Job summary
Mortimer
Ward is a 21bedded acute in patient ward for adults with serious mental health problems,
requiring inpatient care and treatment.
Patients requiring admission may also have complex physical co
morbidities and applicants should have an interest in both mental and physical
health care delivery. Patients admitted can either be in formal or detained
under the Mental Health Act and require a holistic care approach to work
towards their Recovery.
The ward has
a multi-disciplinary team approach to deliver holistic care , including nurses,
physiotherapists, occupational therapist, activity support workers , Psychiatric
Consultants and junior doctors. You will also work alongside colleagues in the
Crisis Team and Adult Social Care. Mortimer Ward also welcomes and supports
student nurses as part of our team.
Mortimer
Ward operates a rotational shift pattern system over a 24 hours / seven day
period. . The day shift starts at 07.30hrs
till 20.00hrs and the night shift at 19.30hrs till 08.00 hrs . The post is full time but part time hours
would be considered.
Main duties of the job
Your day will commence with clinical handover
from outgoing shift and you will then plan the day ahead with your team. This
will include allocation of patient care and therapeutic activities. Ensuring all activities of daily living are
supported in a person centred way focussing on independence and well-being,
helping our patients work towards a Recovery based Model. Medication
administration, liaising with the medical and therapy team, care planning, risk
assessments, discharge planning , MDT meetings
and ensuring the Mental Health Act is correctly administered. You will supervise health care support
workers, junior colleagues and student
nurses when allocated to the ward.
About us
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community nursing services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.
We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.
We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.
At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.
We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
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
Desirable
- Attended control and restraint course within the last 12 months
- CPR course
- Teaching and assessing qualification
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
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to lead and support team
- Working in a pressured environment
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
- Ability to build effective working relationships
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of Mental Health Act,
- Knowledge of evidence based intervention in this patient group.
- Person Centred care
Desirable
- Knowledge of Mental capacity act and DOLS and the interface with the Mental Health Act
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to cover a 24 hour/365 day service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN Mental Health, RN (Adult) or RNLD
- Registered on the NMC register
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Attended control and restraint course within the last 12 months
- CPR course
- Teaching and assessing qualification
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
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to lead and support team
- Working in a pressured environment
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
- Ability to build effective working relationships
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of Mental Health Act,
- Knowledge of evidence based intervention in this patient group.
- Person Centred care
Desirable
- Knowledge of Mental capacity act and DOLS and the interface with the Mental Health Act
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to cover a 24 hour/365 day service.
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).
