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Location: Priory Hospital Norwich, Ellingham Road, Attleborough, Norfolk NR17 1AE
Division: Priory Group
Hours: 37.5
Vacancy Type: Permanent - Full Time
Job Advert Role Description
Priory Hospital Norwich is a 34 bedded acute mental health hospital which opened in 2020 across 3 wards, with an additional ward underway and due to open summer 2025 in the town of Attleborough. The role of Nurse is to be part of an excellent multidisciplinary team to support our patients. Priory Hospital Norwich ensures that we put our patients at the centre of everything we do. We are a busy acute unit aiming to offer a high standard of care and deliver great outcomes for patients.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Deliver prescribed care to a defined group within an agreed framework.
2. Assess, plan and deliver, with the patient and their carer/family, nursing care which takes account of patient choice and wishes, acting as the patient's named nurse.
3. Accurately observe and engage with patients in order to assess their needs and evaluate their progress.
4. Monitor and review Nursing Care plans.
5. Evaluate and respond to changes in patient condition and needs.
6. Deal proactively and effectively with suggestions and complaints from patients and their families/carers.
7. Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the Multi-Disciplinary team.
8. Participate in regular clinical and non-clinical meetings and attend other meetings as requested.
9. Prioritise nursing duties and delegate appropriately and effectively within the shift coordination framework, working as nurse in charge as required, ensuring a safe environment.
10. Maintain a continued level of personal professional development in accordance with preceptorship and revalidation.
11. Develop and maintain a good professional relationship with patients, colleagues, and visitors, responding promptly and courteously to requests, enquiries, and suggestions.
12. Help to promote and maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of the patient/relatives and carers.
13. Participate in clinical supervision and reflective practice at least monthly.
14. Undertake the role of “Preceptor” to newly qualified staff.
15. Work in accordance with safeguarding adult and children policies and requirements.
16. Ensure the requirements of the Mental Health, Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Standards are met.
17. Adhere to Medicines Management policies at all times.
18. Adhere to Priory Group policies and protocols and adhere to NMC Code.
Other Benefits Include:
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* An extra day's annual leave for your birthday
* Management and leadership development opportunities
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