Job Overview
We are offering an exciting opportunity for Band 5 nurses who wish to challenge themselves or Band 6 Nurses who fancy a change, the chance to apply for a Seconded Team Leader position at the Trevor Gibbens Unit.
Under the overall direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager, you will be required to maintain high standards of patient care and ward performance. Be professionally responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of a multidisciplinary programme of care. Support the Clinical Nurse Manager and the multidisciplinary team in the leadership of the nursing team, patient care and ward. Manage the ward in the absence of the Clinical Nurse Manager.
Main Duties of the Job
* Demonstrate the skills to professionally communicate complex information to users and carers in an empathic and supportive way.
* Provide clinical and professional advice, leadership and support to a multidisciplinary staff group, patients and their families.
* Attend formal meetings i.e. safeguarding, governance on behalf of the Clinical Nurse Manager when required.
* Understand and appreciate the need to adapt when there are barriers to communication.
* Take account of cultural issues in communication with everyone, including work colleagues.
* Understand what translation and advocacy services are available and follow correct procedures.
* Ensure records of self and junior colleagues are up to date, accurate and consistent with Trust policy.
* Establish and maintain accurate, complete and up to date care plans in line with Trust policies and procedures.
* Effectively use Trust electronic tools and IT systems.
* Competent to implement strategies which facilitate adherence to treatment.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
* RMN/RGN/RNLD (Dip HE or degree)
* Active mentor qualification
* Post registration experience of working as a nurse within secure mental health services is essential
* Up to date knowledge of Mental Health Acts
* Management of staff
Desirable Criteria
* Training in management of staff
KMPT Staff Benefits:
* NHS pension scheme: Your employer pays 20.6% towards your pension and life assurance benefits.
* Annual leave for Agenda for Change: 27 days for full time or pro rata if part time.
* Flexible working: Covers job share, term time working, flexible shifts etc.
* Learning and Development opportunities: In addition to the mandatory subjects there are a number of leadership, management and staff topic areas, including coaching and mentoring.
Please see job description for full details.
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