An exciting opportunity has risen within the Langley Green Hospital's Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit. We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated, and inspiring Band 5 Staff Nurse / preceptorship Nurse to join our team on Amber Ward. Someone who has a passion for exceptionally high standards of patient care, who is enthusiastic, innovative and wants to work in a service that is committed to providing individualized evidenced based care.
We are a 12 bedded ward based in Langley Green Hospital in Crawley. Crawley is situated closely to London and Brighton and benefits from a thriving, vibrant and diverse community. Amber Ward has an experienced team and works collaboratively with other wards and services within the hospital and the wider community.
We will support you and invest in you - don't miss this exciting opportunity!
This post offers the Trust's £2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive for Band 5-6 Nurses & Practitioners, (pro rata and subject to terms and conditions please see attached Protocol Document for full details).
Main duties of the job
As a staff nurse / preceptorship nurse, your responsibilities will be to:
* Uphold our core values of promoting openness, transparency and learning.
* Effectively run the shift and attend regular meetings to review and monitor patients' care plans.
* Build relationships with patients to encourage trust, while listening to and interpreting their needs and concerns.
* Ensure the correct administration of medication, including injections, and monitor side effects.
* Accurately record patient information and communicate with other MDT staff regarding patient care needs.
* Offer support and supervise the practice of junior staff and student Nurses to ensure safe and effective nursing practice within a secure environment.
* Perform administrative duties involved in the screening, assessment and follow up support of patients.
* Provide care and support to patients and families and work effectively as part of the wider Multidisciplinary team.
Work a flexible shift pattern which includes Long Days (07:00 - 19:30) and Nights (19:00 - 07:30) including weekends and bank holidays.
About us
This is what our staff have to say about working on Amber Ward:
I feel so lucky to work alongside a passionate and supportive team who always go above and beyond.
I am so proud to work at Langley Green Hospital with fantastic people, staff and service leaders.
We believe that staff who feel valued by their employers and are truly engaged provide a better outcome for our service leaders. Amber Ward will also provide the opportunity to enhance one's knowledge of the PICU pathway and work alongside forensic services and the police for our 136 suite Place of Safety.
All your skills and training will be fully utilized and developed through clinical supervision and training opportunities including a preceptorship academy for newly qualified nurses and modules offered by the University of Surrey and University of Brighton as well as Trust essential training and an Emerging Leadership Course. We offer a two-week induction which gives you the opportunity to shadow your colleagues across the unit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information explore the attachments.
We encourage future applicants to arrange informal visits. Come and see our excellent service!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role.
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
* Knowledge of MHA (1983/2007).
* Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005), to include practical knowledge of FACE documentation, DOLS and Best Interest decisions.
* Child and Adult safeguarding procedures.
* Change management, organizing and prioritizing workloads.
* Demonstrate ability to enhance care through evidence-based knowledge.
* Demonstrate professional development relevant to the care group.
* Demonstrates ability to assess and manage clinical risk.
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Amber Ward PICU, Langley Green Hospital
Martyrs Avenue
Crawley
RH11 7EJ
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