Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the team as a Charge Nurse in Caswell Clinic Regional Forensic Medium Secure Unit for a period of secondment to cover Maternity leave.
Caswell Clinic is entering a period of modernisation to ensure the continuous provision of dynamic patient focus care. This role will be integral to the development and delivery of the modernisation changes and will require a motivated individual with strong leadership qualities. The position offers the opportunity to contribute at a senior level to the multi disciplinary team in the delivery of a high quality, evidence based, patient centred care to individuals with on-going mental health needs. The service has an ethos and philosophy surrounding the principles of recovery focused care.
As the post holder you will be expected to bring leadership to the ward team and will demonstrate an ability of working to a high standard and achieving quality patient care, whilst supporting the Ward Manager and deputising as necessary.
The service encourages continuous personal development and has a strong commitment to clinical governance. You will be actively encourage to engage in a wide range of education and training as we believe this is integral to providing excellent and relevant holistic care.
Evidence of personal professional development and leadership skills must be clearly demonstrated.
Main duties of the job
To work effectively as a senior member of the multi-disciplinary team and be able to communicate the views of both the patient and the ward team.
To deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager and lead the ward team effectively and efficiently.
To focus on providing person-centred care, with a shared responsibility for positive risk taking whilst utilising relevant risk assessment, policies and procedures.
To assist people to exercise their rights and uphold safeguards to ensure minimal restriction on people's lives, whilst also maintaining the safety of others.
To provide clinical leadership in the operation and the development of high quality clinical services that aim to improve recovery outcomes for people with complex mental health needs. To play an active role in the undertaking of nursing assessments for new referrals into our service, which are received from a wide variety of settings such as the prison service.
To participate in Clinical Supervision and Reflective Practice and to encourage your team to do the same..
To provide managerial supervision to designated staff. To act as an effective role model and mentor to junior staff.
To participate in the PADR process and continually update practice and education.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work effectively as a senior member of the multi-disciplinary team.
To deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager.
To focus on providing person-centred care, with a shared responsibility for positive risk taking.
To assist people to exercise their rights and uphold safeguards to ensure minimal restriction on people's lives, whilst also maintaining the safety of others.
To provide clinical leadership in the operation and the development of high quality clinical services that aim to improve recovery outcomes for people with complex mental health problems
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
To participate in Clinical Supervision and Reflective Practice.
To provide managerial supervision to designated staff. To act as an effective role model and mentor to junior staff.
To participate in the PADR process and continually update practice and education.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work effectively as a senior member of the multi-disciplinary team.
To deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager.
To focus on providing person-centred care, with a shared responsibility for positive risk taking.
To assist people to exercise their rights and uphold safeguards to ensure minimal restriction on people's lives, whilst also maintaining the safety of others.
To provide clinical leadership in the operation and the development of high quality clinical services that aim to improve recovery outcomes for people with complex mental health problems
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
To participate in Clinical Supervision and Reflective Practice.
To provide managerial supervision to designated staff. To act as an effective role model and mentor to junior staff.
To participate in the PADR process and continually update practice and education.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
english
Essential
- NMC registration
- Experience of Multi Disciplinary Working
- Evidence of post qualification experience
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
- Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service
- Effective interpersonal skills
- 1st Level Registered Mental Health Professional Nurse
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Experience of Working in Secure services
- Professional, Enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Ability to facilitate own and others learning environment
- Relevant management/clinical supervision qualification
- Diploma/Degree Level Qualification
- Experience of research/audit/implementing evidence based practice
- Awareness of pertinent government policy/legislation
English
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Mental Health Professional Nurse
Person Specification
english
Essential
- NMC registration
- Experience of Multi Disciplinary Working
- Evidence of post qualification experience
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
- Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service
- Effective interpersonal skills
- 1st Level Registered Mental Health Professional Nurse
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Experience of Working in Secure services
- Professional, Enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Ability to facilitate own and others learning environment
- Relevant management/clinical supervision qualification
- Diploma/Degree Level Qualification
- Experience of research/audit/implementing evidence based practice
- Awareness of pertinent government policy/legislation
English
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Mental Health Professional Nurse
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).
