An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5, Staff Nurse to join the Mental Health Older Persons inpatient service currently based at Rowan Lea, Cross Lane Hospital, Scarborough.
Rowan Lea is a 20 bedded mixed gender assessment and treatment ward for older people, with both organic and functional illnesses. We work collaboratively with patients and carers to develop individual well-being treatment plans. The team encourages innovative practice and supports development at all times, and promotes a positive image of people with mental ill health.
We have a broad multi-disciplinary inpatient team that includes nurses, medical staff, a physical health care practitioner, physiotherapy and occupational therapy. There is local access to nutrition and dietetic staff within MHSOP. We work in partnership with local Community Teams.
Main duties of the job
This post is open to those candidates who already have their NMC registration. Please note: Newly qualified applicants or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process.
You will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), we also welcome applicants from Learning Disability Nurses (LD). You should be able to demonstrate continuing professional development, effective generic nursing skills and the confidence to meet the requirements of a Band 5 position working with older people.
You will be joining an established and supportive multi-disciplinary team that is committed to delivering high quality, patient centred care and be committed to participate in quality improvement activities.
You will be working closely with other professionals in the team and external agencies. You will provide evidence based nursing interventions, including aspects of care ranging from initial assessment, treatment monitoring, delivery of therapeutic interventions, crisis management and positive behaviour support and discharge.
You will have the ongoing opportunity to develop your skills within the wider team in relation to the care of patients experiencing organic mental health problems such as Dementia and Functional illness such as Depression & Anxiety. You will be supported through supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention to crisis and specialist care, our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need to lead their best possible life.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Please contact Rowan Lea if you would like to speak to a member of the nursing team or arrange a visit to the ward, or have any questions in relation to the role or team.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience
Essential
* Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD (RNSC - CAMHS only) - RGN (If appropriate - Advert must indicate if the role is open to RGN nurses to apply)
* To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
* Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
* Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities
* Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
* Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
* Working in a multi-disciplinary team
* Working in partnership with other agencies
Desirable
* Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area
Knowledge
Essential
* Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
* Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
* Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
* Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
* Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
* Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections
Skills
Essential
* Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
* Competent in using electronic systems to conduct assessments and documentation
* Effective time management skills
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Rowan Lea, Cross Lane Hospital
Cross Lane
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
YO12 6DN
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