Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
To work independently and accountably as part of a team of clinicians offering 24 hr mental health access and information in the locality of the Trust. The service will be 7 days a week, 24 hours a day for 365 days a year working shifts in an in-patient low secure forensic setting.
To act as a role model to other Nurses and HCAs, supervising them to ensure high quality care is provided.
Work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team.
To deliver a high quality and effective operational service to patients with complex needs, in accordance with the principles and objective of the Trust and its vision as identified in the service.
To work collaboratively with others within the new organization to provide an exemplary level of care to service users and their carers.
To complete the required clinical audits, ensuring compliance with Trust and local Policies and Procedures.
Main duties of the job
1. To be responsible along with other nursing staff for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of all care aspects of individual patient's care.
2. Attending to the physical and psychological needs of the patients under the care of the nursing team.
3. Act as key worker and co-worker for a designated group of clients.
4. Deliver effective individualised care by supervising staff in the assessment of the patient's condition. Ensure that accurate and objective information is recorded and signed by the appropriate member of staff.
5. Establish therapeutic relationships with individual clients, relatives and carers. Write and contribute towards the formulation of care plans.
6. Ensure effective and confidential communication, at all times maintaining strict confidentiality with regard to any information concerning patients and colleagues.
7. Demonstrate an awareness of the needs of carers of patients with mental health problems.
8. To fully comply with the requirements of the NMC and upkeep of registration.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including:
* Season Ticket Loans
* NHS discounts for staff
* Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
* Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
* The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
* Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
Job responsibilities
1. Establish positive professional and appropriate relationships with patients adopting a non-judgemental approach. Always be prepared to listen and treat each patient with respect and courtesy, valuing them as individuals.
2. Carry out planning and organisation of the therapeutic and social activities for patients in the clinical area.
3. To act as a mentor to student nurses.
4. To provide managerial supervision to junior colleagues.
5. Participate in therapeutic and social activities/groups.
6. As appropriate and necessary, assist patients who have the need to use hoists and wheelchairs.
7. As requested, take on clinical, managerial and environmental responsibilities.
8. Ensure the local security protocols and procedures are adhered to at all times.
9. Complete the required clinical audits, ensuring any concerns are addressed from these.
10. Have an overview of the staff Healthroster, ensuring an effective skills mix is in place.
11. Deputising for the ward manager in their absence.
12. The post holder will be able to demonstrate insight into their own developmental needs and will formally discuss these in supervision and yearly appraisals. Where development is necessary the post holder must show commitment towards development.
13. The post holder, having attained appropriate courses, must ensure that feedback and the opportunity of sharing of knowledge is given to their colleagues.
Person Specification
Knowledge
* Knowledge
* Knowledge
Skills
* Skills for the role
* Skills for the role
Experience
* Experience
* Experience
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.
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
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