Job summary 37.5 hours per week. At the Glenbourne Unit we are actively recruiting motivated and professional Band 5 Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurses, including Preceptor Nurses, who are looking to work in our Outstanding rated Male and Female Acute Ward as awarded by the Care Quality Commission. Harford Ward is a 19 bedded Male Acute Ward and Bridford Ward is a 19 bedded Female Acute Ward with positions available across both wards. Here at the Glenbourne we received an overall rating of outstanding, and we are one of only a few units of its kind to achieve this rating within the UK. The unit was praised in particular for the compassionate care provided by staff, noting the 2015 mental health inpatient survey that rated nurses at the Glenbourne unit the highest in the country for treating patients with dignity and respect. Our environment and organisation is supportive and driven to deliver quality, evidence based patient care, we have a clear focus on Quality Improvement and Safewards and strive to achieve a caring recovery focused environment and a supportive environment to develop in. We are looking for clinically skilled, compassionate and caring professionals who are committed to providing care of the highest quality to some of the most vulnerable individuals known to our service. This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility. Main duties of the job The postholder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. You will be designated to take charge regularly of the ward. The postholder is required to supervise staff and be able to teach qualified and unqualified staff, including basic and / or post basic students. The staff nurse will at all times work within the spirit of the NMC code of Professional Conduct for trained nurses and local policies. You will need to have a passion for working with people with mental health needs and possess excellent communication skills as you will be alongside other professionals, families and carers. Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity. All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7-day service. Job Share(s) Considered About us Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise providing integrated health & social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams & West Devon, as well as some specialist services for people living in parts of Devon & Cornwall. With teams in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, health & wellbeing hubs. As an organisation with a strong social conscience, we always value being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible and collaborative. Transforming services to make them sustainable, ensuring that we value, support & empower each other. We are committed to involving the people we care for, families & carers in everything that we do, working towards co-production where we can. Helping us to deliver the right care for people, in the right place & at the right time. By putting people at the centre of what we do, we ensure to support people to lead, healthy independent lives & be the very best at helping people to live well. Valuing our employees making an investment in their development a priority. We offer: Protected CPD time for registered staff Various development pathways and ongoing regular training packages for all staff Leadership & mentoring programmes Access & funding for training including Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course & Scholarship Into Nurse Training A Robust Preceptorship A bespoke induction programme Existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme can continue their membership when they join the organisation. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa, pro-rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number B9832-2024-NM-9559 Job locations Harford Ward, Glenbourne Unit Morlaix Drive, Derriford Plymouth Devon PL6 5AF Job description Job responsibilities Utilise nursing skills to assess, plan and implement and deliver care to patients who are in an acute phase of their illness Organise the provision of care and act as Named Nurse / Associate Nurse for a specified group of patients. To function as a member of a multi disciplinary team taking appropriate responsibility for the implementation of decisions made by the team Ensure planned nursing care is implemented and evaluated, take appropriate action in the light of evaluation. Participate in training programmes for both trained and untrained staff In conjunction with the university and Senior Staff Nurses ensure training programmes / objectives for learner nurses are implemented. To be responsible for implementing drug administration procedures according to laid down policy. Maintain standards of care to highest level within available resources. Maintain confidentiality in respect to the patient at all times To actively participate in line management with senior and junior members of staff. To liaise effectively with other wards and services. To develop and maintain relationships with providers statutory and non-statutory To maintain confidentiality in respect of the patient / client at all times. Communicate clearly with patients, their families and all other mental health professional groups about their health problems and care plan. Actively participate in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives, eg. clinical audit, essence of care or clinical policy development. Play an active role in CPA multi disciplinary reviews and ward rounds, reporting on the nursing assessment of the patients’ progress and participating further in multi disciplinary care planning. Ensure that patients are encouraged to play a part in the Care Plan and to sign it; and ensuring they receive a copy of it. This is to promote person centred planning Participate in the Glenbourne wide response team which responds to any untoward incident and undertake associated training. Provide mentorship for students Attend and participate in meetings ie. Case Conference, Mental Health review tribunals Job description Job responsibilities Utilise nursing skills to assess, plan and implement and deliver care to patients who are in an acute phase of their illness Organise the provision of care and act as Named Nurse / Associate Nurse for a specified group of patients. To function as a member of a multi disciplinary team taking appropriate responsibility for the implementation of decisions made by the team Ensure planned nursing care is implemented and evaluated, take appropriate action in the light of evaluation. Participate in training programmes for both trained and untrained staff In conjunction with the university and Senior Staff Nurses ensure training programmes / objectives for learner nurses are implemented. To be responsible for implementing drug administration procedures according to laid down policy. Maintain standards of care to highest level within available resources. Maintain confidentiality in respect to the patient at all times To actively participate in line management with senior and junior members of staff. To liaise effectively with other wards and services. To develop and maintain relationships with providers statutory and non-statutory To maintain confidentiality in respect of the patient / client at all times. Communicate clearly with patients, their families and all other mental health professional groups about their health problems and care plan. Actively participate in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives, eg. clinical audit, essence of care or clinical policy development. Play an active role in CPA multi disciplinary reviews and ward rounds, reporting on the nursing assessment of the patients’ progress and participating further in multi disciplinary care planning. Ensure that patients are encouraged to play a part in the Care Plan and to sign it; and ensuring they receive a copy of it. This is to promote person centred planning Participate in the Glenbourne wide response team which responds to any untoward incident and undertake associated training. Provide mentorship for students Attend and participate in meetings ie. Case Conference, Mental Health review tribunals Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse / Diploma in Mental Health. Desirable Practice / Supervisor assessor Experience Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse Multi disciplinary working Desirable Life experience in wide range of settings Knowledge Essential Mental Health Act Confidentiality Management methods CPA and Nursing Process Named Nurse responsibilities Administration and storage of medicines Statutory requirements Psychiatric illnesses and relevant nursing care Desirable Control and restraint techniques Networking with other agencies Team nursing techniques Ethical issues in relation to Mental Health Epex trained Skills Essential Assessment Skills Communications Skills Leadership Skills Team Work Skills Management Ability Able to take charge Administration Skills Interpersonal Skills Supervision of Junior Staff Prioritising Computer Skills Responsible and self motivated Able to manage own stress Flexible & reliable to work on rota 24/7 day service Empathetic Desirable Recreation/Diversion Skills Group Interaction Skills Change Management Skills Ability to recognise and support stress in others Mentorship or equivalent Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse / Diploma in Mental Health. Desirable Practice / Supervisor assessor Experience Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse Multi disciplinary working Desirable Life experience in wide range of settings Knowledge Essential Mental Health Act Confidentiality Management methods CPA and Nursing Process Named Nurse responsibilities Administration and storage of medicines Statutory requirements Psychiatric illnesses and relevant nursing care Desirable Control and restraint techniques Networking with other agencies Team nursing techniques Ethical issues in relation to Mental Health Epex trained Skills Essential Assessment Skills Communications Skills Leadership Skills Team Work Skills Management Ability Able to take charge Administration Skills Interpersonal Skills Supervision of Junior Staff Prioritising Computer Skills Responsible and self motivated Able to manage own stress Flexible & reliable to work on rota 24/7 day service Empathetic Desirable Recreation/Diversion Skills Group Interaction Skills Change Management Skills Ability to recognise and support stress in others Mentorship or equivalent 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Livewell Southwest Address Harford Ward, Glenbourne Unit Morlaix Drive, Derriford Plymouth Devon PL6 5AF Employer's website https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)