relating to the Trust,
individuals and Patient information. The post holder will be expected to comply
with all aspects of the Data Protection Act.
Equality & Diversity
Devon Partnership NHS Trust is committed to recruiting and
supporting a diverse workforce and so we welcome applications from all sections
of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or sexual
orientation, maternity/pregnancy, marriage/civil partnership or transgender
status. The Trust expects all staff to behave in a way which recognises and
respects this diversity in line with the appropriate standards.
Risk Management / Health and Safety
Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on
them under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, ensure that agreed safety
procedures are carried out and maintain a safe environment for employees,
patients and visitors.
Safeguarding
It is a requirement
that all staff undertake core training requirements. The Trust has clearly
defined structures for safeguarding adults and children, these are underpinned
with policies, procedures and additional training where appropriate depending
of role.
Records Management
The post holder has responsibility for the timely and
accurate creation, maintenance and storage of records in accordance with Trust
policy, including email documents and with regard to the Data Protection Act,
The Freedom of Information Act and any other relevant statutory requirements.
Clinical Governance
The post holder
will be expected to participate in clinical governance activities to assist the
Trust to provide high quality services.
Prevention and
Control of healthcare Associated Infection
The post holder is
expected to comply with Trust Infection Control Policies and conduct themselves
at all times in such a manner as to minimise the risk of healthcare associated
infection.
Smoking
The Trust operates a non-smoking policy. Employees are
not permitted to smoke anywhere within the premises of the Trust or when
outside on official business. Staff must also be mindful of public perception
and must therefore not smoke whilst travelling in Trust identified vehicles or
when can be identified as Devon Partnership Mental Health Trust staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
assist multi-disciplinary team members in the delivery of care and treatment
for women using services. The care provided will encompass social, physical,
intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs of women.
Be
responsible for undertaking practical procedures under the supervision of
trained nursing staff.
Duties and
Responsibilities
Communication and Working Relationship Skills
-
To
communicate effectively with inpatient women taking into account any
communication difficulties they may have and responding appropriately.
-
To form and
maintain therapeutic relationships with individuals and other professionals
and agencies.
-
To maintain
accurate and complete records consistent with legislation, policies and
procedures.
-
To
communicate in a professional manner that is consistent with relevant
legislation, policies and procedures.
-
Taking, recording
and reporting telephone messages.
-
Providing
and receiving routine information to assist in undertaking the role.
-
Participate
in ward / team meetings and discussions.
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
-
The post holder will be aware
of and work within their own limits, and competencies.
-
Take part in the constant
assessment of risk and management of risk in conjunction with the qualified
staff.
-
Take part and be aware of
Health and Safety matters as appropriate.
-
Be punctual for work and
conduct themselves in a professional manner in accordance with Trust
Policies.
Planning and Organisational Skills
-
To be
involved in the assessment and implementation of individual treatment
programmes and the persons recovery care plan under the supervision of
qualified staff.
-
To
prioritise tasks and manage the shift workload in discussion with the
Nurse-in-Charge.
-
Participate
in flexible shift system, which requires you to work days, evening, nights,
weekends and public holiday's dependant on the needs of the ward.
-
In order to
provide comprehensive and quality services to individuals, the post holder
will if necessary be required to work in other areas of the service as
directed by the Line Manager / Nurse-in-Charge.
Responsibility for
Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy
-
To be fully aware of each womans recovery
care plan and be involved in clinical formulation and delivery of allocated
womens recovery care plans.
-
To participate fully in the allocated
/associate nurse role.
-
Participation in the delivery of
therapeutic interventions, - assisting / facilitating in the running of group
and individual 1-1 activities, offering time in positive activity and
engagement.
-
Participate in procedures involving
intensive engagement and care of women who are distressed and / or verbally
or physically aggressive.
-
To provide support with daily living
skills.
-
Assist in all aspects of physical nursing
care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
-
Be able to recognise signs of abuse and
know procedures they need to follow to escalate their concerns.
-
Provide regular and practical support to
individuals and their carers.
-
To maintain the dignity and wellbeing of
women, their babies and their carers at all times.
-
Assisting in the monitoring of patient
nutritional needs.
-
Escorting women under direction of
Nurse-in-Charge.
-
To assist individuals gain access to
resources including benefits and welfare rights.
-
Participating in ward / team
Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings and discussions.
-
Keep accurate records of interventions and
care provided as identified in patient care plans as directed by the
Nurse-in-Charge and ensure all entries are validated on the electronic
records system.
-
Promptly report any difficulties
encountered whilst implementing agreed care plans to the Nurse-in-Charge, and
be able to report both verbally and in written form against progress of care
plans.
Fitness to Practice and to
Undertake Job Role
-
The post holder
should ensure their fitness to undertake the post they should be able to
demonstrate they are able to undertake the level of general training and
personal safety training appropriate to their role and work area, and keep
this training up-to-date.
-
If the ability
to perform Physical Intervention Techniques or Prevention of Violence,
Management is a requirement of the role, the post holder must declare
physical fitness to undertake such a role.
-
The post holder
should act quickly to protect the safety of individuals if they have reason
to believe that they or a colleague may not be fit to undertake the duties
within their job role.
-
Act within
competency.
Policy, Service, Research,
Innovation & Improvement
-
To complete all
core training requirements and other appropriate training courses, to
maintain individual professional development.
-
To comply with
all DPT policies, protocols, procedures relevant to the role.
-
Report any
observed incidence of unprofessional behaviour, accidents/incidents, untoward
occurrences or faulty equipment to the Nurse-in-charge or Line Manager.
-
To participate
professionally in service development and proposed service changes.
-
To take part in
any audit processes as required.
-
Comply with
universal Infection Control precautions and procedures.
Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and
Other Resources
-
Assist
in maintaining safety and security of the environment.
-
Helping
to maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the environment (including
equipment).
-
To
have knowledge and understanding of counter fraud.
-
To
ensure Trust policies and legislation are followed regarding patient's
property and monies.
-
To
ensure accurate documentation and record keeping.
-
To
participate in the monitoring, ordering and receipts of stock and non-stock
supplies of the ward.
Responsibility for
Supervision, Leadership & Management
-
To actively
participate in regular supervision and an annual staff appraisal which
includes service objectives and individual learning and development needs in
accordance with Trust policy.
-
To participate
in and support students learning along with other members of the team.
Information Resources
& Administrative Duties
-
To effectively
use the Trust's IT systems (Carenotes), off duty (E-roster), learning and
development (E-learning), online and any other IT systems either current or
in the future as commensurate with the role.
-
Maintaining
confidentiality of information being aware of Trust policies and local
protocols and keeping up-to-date with changes.
Any Other Specific Tasks
Required
-
To contribute
to the provision of a safe therapeutic environment for women, babies, staff
and visitors to the unit.
-
To take on
responsibility for duties assigned by Line Manager.
General
Information
Confidentiality
The post holder
will maintain appropriate confidentiality of information relating to the Trust,
individuals and Patient information. The post holder will be expected to comply
with all aspects of the Data Protection Act.
Equality & Diversity
Devon Partnership NHS Trust is committed to recruiting and
supporting a diverse workforce and so we welcome applications from all sections
of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or sexual
orientation, maternity/pregnancy, marriage/civil partnership or transgender
status. The Trust expects all staff to behave in a way which recognises and
respects this diversity in line with the appropriate standards.
Risk Management / Health and Safety
Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on
them under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, ensure that agreed safety
procedures are carried out and maintain a safe environment for employees,
patients and visitors.
Safeguarding
It is a requirement
that all staff undertake core training requirements. The Trust has clearly
defined structures for safeguarding adults and children, these are underpinned
with policies, procedures and additional training where appropriate depending
of role.
Records Management
The post holder has responsibility for the timely and
accurate creation, maintenance and storage of records in accordance with Trust
policy, including email documents and with regard to the Data Protection Act,
The Freedom of Information Act and any other relevant statutory requirements.
Clinical Governance
The post holder
will be expected to participate in clinical governance activities to assist the
Trust to provide high quality services.
Prevention and
Control of healthcare Associated Infection
The post holder is
expected to comply with Trust Infection Control Policies and conduct themselves
at all times in such a manner as to minimise the risk of healthcare associated
infection.
Smoking
The Trust operates a non-smoking policy. Employees are
not permitted to smoke anywhere within the premises of the Trust or when
outside on official business. Staff must also be mindful of public perception
and must therefore not smoke whilst travelling in Trust identified vehicles or
when can be identified as Devon Partnership Mental Health Trust staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Education
- If equivalent qualification is not already obtained, to complete QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care within 12 months of commencing employment.
Desirable
- Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health settings.
- NVQ level 3, QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Previous employment / experience of working with people in a caring situation or previous experience working in a different role within mental health services
- Awareness of safeguarding principles
- IT skills
Desirable
- Previous care experience with people who have Mental Health difficulties.
- Knowledge of mental health and a basic understanding of physical health presentations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Education
- If equivalent qualification is not already obtained, to complete QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care within 12 months of commencing employment.
Desirable
- Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health settings.
- NVQ level 3, QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Previous employment / experience of working with people in a caring situation or previous experience working in a different role within mental health services
- Awareness of safeguarding principles
- IT skills
Desirable
- Previous care experience with people who have Mental Health difficulties.
- Knowledge of mental health and a basic understanding of physical health presentations.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
