Clinical Functions: To provide mental health/psychosocial nursing care throughout the 24 hour day through the operation of an internal rotation shift system. This is to include potentially working every other weekend and two weeks of nights in every eight. To participate in a multi-disciplinary/nursing care team that implements and maintains a therapeutic milieu. To provide individual therapeutic counselling sessions for young people who are resident in the unit. To act as a named nurse for young people who are inpatients. To facilitate therapeutic group work within the unit. To be trained in and actively participate in the management of violence and aggression via approved physical intervention techniques. To be responsible under the guidance of the Clinical Team Leader for the provision of nursing care plans in collaboration with young people & parents/carers where appropriate. To present information and material at case conferences and CPA/MDT reviews in a systematic way, and to ensure that care plans are changed to reflect the decisions taken. To work with the families/carers/networks (Triangle of Care) of young people allocated to you. To actively participate in line management supervision and appraisal process in accordance with the Organisational policy To arrange & participate in regular group & individual Clinical supervision. More experienced nurses to deliver line management, appraisals or clinical supervision to junior staff. To maintain & contribute to standards of nursing care, policies & procedures. To support the function of the Childrens and Young Persons Place of Safety (CYP POS) and offer clinical advice where required. To have knowledge of Section 135/136 Administrative Functions: To maintain confidentiality in relation to all material, whether verbal, written or taped. To prepare reports on nursing care on young people to whom they act as the named nurse at their initial & any following reviews. To be aware of the mental health legislation and childrens legislation, as they may affect the young people under your care, e.g. Mental Health Act (1983) and the Children Act (1989). To be aware of child protection policies and to see that they are implemented. To use the electronic record system. To be aware of Health and Safety policies and other Livewell Southwest policies applicable to the Unit. To report any untoward occurrences to the Nurse-in-Charge in a timely way. To be aware of, and assist in, implementing organisational & NMC policies and procedures: Administration & Dispensing of Medicines Confidentiality Data Protection Control of Infection COSHH Waste Disposal Health and Safety at Work Personal and Professional Development To attend line management supervision and clinical supervision To attend mandatory study days and training particular to the role as directed by line manager or clinical team leader. To participate in regular group supervision and staff group. Physical Effort To have the ability to sit with young people and their families for extended periods of time, often within very pressurised circumstances and to sustain frequent, intense concentration. Apply a high level of expertise to create a safe, calm and appropriate environment for young people in a highly emotive situation and be able to respond appropriately to this need. To undertake physical intervention techniques, that requires occasional requirement to exert moderate physical effort for several long periods. Utilise driving skills when transporting young people. Regularly inputting information into patient notes and other records, linked to the young person you will be assigned to work alongside for the day. To eat meals with young people at set times, and support the needs of a young person within the context of the Plym Bridge House eating disorder care pathway. Knowledge of the use of the Plym Bridge Houses SAS alarm system. Mental Effort The workload (clinical and operational) will be highly unpredictable and interruptions often require immediate action from the post holder. Supporting colleagues and families in managing difficult behaviour, verbal and physical aggression, and levels of suicidal risk in young people. Emotional Effort Frequent exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances examples include dealing with patient issues relating to child protection or risk to life. Participation in team processes and with staff issues, e.g. safety, risk management, service continuity. There is a requirement for long periods of intense concentration whilst delivering clinical practice. Working Conditions Facilitate the reasonable needs of the young person, within a managed risk environment. Regular exposure to unpleasant working conditions when dealing with aggrieved staff and patients. Exposure to incidents of self harm and the ability to provided thoughtful support and care of young people. Be able to work a full 24hr pattern of work, hours will include early shifts 07:30-15:30, late shifts 12:30-20:30, twilight duties 15:00-23:00 and waking night shifts 20:00-08:00. The needs of a 24 hour 7 day a week service will therefore incorporate working regular weekends. All duties will include a mandatory 30 minute break or longer if required dependant on the lengthy of the shift.