Staff Nurse

Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

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Job summary

The Mental Health Nurse is a key member of the multidisciplinary care team and will have continuing responsibility to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care, communicate findings, influence change and promote health and best practice, patient safety and experience.

The Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust has adopted a strategy for Continuous Improvement and all members of staff employed by the Trust are expected to play an active role in development and improving services to the benefit of patients.

Main duties of the job

The Mental Health Nurse will be professionally accountable to the Executive Director of Nursing, and operationally accountable to the Matron / Clinical Service Manager.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

Carry out comprehensive, systematic nursing assessments which take account of relevant mental, physical, social, cultural, psychological, spiritual, and environmental factors, in partnership with the patient and others through interaction, observation and measurement.
Work collaboratively with other disciplines, patients and their carers to agree a holistic person centred care plan that addresses the needs identified through assessment.
To deliver and evaluate safe, competent patient centred care in partnership with the service user and their carers to support recovery.

About us

Job holders must be able to work competently in a challenging environment and be able to react to changing care demands whilst demonstrating the highest levels of care and empathy towards patients. This is across all aspects of the role in a flexible manner demonstrating the trust values.

Date posted

06 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

380-FR0352

Job locations

Bridge House, Maidstone

Fant Oast, Upper Fant Road

Maidstone

ME16 8DE

Job description

Job responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITY:

To act as a Practice Assessor, or be prepared to train towards.
To adhere to the NMC registration and revalidation requirements.
To adhere to the most current NMC Code of Conduct at all times.
To support the implementation of current and future Nursing Strategy.
To adhere to KMPTs policies, procedures and guidelines.
To support and behave in a way that upholds KMPT Trust values.
To assess, act on and report any safeguarding concerns.
To practise safely by being aware of the correct use, limitations and hazards of common interventions, including nursing activities and treatments.
To report any concerns promptly through the appropriate channels and modify care when necessary to maintain safety, acting to keep patients and others safe.
To provide educational support to optimise health and wellbeing; promoting self-care where possible, helping people to make choices about their needs and involve their carers where appropriate.
To safely manage, administer medications and monitor their effects.
To supervise a range of other staff and their activities as delegated.
To carry out specific duties relevant to the setting e.g. nurse in charge, medicines clinic management, etc.
Recording and reporting accurately any changes related to the patients current behaviour and/or risks to Nurse/healthcare professional in Charge in a timely manner.
Recording care given in a timely manner as per professional and local standards using approved KMPT systems.
Supporting and carrying out therapeutic observations as required and instructed.
To make recommendations to the care plan process
Promoting a healthy, safe and secure environment by adhering to Trust statutory health and safety requirements and maintaining confidentiality of information at all times in compliance with Trust policies, procedures, protocols and guidance.
Acting as a role model and supporting new team members through demonstration and explanation of tasks and techniques.
Facilitating the assessment of staff undergoing the Care Certificate.
Undertake and maintain all essential training to role.

ENVIRONMENT:

Supporting patients within an inpatient detox environment to function to their optimal ability. This will range from encouraging self care to providing physical care depending on the needs of the patient.
Maintaining and promoting a safe environment taking account of infection control and identifying and reporting hazards and risks in a timely manner.
Escorting and transporting patients as required as part of their care plan.
Depending on the environment, serving food/assisting with cooking and promoting healthy choices as required to meet individual care plan needs.
Working a full range of shifts as per the requirements of the service. May also be required, at times, to work at other Trust units and/or sites.
Physically able to carry out all duties required of the care setting, following successful completion of physical interventions training as required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITY:

To act as a Practice Assessor, or be prepared to train towards.
To adhere to the NMC registration and revalidation requirements.
To adhere to the most current NMC Code of Conduct at all times.
To support the implementation of current and future Nursing Strategy.
To adhere to KMPTs policies, procedures and guidelines.
To support and behave in a way that upholds KMPT Trust values.
To assess, act on and report any safeguarding concerns.
To practise safely by being aware of the correct use, limitations and hazards of common interventions, including nursing activities and treatments.
To report any concerns promptly through the appropriate channels and modify care when necessary to maintain safety, acting to keep patients and others safe.
To provide educational support to optimise health and wellbeing; promoting self-care where possible, helping people to make choices about their needs and involve their carers where appropriate.
To safely manage, administer medications and monitor their effects.
To supervise a range of other staff and their activities as delegated.
To carry out specific duties relevant to the setting e.g. nurse in charge, medicines clinic management, etc.
Recording and reporting accurately any changes related to the patients current behaviour and/or risks to Nurse/healthcare professional in Charge in a timely manner.
Recording care given in a timely manner as per professional and local standards using approved KMPT systems.
Supporting and carrying out therapeutic observations as required and instructed.
To make recommendations to the care plan process
Promoting a healthy, safe and secure environment by adhering to Trust statutory health and safety requirements and maintaining confidentiality of information at all times in compliance with Trust policies, procedures, protocols and guidance.
Acting as a role model and supporting new team members through demonstration and explanation of tasks and techniques.
Facilitating the assessment of staff undergoing the Care Certificate.
Undertake and maintain all essential training to role.

ENVIRONMENT:

Supporting patients within an inpatient detox environment to function to their optimal ability. This will range from encouraging self care to providing physical care depending on the needs of the patient.
Maintaining and promoting a safe environment taking account of infection control and identifying and reporting hazards and risks in a timely manner.
Escorting and transporting patients as required as part of their care plan.
Depending on the environment, serving food/assisting with cooking and promoting healthy choices as required to meet individual care plan needs.
Working a full range of shifts as per the requirements of the service. May also be required, at times, to work at other Trust units and/or sites.
Physically able to carry out all duties required of the care setting, following successful completion of physical interventions training as required.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Qualification

Essential

English
Maths

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Qualification

Essential

English
Maths

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.