Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
We currently have opportunities to join the Nursing Bank within Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT). In particular, we are looking for temporary staff to work as and when required, often at short notice, at Band 5 level, within Astley Court, Norfolk. If you are interested in working within our learning disability & forensic services in a temporary capacity, we would like to hear from you. All roles on the bank are for as and when workers and therefore may suit those already working part-time, with other commitments, or who want to work on a short-term basis. Requirements for various hours can be considered. If you are available in school holidays or term time only, then we would also like to hear from you.
HPFT provides services for service users with mental health, learning disability, and children's and adolescent mental health problems. Applicants should have some experience of working in a healthcare setting, particularly within mental health or learning disability services. HPFT has a range of healthcare settings across the County, and therefore access to a car would be beneficial unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving. PLEASE REFER TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSONAL SPECIFICATION FOR DETAILS OF THE SKILLS REQUIRED BEFORE APPLYING.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work in close collaboration with other professionals in assessing service user's needs, devising care plans, and evaluating outcomes that promote service user empowerment through the process. The post holder, with the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), will participate in the assessment and treatment to provide high quality, individualised care that addresses the needs of the service users. The post holder will support the Charge Nurse and the Team Leader to ensure that the service is managed effectively and efficiently in all aspects.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health, and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence, and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Actively fulfil the role of Named Nurse for the individuals in the service area, providing a holistic approach to service user assessment, treatment, review, and management of packages of care.
* Ensure that the statutory requirements of the MHA 1983 (amended 2007) and Mental Capacity Act are observed and applied.
* Have the clinical skills relative to the delivery of care in the service area.
* Have effective working relationships with other professionals within the service area, across the Strategic Business Units (SBUs), Trust, and other NHS providers and key stakeholders.
* Contribute towards effective management and utilisation of resources within the service area.
* Lead a nursing staff team in the absence of the Charge Nurse.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
* Membership of professional bodies (e.g., NMC).
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:
* Experience of assessing and managing clinical risk.
PHYSICAL SKILLS
* Physically fit and able to successfully complete a prevention and management of aggression training course, and annual refresher training.
* Access to own transportation.
* Able to travel to place of work.
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.
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