Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Are you looking for a nursing post that makes a real difference to people's lives?
If you are passionate about providing good quality care within a rewarding environment and supportive organisation, then this is the job for you!
More about the inpatient unit
Our new inpatient unit provides residential care and life-saving interventions to those with addictions. This is often a last hope for vulnerable members of our society to break free from their alcohol and drug use.
We provide safe and effective detoxification and stabilisation for individuals with alcohol and drug use disorders.
Inclusion, as part of a large NHS Foundation Trust, have partnered with Two Saints - a housing association and well-respected local provider - and 20 Local Authority areas to bring this high-quality specialised care and treatment to the area.
Main duties of the job
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a Bank role with flexible working.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Undertake assessments of individuals with complex physical/mental health presentations, including those patients presenting with higher levels of risk.
* Develop in collaboration with the patient their care plan and their recovery plan.
* Offer specialist nursing assessment and advice where required.
* Take the lead in delivering therapeutic group work programmes as required.
* Administer medication, complying with relevant Trust procedures and NMC Guidance.
* Ensure the safety of all patients as determined by the clinical team, including supervision of patients within the Unit, grounds, and the community as required.
* Provide clinical and managerial leadership on the ward.
* Assess and manage ongoing risks as identified during assessment, ensuring collaboration with patients and carers.
* Regularly review risk factors and adjust management as necessary.
* Regularly take charge of the clinical environment over a span of duty.
* Work in conjunction with the Clinical Manager to set clinical and educational standards, monitoring and maintaining these standards.
* Regularly undertake audits of clinical activity and standards, developing plans of action to address any improvements required.
* The post holder will work within the NMC Code of Practice and professional guidelines.
* Maintain an up-to-date level of professional competence and continuing professional development within the specific environment.
* Attend multi-disciplinary clinical meetings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse with NMC.
Experience
* Significant demonstrable post-qualification experience at Band 5 working in a mental health/specialist inpatient setting or community substance misuse setting.
Skills
* Ability to manage highly stressful and emotive situations.
* Up-to-date and relevant knowledge of evidence-based practice, e.g., NICE Guidance.
* Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate specialist programmes of care and risk management plans.
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.
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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