Staff Nurse (RMN/RNLD)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient CareResponsible for ensuring that he/she: Practices at all times within the professional parameters prescribed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Assesses holistic care needs using evidence-based assessment tools. Prepares a relevant, evidence-based plan of care detailing interventions to riskassess manage and treat mental health needs. Provides skilled nursing interventions, which are based on the agreed plan of care. Evaluates and updates the plan of care to ensure patient needs are met. Administers prescribed medical treatments within the framework provided byprofessional, legal and local policy guidance. Observes and reports on the effects of prescribed medical treatments. Contributes to multi- disciplinary/ agency meetings and care plans. Facilitates empowerment and choice for service users as far as legal and risk Management constraints allow. Supports and facilitates patient advocacy. Contributes to programmes of research and practice development.

Working as part of a Team Promotes effective team working Promotes multi- agency collaboration.

Managing Self Participate in regular supervision. Attend all mandatory training. Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own developmentplan with your line manager using the Trust Appraisal process. Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols. Pay regard to materials and equipment. Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy. Seek advice and support from your line manager whenever necessary.6. Staff Supervision and Support 1.Supervises junior staff 2.Assists in the identification of staff development needs. Supports staff to attaindevelopment objectives as identified through the Trust Development scheme 3.Contributes to teaching and staff development as highlighted in identificationprocess

Financial Responsibility Assists in the efficient management of resources including deployment of staff on ashift basis

Safeguarding All staff members have a duty to report any concerns they have about the safety orwell being of adult service users, members of their families, including children.Employees should be aware of their roles & responsibilities to both prevent andrespond appropriately to abuse. They should undertake the safeguarding trainingrequired for their particular role.

From 1 April 2022 it will be mandatory for all NHS staff who are deployed as part of CQC regulated activities and / or who have face-to-face contact with patients and/or service users (this includes incidental contacts) to have had both their first and second Covid vaccines (including any booster vaccinations as required), unless an exemption applies.

Please note that in light of the above it will be a condition of any offer of employment, where the role falls within the scope of these regulations, that you must satisfy these requirements unless you belong to one of the groups who are exempt. Medically exempt staff will be required to take a Lateral Flow Device Test prior to each shift and to produce evidence of their negative test result on request. If you are unsure whether this affects your eligibility to undertake a role, please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this further.

If you are successful, you will be required to provide evidence of vaccination status, where appropriate, and your vaccination status will be retained as part of your employment health record.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health nursing certificate (RMN) OR Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD)

Desirable

• Accredited counselling course or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a MH setting (either paid employment or placement)

Desirable

• Involvement of innovative nursing practice

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care plans
• Able to work without direct supervision

Desirable

• Ability to speak Punjabi, Urdu, Bengali, Hindi, Gujerati

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lynfield Mount

Bradford and Steeton

BD18 3LD

Employer's website

https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)