Staff Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title

Staff Nurse RMN

Pay

£35,000-£45,000 depending on experience

Hours

37.5 hrs per week

Reports to

Clinical Services Manager

Manages

Support Workers/Learners

Job Summary:

Staff nurses work closely with the people who use our services, their families, friends and carers and make an important contribution in how people experience our services. Staff nurses are expected to be kind and responsive, professional and informative, contributing to the quality of the services we provide by:

keeping the people who use our services safe by using their clinical skills and effective risk assessments

ensuring the best possible clinical outcomes by using up-to-date skills and adhering to evidence-based policies and procedures

ensuring the people using our services have a good experience by working in partnership with people throughout the care planning process

We believe that the best health care is delivered by multi-disciplinary teams working well together, in partnership with other teams and services to provide seamless care. Staff nurses work as part of a team and contribute to the success of the team by drawing support from more experienced nurses and other health professionals but also by supervising other staff and learner to ensure they are working to the standards which the people using our services deserve.

You will act as the Named Nurse for allocated patients, ensuring their care plans are up-to-date, recovery-focused, and that risk management strategies are effectively implemented.

Additionally, you will coordinate shifts as required and provide leadership in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.

Pathfinder Values

Compassion: We value your absolute worth, regardless of your history.

Respect and dignity: We are respectful, so you feel valued and understood

Collaboration: We involve you in all elements of your care, working together. We will always put your best interests first

Professionalism: We are professional in everything we do. We do this through safety, confidentiality, accountability and good communication.

Improving lives: Our mission is to enable people to live independent lives, risk free and be part of a local community

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

Act as the Named Nurse for a designated group of patients, ensuring high standards of care are maintained.

Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.

Liaise with and provide support to patients relatives and significant others.

Ensure all relevant documentation is completed in accordance with Pathfinder Ashness House procedures and professional guidelines.

Stay current with clinical developments

Ensure compliance with the NMC Code of Conduct, Scope of Professional Practice, and Standards of Record Keeping.

Uphold patient confidentiality and adhere to Pathfinder Ashness House and professional policies.

Adhere to all Pathfinder Ashness House policies, procedures, and local protocols.

Utilise resources appropriately to minimise waste.

Professional Duties:

Safeguarding people by recognising and responding when an adult or child might be at risk from abuse but also recognising their limits and asking for help and escalating concerns when necessary

Adhere to the Named Nurse concept, organising nursing using an individualised approach.

Complete and maintain all necessary patient care planning and clinical documentation.

Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and care.

Report any concerns regarding patient care, treatment, or progress to senior nursing staff.

Ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act 1983, upholding patients' rights always.

Manage the witnessing, administering, and storage of medication in line with Pathfinder Ashness House policy and current legislation.

Advise non-clinical staff on the management of patients with mental illness.

Participate in nursing and other research initiatives as appropriate.

Being open and transparent about their practice

Reflecting on everyday practice to identify areas where improvements in safety or quality can be made

Managerial Duties:

Ensure the ward environment complies with Health and Safety Regulations and Pathfinder Ashness House policy.

Report any Health and Safety concerns immediately as per company procedure.

Requisition stock items as appropriate.

Prepare reports on complaints, accidents, or incidents in accordance with Pathfinder Ashness House policy.

Act as an officer for the receipt of documents for the Mental Health Act 1983 in the absence of senior nursing or administrative staff.

Ensure adherence to all emergency procedures, including Fire and PIT Alarm protocols.

Participate in the coaching, development, and supervision of junior staff as requested.

Serve as the "Bleep Holder" when allocated, acting as the central point of communication outside office hours.

General Duties:

Participate in professional development activities, including all statutory and mandatory training.

Develop positive relationships with outside agencies and always promote the units services.

Recognize the importance of customer care and present a positive, courteous, and helpful attitude.

Act in the absence of senior staff when required.

Perform any other duties within your capabilities as requested by senior staff.

Quality Assurance:

Accurately perform and document assessment tasks delegated by the team, ensuring timely communication of relevant information.

Report any significant changes in patients' health and wellbeing.

Obtain consent from patients before initiating care.

Respect patients privacy, dignity, and preferences, minimising any unnecessary discomfort.

Prepare for and support patients in promoting their own health and wellbeing.

Actively manage clinical risks in accordance with care plans and company policy.

Work within the parameters of the Recovery Model and assist in the use of formal Recovery Model tools.

Equality and Diversity:

Recognize and uphold the rights of all individuals, interpreting them in a manner consistent with policies and legislation.

Act in ways that respect individuals' beliefs, preferences, and diversity, valuing them as individuals.

Challenge behaviour that infringes on the rights of others.

Understand what constitutes abuse and take appropriate action to report it in accordance with Pathfinder Ashness House policy and procedure for safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.

Service Improvement:

Participate in service improvement initiatives generated by the team.

Understand the value of clinical audit and governance and contribute to improvement processes.

Assist in compliance with CQUIN data.

Support the multidisciplinary team (MDT) in the delivery of clinical care, including the provision of 25 hours of therapy per week.

Personal and People Development:

Participate in supervision and appraisal processes.

Maintain an active personal development program, identifying training needs and proactively seeking guidance.

Act consistently with joint decisions made by the team, taking individual responsibility for these decisions.

Provide sufficient information on work in progress to enable others to understand progress and issues.

Address and handle issues in joint working constructively.

Offer help, advice, and support to others within the scope of your role.

Seek advice from senior colleagues when needed, recognizing the potential challenges in such interactions.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
• Keeping accurate records.
• Knowledge of medication rounds and the safe administration of drugs.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered NMC Nurse RMN

Desirable

• Mentorship or equivalent.
• To have completed preceptorship programme.

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

Pathfinder Ashness Care

Address

2-6

Jersey Avenue

Stanmore

Middlesex

HA7 2JQ

Employer's website

https://www.pathfinder-group.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)