Staff Nurse

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic individuals to join our inpatient specialist dementia ward based in Exeter. Whether you are newly qualified, hold years of experience or are simply looking for a change in career we are looking to appoint people who are passionate about nursing. The job offers a challenging yet rewarding environment with opportunities to consistently learn.

Belvedere Ward provides high quality of care and treatment for people who have complex health needs and a cognitive impairment. We provide a multi disciplinary assessment of patient need to inform their current needs and future care needs.

The team are an enthusiastic and highly motivated team, with a passion for working with older adults. We work closely as a multi-disciplinary team and work well together allowing us to better support our patients and one another. We aim to support the overall health and wellbeing of our staff, keeping them physically and psychologically well which is important in these current times.

Main duties of the job

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established team, who work together to deliver high quality service to all patients. The team hold shared values and encourage staff to learn and develop their existing skills. Devon Partnership Trust runs excellent development courses that are available to all staff.

Belvedere Ward welcome both experienced nurses and new qualified nurses to apply. We have a highly motivated workforce who are encouraged to develop themselves and that of the service.We have great mentors who will encourage newly qualified nurses to learn and develop, setting great foundations for your future career.

Job Purpose

To assess care needs, develop, implement and evaluate individual care plans.
To provide named nurse role to people who use our service.
to work alongside families and carers to provide person centred care and to meet the needs of our patients and others that are important to them
To participate in the internal rotation system including weekend working

Duties and Responsibilities include

To be a proactive, skilled member of the ward Multi-Disciplinary team
To demonstrate effective leadership and assist with providing advice and guidance to non qualified staff and students.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health & learning disability 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

11 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,055 to £32,934 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-23-6026

Job locations

Belvedere Ward, Franklyn Hospital

Franklyn Drive

Exeter

Devon

EX29HS

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full job description and person specification attached to the advert which will provide further information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full job description and person specification attached to the advert which will provide further information.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of ordering, storing and administering required medications
Knowledge of possible side effects of medication
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1987 (including updates)
Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act & Deprivation of Liberty safeguards

Desirable

Knowledge and skills in providing supervision
Knowledge of CPA (Care Programme Approach)
Multi-Disciplinary Working
Understanding of Recovery principles in Mental Health
Knowledge and understanding of both adult and childrens safeguarding guidance

Qualifications

Essential

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

Skills & Abilities

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
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
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.
To attend Mandatory Training for restraint, Breakaway, Manual Handling etc.
To be able to work on the internal ward shift rotation which includes night duties
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

Desirable

Basic IT skills

Experience

Essential

Experience of Adult and/or Older Persons Mental Health Nursing and the nursing process

Desirable

Previous experience of working with people with dementia

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of ordering, storing and administering required medications
Knowledge of possible side effects of medication
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1987 (including updates)
Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act & Deprivation of Liberty safeguards

Desirable

Knowledge and skills in providing supervision
Knowledge of CPA (Care Programme Approach)
Multi-Disciplinary Working
Understanding of Recovery principles in Mental Health
Knowledge and understanding of both adult and childrens safeguarding guidance

Qualifications

Essential

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

Skills & Abilities

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
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
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.
To attend Mandatory Training for restraint, Breakaway, Manual Handling etc.
To be able to work on the internal ward shift rotation which includes night duties
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