Job summary Sheridan ward is a female adult acute inpatient ward, consisting of 16 beds, we aim to deliver a high standard of care to females experiencing a wide range of illnesses during their recovery. As part of our team Nurses will be gaining experience in a fast paced, dynamic environment. The nature of the service leads to the teams on our wards working closely together and developing strong, supportive bonds. The experience you gain whilst working on our wards is invaluable. Whether you are already an experienced registered mental health nurse and are looking for a change or a newly qualified nurse looking for an exciting opportunity to complete your preceptorship then Sheridan ward is the opportunity for you. Our qualified Nurses within Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust are supported to provide the highest possible care, with access to training and development, with many being offered the opportunity to support their learning with post registration training opportunities so we welcome all applicants. It`s an exciting time at Mersey Care as we continue to develop the highest quality services, supported by cutting edge innovation and research. Main duties of the job 1. Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust as a leading provider of community services, mental health care, physical health, addiction services and learning disability care.2. Service users receive a high quality service and one which is free from stigma, discrimination and harm.3. Staff are engaged with the delivery, innovation and continuous improvement of services to benefit service users.4. Visible and responsive leadership, setting the standard for others and role-modelled throughout the division for all managers5. The Trust values of Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Respectfulness, Enthusiasm and Support will be embedded across the division for all staff and evident to service users.6. To provide high quality, evidence based care within the Local Services Division for service users and their carers within inpatient and community services.7. To carry out your duties as a practitioner under the supervision of a mentor.8. To function as an associate nurse/named nurse/care coordinator/ to service users assisting in assessment, planning and evaluation and review of care, within a recovery focused model of care.9. To take part in a 24 hour system of rostering including internal rotation. About us Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Date posted 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 350-MHC6983735 Job locations Sheridan Ward Hollins Park Warrington WA2 8WA Job description Job responsibilities To coordinate the care of service users carrying out assessment planning, implementation and evaluation of their care under the guidelines of the Care Programme Approach and under the supervision of the line manager. To ensure that the service users care plan is developed to meet the assessed need of the individual. To liaise with family members, carers and significant others when completing the assessment and developing a care plan To develop a risk management plan for service users, taking note of the contributions from other members of the team. Ensure that all significant people are aware of the risk management plan and are actioning it appropriately. To direct unqualified staff in order to ensure delivery of a high standard of care to service users. To participate in setting standards for care based on sound evidence based and research findings To participate in the systematic monitoring and evaluation of service users that you have responsibility for with guidance from a supervisor. To communicate with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the communication of any relevant information which has an impact on the service users care To use verbal and non-verbal communication skills gained through training or experience to impart sensitive information. To check understanding of information where there are often barriers to effective communications due to distress, psychiatric symptoms or where English is not the first language To use skills gained through training and experience to give and receive information to other individuals with regards to a service users care in the reviews and multi-disciplinary meetings. These individuals may be external to the Trust To have knowledge of the Mental Health Act / Mental Capacity Act and other relevant legislation. To support services users and their carers when the Mental Health Act is being used to admit the service user to hospital. To ensure that service user rights under the Mental Health Act are effectively communicated to them and outcomes documented To provide and co-ordinate the provision of a range of therapeutic activities for service users and monitor their effectiveness. To take responsibility for the safe administration of medication to service users ensuring that the Trust policies and procedures and the Nursing & Midwifery Councils regulations are adhered to Job description Job responsibilities To coordinate the care of service users carrying out assessment planning, implementation and evaluation of their care under the guidelines of the Care Programme Approach and under the supervision of the line manager. To ensure that the service users care plan is developed to meet the assessed need of the individual. To liaise with family members, carers and significant others when completing the assessment and developing a care plan To develop a risk management plan for service users, taking note of the contributions from other members of the team. Ensure that all significant people are aware of the risk management plan and are actioning it appropriately. To direct unqualified staff in order to ensure delivery of a high standard of care to service users. To participate in setting standards for care based on sound evidence based and research findings To participate in the systematic monitoring and evaluation of service users that you have responsibility for with guidance from a supervisor. To communicate with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the communication of any relevant information which has an impact on the service users care To use verbal and non-verbal communication skills gained through training or experience to impart sensitive information. To check understanding of information where there are often barriers to effective communications due to distress, psychiatric symptoms or where English is not the first language To use skills gained through training and experience to give and receive information to other individuals with regards to a service users care in the reviews and multi-disciplinary meetings. These individuals may be external to the Trust To have knowledge of the Mental Health Act / Mental Capacity Act and other relevant legislation. To support services users and their carers when the Mental Health Act is being used to admit the service user to hospital. To ensure that service user rights under the Mental Health Act are effectively communicated to them and outcomes documented To provide and co-ordinate the provision of a range of therapeutic activities for service users and monitor their effectiveness. To take responsibility for the safe administration of medication to service users ensuring that the Trust policies and procedures and the Nursing & Midwifery Councils regulations are adhered to Person Specification Qualifications Essential Appropriate professional qualification by RMN AHP Social Worker Desirable Degree Evidence of post registration study. Experience Essential Experience of working with a range of people with mental health problems A demonstrated understanding of Equality and Human Rights Desirable Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Knowledge & Skills Essential Able to communicate effectively. Possess good listening and negotiation skills Ability to work as a member of a team. Be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge base regarding: ? Effective Care Co-ordination Care Planning and evaluation Quality and clinical audit Health & Safety/Risk Management Mental Health Act Demonstrate a good knowledge of the Code of Conduct and the nurse's responsibility to identify gaps in their knowledge base. Demonstrate knowledge in the concepts of mentorship, preceptorship and supervision Desirable Appreciate the process of standard setting and audit Values Essential Continuous improvement Accountability Respectfulness Enthusiasm Support Responsive to service users Engaging leadership style Strong customer service belief Transparency and honesty Discreet Person Specification Qualifications Essential Appropriate professional qualification by RMN AHP Social Worker Desirable Degree Evidence of post registration study. Experience Essential Experience of working with a range of people with mental health problems A demonstrated understanding of Equality and Human Rights Desirable Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Knowledge & Skills Essential Able to communicate effectively. Possess good listening and negotiation skills Ability to work as a member of a team. Be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge base regarding: ? Effective Care Co-ordination Care Planning and evaluation Quality and clinical audit Health & Safety/Risk Management Mental Health Act Demonstrate a good knowledge of the Code of Conduct and the nurse's responsibility to identify gaps in their knowledge base. Demonstrate knowledge in the concepts of mentorship, preceptorship and supervision Desirable Appreciate the process of standard setting and audit Values Essential Continuous improvement Accountability Respectfulness Enthusiasm Support Responsive to service users Engaging leadership style Strong customer service belief Transparency and honesty Discreet 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). 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. 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 Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Sheridan Ward Hollins Park Warrington WA2 8WA Employer's website https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)