Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
* Do you want the flexibility to determine your own shift pattern?
* Do you already have experience, but would like to broaden your clinical experience; working in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver a wide range of care?
We are inviting passionate and committed individuals to join our Trust's Staff Bank as Staff Nurses (RMN/RNLD) to work across acute and specialist inpatient wards at Lynfield Mount Hospital and Airedale Centre for Mental Health.
This is truly an opportunity not to be missed, you will be given exposure to a range of different situations that will continue to professionally and clinically develop yourself.
This is an exciting time to join Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust and support the delivery of our vision to become a leading provider of integrated care for people of all ages who have mental health needs.
Main duties of the job
* Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to patients for whom he/she is identified as named nurse.
* Holds delegated responsibility for management of the ward on a shift basis.
* Contributes to the supervision and development of junior staff.
* Helps to ensure the safety of the ward and unit environments.
We are a provider of award-winning, high-quality mental health, community and learning disability services that look after the 'whole person', caring for their physical and mental health needs. We work with individuals, their carers and our partners to ensure that people get the right care, in the right place with the right support.
Job responsibilities
Patient Care: Responsible for ensuring that he/she practices at all times within the professional parameters prescribed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Assesses holistic care needs using evidence-based assessment tools. Prepares a relevant, evidence-based plan of care detailing interventions to risk assess, manage and treat mental health needs. Provides skilled nursing interventions, which are based on the agreed plan of care. Evaluates and updates the plan of care to ensure patient needs are met. Administers prescribed medical treatments within the framework provided by professional, legal and local policy guidance. Observes and reports on the effects of prescribed medical treatments. Contributes to multi-disciplinary/agency meetings and care plans.
Working as part of a Team: Promotes effective team working and multi-agency collaboration.
Managing Self: Participate in regular supervision. Attend all mandatory training. Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your line manager using the Trust Appraisal process. Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols. Seek advice and support from your line manager whenever necessary.
Staff Supervision and Support: Supervises junior staff. Assists in the identification of staff development needs. Supports staff to attain development objectives as identified through the Trust development scheme. Contributes to teaching and staff development as highlighted in identification process.
Financial Responsibility: Assists in the efficient management of resources including deployment of staff on a shift basis.
Safeguarding: All staff members have a duty to report any concerns they have about the safety or well-being of adult service users, members of their families, including children.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Mental Health nursing certificate (RMN) OR Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD)
* Accredited counselling course or equivalent
Experience
* Experience of working in a MH setting (either paid employment or placement)
* Involvement of innovative nursing practice
Knowledge & Skills
* Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care plans
* Able to work without direct supervision
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.
Address
Lynfield Mount and Airedale Centre for Mental Health
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
Contract
Bank
Job locations
Lynfield Mount and Airedale Centre for Mental Health
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