Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
The post holder will work in close collaboration with other professionals in assessing service user's needs, devising care plans and evaluating outcomes that promote service user empowerment through the process. The post holder, with the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) will participate in the assessment and treatment to provide high quality, individualised care, which addresses the needs of the service users.
The post holder will support the Charge Nurse and the Team Leader to ensure that the service is managed effectively and efficiently in all aspects.
Main duties of the job
1. To actively fulfil the role of Named Nurse for the individuals in the service area, providing a holistic approach to service user assessment, treatment, review and management of packages of care.
2. To ensure that the statutory requirements of the MHA 1983 (amended 2007) and Mental Capacity Act are observed and applied.
3. To have the clinical skills relative to the delivery of care in the service area.
4. To have effective working relationships with other professionals within the service area, across the Strategic Business Units (SBUs), Trust and other NHS providers and key stakeholders.
5. To contribute towards effective management and utilisation of resources within the service area.
6. To lead a nursing staff team in the absence of the Charge Nurse.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
* RNMH/RNLD/RMN
* NMC
* Completion of management training
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.
Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per annum, pro rata.
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