Job summary JOB SUMMARY In line with the philosophy of the clinical area, the post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for the service user, in conjunction with other staff. The post holder work in close collaboration with other professionals, including the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team (Nursing, Psychiatry, Psychology, Allied Health Professionals and Arts Therapies) in assessing service user's needs, devising care plans and evaluating outcomes that promote service user empowerment through the process. The post holder will work in close collaboration with other professionals, including the wider Multi-Disciplinary team (nursing, psychiatry, psychology, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy) in assessing service user's needs, devising care plans and evaluating outcomes that promote service user empowerment through the process. The post holder will act as a positive role model and contributing to the professional development of junior staff and consistently demonstrating Trust Values. All staff should comply with the Trust's Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity. Main duties of the job MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES The post holder will: Work as a registered nurse with a special interest in Learning Disability, Autism and mental health wellbeing for people with learning disabilities. Have a key role in ensuring the smooth running and co-ordination of the shift. Be responsible for maintaining clinical standards under the direction of the charge nurses and team leader and work as a Named Nurse. Work in liaison with service users, carers, other professionals and co-operatively with other services, ensuring the delivery of a needs-led service. Work as part of the Trust shift rota across a 24 hour shift pattern. Carry out and advocate professional specific interventions. About us Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are 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. We help people of all ages live their lives to their full potential by supporting them to keep mentally and physically well. Everything we do is aimed at providing consistently high quality, joined up care, support and treatment that: Empowers individuals to manage their mental and physical wellbeing Keeps people safe from avoidable harm Is effective and ensures the very best clinical and individual recovery outcomes Provides the best possible experience Date posted 07 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum, Pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 367-LD&F-9154 Job locations NE Inpatient Unit (P50020) Lexden Hospital, London Road, Colchester CO3 4DB Job description Job responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The post holder will: Fulfil the role of Named Nurse, actively supporting adults with a learning disability who are residing on the unit to improve their physical, mental and emotional health. This is delivered through person-centred assessment and treatment, which will subsequently be evaluated for achievement of identified goals. Improve the lives of people with a learning disability by minimising the impact of their condition through the delivery of excellent services to promote recovery and wellbeing. Professionally accountable and responsible for patient care, undertaking a range of clinical/therapeutic interventions in hospital Support others in the team including associate practitioners, healthcare assistants and students as appropriate, to develop competence by providing leadership, day to day supervision and clinical advice. Advocate for and promote a positive image of people with a learningdisability. Ensure statutory requirements of the Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act are observed and applied. Clinical Responsibility The post holder will: Work collaboratively with service users, carers and families to deliver nursing assessment and then plan, implement and evaluate identified interventions, with a view to improving physical, mental and emotionalwellbeing. Carry out clinical nursing procedures/techniques in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Implement and promote evidence-based clinical processes and standards of practice within the inpatient unit. Facilitate individual therapeutic sessions to achieve identified health outcomes for service users in accordance with assessed needs. Develop and review a range of comprehensive and evidence-based clinical risk assessments and associated care plans. Ensure these plans have meaningful service user, carer and interdisciplinary involvement throughout the process. Provide written reports as necessary for service user reviews and MHATribunals. Ensure the administration and safe custody of drugs and medications in accordance with Trust policy and procedure, as well as NMC guidelines. Regularly assess and report on the side effects experienced by serviceusers. Comply with and promote the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct. Leadership and Staff Management Responsibility The post holder will: Lead by example, promoting positivity, commitment and motivation within the wider team and those working closely. Act as a role model to service users, carers and other professionals. Provide clinical supervision as per Trust policy. Support both the mentorship of student nurses and the preceptorship of newly registered nurses in accordance with the NMC and universityrequirement. Participate in the induction and training of others, including the mentoring/co-mentoring of students. In consultation with the Charge Nurse and Team Leader, set and review performance objectives for Health Care Assistants and other staff where appropriate, which includes supporting staff in their ongoing personal development. Managers have a duty to promote and support staffs personal health and wellbeing at all times, this includes both physical and mental health and wellbeing. Managers have a responsibility to support staff by directing employees to services that are available to everyone to help in managing health and wellbeing. They should be open and approachable as well as proactive in discussing and agreeing a process to monitor an employees mental and physical health. Job description Job responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The post holder will: Fulfil the role of Named Nurse, actively supporting adults with a learning disability who are residing on the unit to improve their physical, mental and emotional health. This is delivered through person-centred assessment and treatment, which will subsequently be evaluated for achievement of identified goals. Improve the lives of people with a learning disability by minimising the impact of their condition through the delivery of excellent services to promote recovery and wellbeing. Professionally accountable and responsible for patient care, undertaking a range of clinical/therapeutic interventions in hospital Support others in the team including associate practitioners, healthcare assistants and students as appropriate, to develop competence by providing leadership, day to day supervision and clinical advice. Advocate for and promote a positive image of people with a learningdisability. Ensure statutory requirements of the Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act are observed and applied. Clinical Responsibility The post holder will: Work collaboratively with service users, carers and families to deliver nursing assessment and then plan, implement and evaluate identified interventions, with a view to improving physical, mental and emotionalwellbeing. Carry out clinical nursing procedures/techniques in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Implement and promote evidence-based clinical processes and standards of practice within the inpatient unit. Facilitate individual therapeutic sessions to achieve identified health outcomes for service users in accordance with assessed needs. Develop and review a range of comprehensive and evidence-based clinical risk assessments and associated care plans. Ensure these plans have meaningful service user, carer and interdisciplinary involvement throughout the process. Provide written reports as necessary for service user reviews and MHATribunals. Ensure the administration and safe custody of drugs and medications in accordance with Trust policy and procedure, as well as NMC guidelines. Regularly assess and report on the side effects experienced by serviceusers. Comply with and promote the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct. Leadership and Staff Management Responsibility The post holder will: Lead by example, promoting positivity, commitment and motivation within the wider team and those working closely. Act as a role model to service users, carers and other professionals. Provide clinical supervision as per Trust policy. Support both the mentorship of student nurses and the preceptorship of newly registered nurses in accordance with the NMC and universityrequirement. Participate in the induction and training of others, including the mentoring/co-mentoring of students. In consultation with the Charge Nurse and Team Leader, set and review performance objectives for Health Care Assistants and other staff where appropriate, which includes supporting staff in their ongoing personal development. Managers have a duty to promote and support staffs personal health and wellbeing at all times, this includes both physical and mental health and wellbeing. Managers have a responsibility to support staff by directing employees to services that are available to everyone to help in managing health and wellbeing. They should be open and approachable as well as proactive in discussing and agreeing a process to monitor an employees mental and physical health. Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING Essential Relevant Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Demonstrable commitment to ongoing training and development. Desirable Mentorship Training. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE Essential Knowledge of common physical, mental and emotional health needs experienced by people with a learning disability. Experiencing of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care according to assessed need using personcentred approaches. Experience of risk management. Experience of working with people with learning disabilities or complex health needs. Experience of using assessment and screening tools to support analysis and make formulations and recommendations based on this. Working knowledge of legislation and policy relating to learning disabilities. Experience of maintaining high standards of recordkeeping consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING Essential Relevant Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Demonstrable commitment to ongoing training and development. Desirable Mentorship Training. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE Essential Knowledge of common physical, mental and emotional health needs experienced by people with a learning disability. Experiencing of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care according to assessed need using personcentred approaches. Experience of risk management. Experience of working with people with learning disabilities or complex health needs. Experience of using assessment and screening tools to support analysis and make formulations and recommendations based on this. Working knowledge of legislation and policy relating to learning disabilities. Experience of maintaining high standards of recordkeeping consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Address NE Inpatient Unit (P50020) Lexden Hospital, London Road, Colchester CO3 4DB Employer's website https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)