Job summary
We are looking for experienced or newly qualified mental health nurses to join Regency Ward.
Regency Ward is a 20 bedded, male, acute ward.
We primarily work with individuals who are aged 18-65 and we are located within Mill View Hospital in Hove.
Our shared values within the team at Mill View are important to us and we work collaboratively as a hospital to ensure the most positive patient outcomes.
We value diversity and opportunity for everyone that works here and we are incredibly proud of the team here at Mill View Hospital.
This post offers the Trust's £4,000 Incentive for band 5-7 Nurses & Practitioners, as well as a relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000 (subject to terms and conditions).
Main duties of the job
You will be working alongside an established and experienced multi-disciplinary team (MDT). This consists of nurses, healthcare assistants, nursing associates, doctors, the occupational therapy team, a psychologist, the pharmacy team, a support, time and recovery (STR) worker and a peer support worker.
As a Staff Nurse you will have the opportunities to deliver patient-centred care supporting patients in their recovery. You will work as part of the MDT undertaking assessments of patients with complex mental health needs developing care and recovery plans in collaboration with the patients and their families/carers.
In conjunction with the team, you will assess and manage risks and will work closely with other teams and professionals to ensure the effective discharge of patients.
On Regency Ward we have a very supportive team, who are passionate about patient care. We are passionate about ward improvements and would like you to be involved in this.
About us
About us
Working Patterns: At Mill View we have recently moved to working 2 shift patterns. This consists of:- Long day - 07:00-19:30- Night shift - 19:00-07:30
Flexible working is important to us at Mill View Hospital and we would consider any flexible working requests you may have which will help you have a healthy work-life balance
If you have some questions, I'd welcome you to give me a call or drop me an email so we can go through them. I would also be more than happy to show you around the hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
To deliver a high standard of evidence based inpatient nursing care in the designated care group in partnership with the team, the service users and where appropriate their family
1. To act as a primary nurse in the assessment of needs and organising of care. To co-ordinate shifts and provide supervision for support workers and students. To work within a team of nurses and other professionals who are committed to the delivery of a quality service. To adopt a flexible approach to hours of duty, in order to meet the needs of the service over a 24-hour period. To take charge of a designated clinical area and deputise as appropriate. To represent the Ward Manager and/or care team, at appropriate forums and disseminate information as required. To represent the clinical team perspective at multidisciplinary meetings and clinical reviews of patient care. To be an active participant in the multi-disciplinary team, formulating care plans and utilising appropriate assessments.
If you are a qualified or newly qualified nurse, with drive and passion and a desire for self-development, then you are a perfect person to join our team. We have an outstanding preceptorship programme for newly qualified staff and also ensure all staff are provided with a robust supervision plan and also a thorough induction. There are many opportunities for further development within the team and we welcome new ideas, no matter what your role or band is. You will always be listened to.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
2. Registered Nurse with current registration (mentalhealth / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role.
Desirable
3. Studying towards Diploma/ Degree.
Knowledge/Experience Essential
4. Child and Adult safe guarding procedures.
5. Knowledge of MHA (1983/2007).
6. Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005)
7. Demonstrate ability to enhance care through evidence based knowledge.
8. Demonstrate professional development relevant to the care group
9. Demonstrates ability to assess and manage clinical risk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
10. Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
11. Knowledge of MHA (1983/2007)
12. Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005), to include practical knowledge of FACE documentation, DOLS and Best Interest decisions
13. Child and Adult safe guarding procedures.
14. Change management, organising and prioritising workloads
15. Demonstrate ability to enhance care through evidence based knowledge
16. Demonstrate professional development relevant to the care group
17. Demonstrates ability to assess and manage clinical risk