An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Older Persons Mental Health inpatient team Ceddesfeld Ward at Auckland Park Hospital. We are looking for an individual who has an interest in the care of older people in our service to contribute to our team. The role can be challenging but rewarding and will afford the successful candidate to work as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team that is focused on delivering high standards of care through evidence-based practice. A supportive package will also be in place with team and managerial supervision as well as ongoing opportunities for personal training and development.
This vacancy is on our male organic ward which provides assessment and treatment for older people experiencing complex organic mental health problems.
A flexible approach is required as these posts involve working a 24-hour shift pattern, covering both day shift and night shift covering 7 days a week.
This post is only open to those candidates who already have their NMC registration in place and have successfully completed the preceptorship programme. Please note: Newly qualified applicants or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process.
Main duties of the job
There is no age barrier to becoming unwell in later life with both mental and physical health problems. Our progressive Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSOP) inpatient service at Auckland Park Hospital deliver high quality, accessible, person-centered care to the population of older people which the Trust serves.
The service offers assessment, diagnosis and treatment for older people who are suffering from an organic illness, alongside complex physical health problems or related frailty.
We have a multi-disciplinary inpatient team including nurses, medical staff, a physical health care practitioner, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and psychology. There is local access to nutrition and dietetic staff within MHSOP. We work in partnership with local Community Teams and our Care Home Liaison Team.
You will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse and able to demonstrate continuing professional development, effective generic nursing skills and the confidence to meet the requirements of a Band 5 position working with the older person.
If the post sounds interesting to you and you would like to know more about our service and what the role entails, please contact us on the number below to arrange an informal meeting or chat to support your application. During the discussion we can consider any development needs you may have and help you decide if the post would meet your long term career plans.
About us
What we will offer you
* Free parking at all our sites
* Access to a car Lease scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Career Development
* Leadership and Management Programmers
* Mindfulness training
* Rapid access to physiotherapy
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Additional contact information: Nicky Watson - Modern Matron - 01388 645341
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
* Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD
* To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
* Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Knowledge
Essential
* Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
* Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
* Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
* Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
* Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
* Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections
Experience
Essential
* Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities
* Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
* Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
* Working in a multi-disciplinary team
* Working in partnership with other agencies
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Ceddesfeld Ward, Auckland Park Hospital
Westfield Road
Bishop Auckland
DL14 6AE
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