Job summary
Jenny Lind is an 8 bedded acute in patient ward for older adults
with a functional mental health diagnosis that require in-patient care and
treatment. The patients admitted to the
ward often requiring admission often have complex physical co morbidities and
applicants should have an interest in both mental and physical health care
delivery.
The ward has
a multi disciplinary team approach to
deliver holistic care , including nurses, physiotherapists, occupational
therapist, activity support workers , psychiatry consultants and junior
doctors. You will also work alongside colleagues in Adult Social Care . Jenny Lind Ward welcomes and supports student
nurses as part of our team.
Jenny
Lind Ward operates a rotational shift pattern system over a 24 hours / seven
day period. The shift starts at 0730hrs till 2000hrs and the night shift at
1930hrs till 0800hrs . There are 2 post, 1 is full time and the 2nd
post is part time at 23 hours per week.
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 focusing on independence and well being.
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 and junior colleagues.
About us
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health 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
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
Desirable
- Experience in managing a range of physical health conditions.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate you are able to lead and support a team of staff
- A good understanding of physical health conditions and their management
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to patients complex needs, assess, plan implement and review care for an allocated group of patients
- Ability to build effective working relationships
Desirable
- Breakaway/Safety Interventions/Mappa training
- NEWS 2 experience
- Falls prevention and management
Qualifications
Essential
- RN Mental Health, RN (Adult) or RNLD
- Registered on the NMC register
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Completion of preceptorship
- Student mentor & Assessor
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of Mental Health Act,
- Knowledge of evidence based interventions for people with functional mental health diagnosis.
- Risk Assessments
Desirable
- Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act and DOLS and the interface witht he Mental Health Act
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to cover a 24 hour/365 day service
Person Specification
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
Desirable
- Experience in managing a range of physical health conditions.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate you are able to lead and support a team of staff
- A good understanding of physical health conditions and their management
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to patients complex needs, assess, plan implement and review care for an allocated group of patients
- Ability to build effective working relationships
Desirable
- Breakaway/Safety Interventions/Mappa training
- NEWS 2 experience
- Falls prevention and management
Qualifications
Essential
- RN Mental Health, RN (Adult) or RNLD
- Registered on the NMC register
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Completion of preceptorship
- Student mentor & Assessor
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of Mental Health Act,
- Knowledge of evidence based interventions for people with functional mental health diagnosis.
- Risk Assessments
Desirable
- Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act and DOLS and the interface witht he 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
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).
