Please see detailed Job Description.
1. Communication/Relationship Skills
* Maintain confidentiality when dealing with patient or sensitive staff information.
* Follow relevant guidelines and exercise sound judgement when accessing/disclosing information.
* Communicate in an appropriate and professional manner.
* Maintain clear, accurate clinical records in accordance with professional standards.
* Develop collaborative relationships with patients and carers to promote engagement in the therapeutic process, adapting to barriers to communication as required.
* Co-ordinate and communicate complex care packages via CPA, reports and documentation, liaising with other agencies where appropriate.
* Work collaboratively with the wider MDT.
* Work within professional boundaries, with reference to professional guidelines and local policy.
2. Knowledge, Training and Experience
* RMN (Degree or DipHE)
* Up to date knowledge of Mental Health Act, NMC Code of Conduct, and other relevant legislative and policy requirements and guidelines.
* Engagement in clinical and management supervision.
* Responsible for maintaining registration and meeting revalidation requirements.
* Demonstrate a clear understanding of CPA and promote best practice within your own team.
* Skilled in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care and treatment.
* Demonstrate consistently the ability to engage with people experiencing acute mental health problems.
* Clear understanding of risk and clinical risk assessment.
* Work to a high standard under pressure, prioritising tasks and managing time effectively.
* Develop/demonstrate self-awareness, seeking space, support or relief if needed.
* Develop the skills to co-ordinate and lead a team on a shift by shift basis.
* Develop de-escalation skills working with distressed people.
* Recognise safeguarding concerns and respond appropriately.
3. Analysis, Judgement and Problem Solving
* Use professional knowledge and clinical judgment to assess clinical situations and utilize problem solving skills, observing legislative and professional requirements and without acting outside of Trust policy.
* Work with other disciplines, acute services and partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
* Attend and contribute to team meetings, reflective practice, MDT reviews.
* Demonstrate skill in effective decision making appropriate to position, potentially under challenging circumstances.
* Work towards agreed clinical objectives, utilizing support and resources as required.
* Make decisions regarding prioritization and utilization of ward resources appropriate to position.
* Review and evaluate efficacy of clinical interventions.
4. Planning and Organisational Skills
* Prepare adequately to communicate patient information concisely and accurately to incoming staff, or to other professionals as required.
* Co-ordinate shifts, planning and delegating effectively to ensure safety is maintained, essential tasks are undertaken and effective care is delivered.
* Plan and detail care collaboratively, using SMART goals where appropriate, to meet patients needs.
* Report environmental issues, low stock or other operational concerns appropriately to maintain functioning.
* Refer to regular audits to ensure standards are being met, seeking clarification around any points which aren't clear and addressing identified omissions promptly.
* Support senior staff by completing simple audits as requested.
5. Patient Care
* Ensure practice is evidence-based and maintain an up to date knowledge of best practice and research developments.
* Order, store, record and administer medication appropriately in accordance with Trust policy and professional guidelines.
* Provide patient-centred, recovery focussed, holistic care using the APIE process.
6. Policy and Service Development
* Contribute to the development and maintenance of the standard in the ward area.
* Operate within Trust policies and procedures and adhere to discipline specific clinical guidelines/ professional codes of conduct.
* Use national guidelines, Trust policies and professional codes to safeguard standards of care for patients, carers and colleagues.
* Be aware of current issues in Urgent Care and development of Trust policies and share these with colleagues.
* Support service improvement initiatives and the management of change.
* Report clinical incidents appropriately.
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