Moorland View is a 16 bed mixed adults of working age acuteward based in Barnstaple, North Devon.
You will be joining an established multi-disciplinary teamwho provide assessment and evidence based treatment to our patient group. You'll be using your skills and experience todeliver a package of care to patients on our acute ward thathelps them on their road to recovery. We passionately believe that with ourhelp, people can improve their mental health to recover independence and returnto their local community.
Main duties of the job
* To assess care needs, develop, implement and evaluateindividual care plans.
* To provide named nurse role to people who use our service.
* To promote and improve quality of service provided.
* To manage the unit in the absence of Ward Manager / TeamLeader
* To participate in the internal rotation system includingweekend working and nights
About us
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
To be a proactive, skilled member of the wardMulti-Disciplinary team
To demonstrate effective leadership and assist withproviding advice and guidance to non qualified staff and students.
To be responsible for the provision and maintenance ofeffective therapeutic relationships, which at all times acknowledges therights, personal dignity and encourages opportunity for growth and developmentof the person using this service.
To provide cross cover to other mental health units locatedon the same site when there is a clinical need.
To work in line with agreed safeguarding protocols at alltimes
Actively engage in required training
To demonstrate a working knowledge of the legal requirementsof the Mental Health Act 1983 (including 2007 updates) and Mental Capacity Act2005 (to include Deprivation of Liberty safeguards),
To work to the NICE and NMC Guidelines and Standards.
To be aware of and work in line with all relevant TrustPolicies and Procedures.
Communication & Working Relationships
* To have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* To be proficient in the use of electronic systems
* To maintain professional working relationships with othermembers of the Multi-disciplinary Team.
* To be able to liaise with carers, families and user groupsand representatives.
* To liaise with a range of professionals and agencies alliedto the holistic care of the person using this service user e.g. G.P, SocialWorker, Housing etc.
Planning & Organisation
* To act as shift co-ordinator
* Act up (take responsibility for the ward) in the absence ofManager as required
* Supervise others in line with Trust policy
Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment &Therapy
* To act as named nurse for a cohort of patients.
* To assess complex health and well being needs, develop,monitor and review care plans to
* meet individual needs. To update all records on SystmOne (electronic clinical records)
* To provide robust risk assessments and ensure they areupdated regularly on SystmOne
* To maintain professionalism at all times/whilst beingnon-judgemental.
* To ensure safe practice working to NMC, Government and Trustpolicies /procedures
* Maintain accurate documentation using the correct recordingsystems (mostly electronic)
Policy, Service, Research & Development Responsibility
* To be aware of national and professional developments.
* To participate in ongoing training and education progress.
* To demonstrate evidence based practice and participate inresearch/audit/pilot projects.
* To be aware of current initiatives in inpatient care.
* To promote service changes with positive professionalattitude and fully engage in service changes.
Responsibility for Finance, Equipment & Other Resources
* To ensure Trust policies and procedures are followed inrelation to the handling of monies, property etc. belonging to people using theservice
* Use Trust resources in a sustainable, cost effective andappropriate way
Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership & Management
* To demonstrate and develop effective leadership/managementskills.
* To provide Supervision and Appraisals toappropriate/allocated staff.
* To participated in the role of Mentor to students.
* To participate in the role of Preceptor to newly qualifiedstaff (where appropriate)
* To participate in audits.
* There is a requirement to support learners on a regularbasis which includes the achievement and updating of profession specifictraining to the required standard to fulfil this role
Information Resources & Administrative Duties
* To have working knowledge of SystmOne and associatedsystems.
* To engage and participate in the use of Electronic recordingsystems and training when required.
* To participate in formulating and providing reports forother professionals such as panel for continuing care etc
Any Other Specific Tasks Required
* To demonstrate a working knowledge of NMC codes of conductand comply with them.
* To demonstrate a working knowledge of government health andsocial care policy
* Have a working knowledge of PREP requirements and maintainpersonal, professional development.
* Report any observed incident of unprofessional behaviour,accident/incident, untoward occurrence, and faulty equipment immediately toWard Manager/Team Leader.
* To take an active role in own supervision and continuousprofessional development
Person Specification
Qualifications
* RMN/ Registered Nurse (Mental Health) with current NMC registration.
* A willingness to complete Trust Mandatory Courses (will be required to complete and undertake relevant Physical Interventions training with adjustments considered if required)
Experience
* Experience of Adult mental health nursing and the nursing process
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.
£29,970 to £36,483 a yearpro rata (31.5 hours per week)
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