Job summary
An exciting and innovative opportunity has arisen for a registered
Mental Health nurse to join the team on Athelon Ward as part of a development
programme within the inpatient pathway. This programme will culminate in
promotion to Band 6 after 12/18 or 24 months dependent upon previous experience
and completion of competencies. This is a highly valued, rewarding, and
challenging role with opportunities to improve the delivery of inpatient
services and patient experiences.
Athelon Ward is a 14 bedded, mixed gender Acute Mental Health ward
situated in Worcester and part of the provision of acute inpatient services
across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. It is a vital service for supporting
those with acute mental health difficulties of varying complexities. Applicants
should have an interest in both mental and physical health care delivery. There
are exciting opportunities for staff to be involved in collaborative work with
patients to improve their experiences and promote a culture of care. We want to
embed a culture within the organisation that encourages and supports the drive
to improve what we do.
This is
full time post, but we would consider applicants looking for part time.
Main duties of the job
The role will include the development of a combination of clinical and
operational duties which will support the maintenance of quality and standards
for the patient experience. The role will consist of a strong clinical focus on
the ward to support the maintenance of quality and leadership for the patient
experience as well as a strong staff focus, inclusive of HR processes,
rostering and the facilitation of staff appraisals.
We pride ourselves in
providing outstanding care to patients across Herefordshire and Worcestershire
and you will develop to become part of the leadership team to ensure that is
maintained. We will provide you with resources to develop and progress a long-term
career as well as flexibility, continual professional development, as well as a
wide range of wellbeing and support.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
-
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
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your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a service, we provide inpatient facilities
for working age adults with acute mental health problems and we are looking for
caring, compassionate individuals to work within our acute service who are
committed to providing high quality care and treatment to our patients. Working
in an acute environment can be challenging, but with the right team, positive
attitude and resilience we are rising to the challenge and reaping the reward
of being able to support people during their most difficult times.
With you in our team, we will empower you to
work innovatively, showing a commitment to providing compassionate care and a
strong desire to improve the patients experience. You will be able to apply
the philosophies of engagement, recovery and positive care in your work with
your patients.
Your career with us will be enjoyable and
rewarding as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some
of the most vulnerable people in society.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a service, we provide inpatient facilities
for working age adults with acute mental health problems and we are looking for
caring, compassionate individuals to work within our acute service who are
committed to providing high quality care and treatment to our patients. Working
in an acute environment can be challenging, but with the right team, positive
attitude and resilience we are rising to the challenge and reaping the reward
of being able to support people during their most difficult times.
With you in our team, we will empower you to
work innovatively, showing a commitment to providing compassionate care and a
strong desire to improve the patients experience. You will be able to apply
the philosophies of engagement, recovery and positive care in your work with
your patients.
Your career with us will be enjoyable and
rewarding as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some
of the most vulnerable people in society.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN Mental Health, RN (Adult) or RNLD
- Registered on the NMC register
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Experience
Essential
- Where the post holder is on or above the 2nd KSF gateway they will support the Clinical Coordinator role, as described as exceptional circumstances in the job description
- Promoting peoples equality, diversity and rights
- Ensuring actions contribute to quality
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of and the ability to apply the principles of the NMC/HCPC Code of Professional Conduct
- Knowledge of national and Trust policies and procedures and how to access them
- Evidence of recent clinical update or training relevant to current post
- Knowledge of national trends in mental health care
- Promoting peoples equality, diversity and rights
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and a commitment to clinical supervision
- Knowledge of the individuals responsibility towards health and safety
- Understand the roles and functions of the Crisis Resolution, Home Treatment, Assertive Outreach and Community Mental Health teams, and liaise with them appropriately
- Knowledge of other resources available locally that can provide more specialist help or advice if required
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Motivated towards leadership development
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to provide a consistent role model to others
- Effective communication skills, written and verbal
- Able to pass on information in a timely and coherent manner, whilst maintaining confidentiality
- Ability to prioritise problems and use clinical judgment to deal with them
- Skilled in dealing with psychiatric emergencies
- Use own initiative and be able to make sound decisions
- Skilled in report writing and maintain clear and legible documentation
- Basic IT skills
- Able to work as an effective team member
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care
- Able to demonstrate sound clinical skills
- Ability to recognise own limits
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN Mental Health, RN (Adult) or RNLD
- Registered on the NMC register
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Experience
Essential
- Where the post holder is on or above the 2nd KSF gateway they will support the Clinical Coordinator role, as described as exceptional circumstances in the job description
- Promoting peoples equality, diversity and rights
- Ensuring actions contribute to quality
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of and the ability to apply the principles of the NMC/HCPC Code of Professional Conduct
- Knowledge of national and Trust policies and procedures and how to access them
- Evidence of recent clinical update or training relevant to current post
- Knowledge of national trends in mental health care
- Promoting peoples equality, diversity and rights
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and a commitment to clinical supervision
- Knowledge of the individuals responsibility towards health and safety
- Understand the roles and functions of the Crisis Resolution, Home Treatment, Assertive Outreach and Community Mental Health teams, and liaise with them appropriately
- Knowledge of other resources available locally that can provide more specialist help or advice if required
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Motivated towards leadership development
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to provide a consistent role model to others
- Effective communication skills, written and verbal
- Able to pass on information in a timely and coherent manner, whilst maintaining confidentiality
- Ability to prioritise problems and use clinical judgment to deal with them
- Skilled in dealing with psychiatric emergencies
- Use own initiative and be able to make sound decisions
- Skilled in report writing and maintain clear and legible documentation
- Basic IT skills
- Able to work as an effective team member
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care
- Able to demonstrate sound clinical skills
- Ability to recognise own limits
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
