Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Our Mid Essex, Chelmsford site consists of one mixed acute inpatient ward, one female acute inpatient ward, one male acute inpatient ward, one older adult ward, and a mixed Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit. We are looking for Band 5 nurses to join us across the site.
The team consists of consultant psychiatrists, nurses, occupational/art/music therapists, physiotherapists, health care workers, and works collaboratively with the Community team.
Main Duties of the Job
Patients receive individualised care and treatment based on the Care Programme Approach (CPA), which includes crisis management, risk assessments, intensive assessment, treatment and therapy, stabilisation of acute symptoms, and relapse prevention.
The service offers:
* Assistance in acquiring and enhancing coping skills that promote and enable self-help and self-management of mental health problems.
* A collaborative, structured approach towards assisting people to achieve their own recovery.
* A diverse range of care interventions.
* Individualised planning of treatment and care.
* Specialist mental health and risk assessment.
Staff in these wards work closely with the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Teams (CRHT) and the Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT).
About Us
EPUT is looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn, and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer a range of benefits and development opportunities, 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
To be successful, you should have experience working within a care setting and a good understanding of social care or a willingness to learn, while working under the direction of senior staff.
We are looking for people who can bring commitment, reliability, enthusiasm, and determination to take our service forward in new and innovative ways. In return, we offer training and development of staff, support through regular supervision and appraisal, assisting you in setting realistic objectives.
If successful, you will be involved with a wide multi-disciplinary team caring for adults. It is essential that you are interested in and excited about the opportunity to work with adults, but training will be provided. You will care for your patients holistically and work in a multi-disciplinary setting. You will need to adapt quickly to changing situations and provide high-quality care to your patients.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
* Registration as a Mental Health Nurse (RMN Part 3)
* Meet the requirements for revalidation as set out by the NMC
* Good standard of written and spoken English
Knowledge
* Knowledge and understanding of health legislation, principles of CPA and Care Management, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act 1983, safeguarding, the NHS Constitution, and risk assessment/management
* Ability to conduct assessments and review care in line with the requirements of mental health care clusters
* Ability to devise comprehensive care plans that incorporate effective, individualised, and evidence-based therapy interventions
Skills/Experience
* Literate in IT/computer skills
* Able to formally supervise junior colleagues
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.
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