Job summary In line with the philosophy of the clinical area the post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation and evaluation of care for the identified service user group in conjunction with other staff. To maintain high standards of nursing care to service users and to contribute to the development of comprehensive psychiatric nursing service, which meets the needs of service users and carers To take charge of the Unit in the absence of the Unit Manager or deputy and to instruct/demonstrate knowledge and skills to junior staff. All staff should comply with the Trust's Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity. Main duties of the job Analytical & Judgement Skills Planning & Organisational Skills Physical Skills Responsibility for Service User Care Service Development and Improvement Financial & Physical Resources Human Resources Information Resources Research & Development Freedom to Act Physical Effort Mental Effort Working Conditions Security Health and Safety Infection Control Equality and Diversity Confidentiality Standards of Business Conduct and Conflicts of Interest Information and Records Management Organisational Change About us Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are 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. Date posted 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £31,469 to £38,308 a year per annum pro rata (5% HCAS included) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 367-SS-9137 Job locations Thumbs wood Mother and Baby Unit, 2 Bowlers Green, Kingsley Green, Harper Lane, Radlett, WD7 9HQ 2 Bowlers Green, Kingsley Green, Harper Lane, Near Radlett, Herts. WD7 9HQ Job description Job responsibilities Analytical & Judgement Skills To use clinical judgement on problems requiring investigation and analysis regarding service users condition To assess and manage risk associated with the working environment ensuring appropriate Trust policies and procedures are followed accordingly Planning & Organisational Skills occasionally take charge of the ward if required to do so (except under preceptorship). When in charge of the ward to ensure the consistency and continuity of all care programmes, unit policies, and budgeting issues. To act up in the absence of the Deputy Ward Manager, if required (except under preceptorship). Physical Skills To supervise and maintain the safe custody, control and administration of drugs and take appropriate action/measures to provide safe administration as prescribed to service users, in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. To use a range of therapeutic techniques when managing service users with challenging and unpredictable needs, including when this leads to aggressive incidents Responsibility for Service User Care To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the clinical care of people with mental health problems, as appropriate to the clinical specialty, using evidence based practice. To act as named nurse to an identified group of service users. To co-ordinate all co-workers assigned to his\her group of service users and ensure they are fully conversant with all aspects regarding the service users care and treatment. To ensure that assessments and care plans reflect the psychological, emotional, social care, treatment, intervention, risk management and physical healthcare needs of the service user. To maintain close liaison with all disciplines\staff involved in a service users care and report on progress and effectiveness to the Multi Disciplinary Team. To provide a nursing perspective and representation in ward rounds, case conference, etc and to prepare reports on service users as required. To demonstrate and serve as an example for all clinical activities to appropriate grades of staff. To maintain sufficient personal awareness of clinical developments and practice, nursing research and clinical audit as required. Service Development and Improvement To personally practice and deliver skilled nursing care working with the framework of agreed policies and procedures be aware of, and adhere to, policies and guidelines at all times, and in particular those in relation to service users valuables, finance, budget policy. To participate in any formal monitoring, review or quality systems developed by the Trust or unit. This will include clinical supervision, individual performance reviews and standard setting. To ensure effective reporting and communication with line managers and multi-disciplinary team regarding service user care, incidents, health and safety issues and service deficits. To encourage and partake in the development and trial of new ideas and methods on the ward for improving the quality of care and promotion of morale. To carry the Unit bleep when required, (except under preceptorship) particularly outside of office hours. When in charge of the unit to ensure the consistency and continuity of all care programmes, unit policies, and budgeting issues. Financial & Physical Resources To order supplies for the workplace as necessary and ensure their use is kept within budget To follow procedure for handling patient money and valuables. Human Resources To provide support to all team members to ensure the smooth running of the ward To allocate and monitor work delegated to staff and supervise junior staff. To participate in all teaching activities for both registered and non registered members of staff including induction. To assist in the setting of objectives and act as mentor for student nurses seconded to the unit if appropriately trained. To maintain a personal and professional profile in accordance with Post Registration Education & Practice (PREP) and assume individual responsibility for maintaining current awareness of developments and trends in Mental Health nursing, maintaining a high level of professional knowledge and expertise through in-service training opportunities, supervision and post registration courses. Information Resources To maintain meaningful and accurate service user records on a day to day basis. ensure that all service user records comply with issues relating to confidentiality and safe storage. Research & Development To participate in research projects and data collection. Freedom to Act To undertake work as guided by the NMC Protocols and Code of Conduct To work within Codes of Practice and Professional Guidelines To co-ordinate shifts effectively on a day to day basis Physical Effort To ensure the patient care needs are carried out to a high standard as reflected in the care plan To ensure the active de escalation and diffusion techniques are used to minimise risk of physical aggression. If physical restrain is required this must be carried out using recognised Strategies for Crisis intervention & Prevention techniques and adhere to policy and procedure. Mental Effort To provide written reports as instructed by senior colleagues regarding service users To respond to emergency situations as they occur and ensure appropriate support networks are used as necessary To be creative in finding solutions to problems as they arise Working Conditions To provide effective care to service users patients who present with a range of complex, often challenging needs that could be unpredictable in nature. Security The post holder will be fully conversant with all aspects of security concerning the Unit and that they are correctly implemented. Any identified difficulties with security will be reported to registered staff. Additional Information: Knowledge and Skills Framework: The post holder will be expected to meet the requirements of the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) appropriate outline for the post. Approved outlines are available on the HPT e-ksf local library Health and Safety The post holder has a duty of care to themselves and to others with whom they come into contact in the course of their work as laid down in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and any subsequent amendment or legislation. Infection Control All Trust staff will: Act as a role model and champion for the highest standard of all aspects of infection prevention and control and implementation of all Infection Prevention and Control Trust polices and guidelines. Demonstrate respect for the roles and endeavours of others, in implementing good standards of hand hygiene. Value and recognise the ideas and contributions of colleagues in their endeavours to reduce the incidence of healthcare associated infection. Equality and Diversity Hertfordshire Partnership Trust is committed to providing an environment where all staff, service users and carers enjoy equality of opportunity. This includes recognising diversity of staff, service users and carers and not treating anyone less favourably on grounds of age, ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, gender reassignment, culture, health status, relationship status, disability, sexuality, social background, trade union affiliation or any other unreasonable grounds. The Trust will strive to eliminate all forms of discrimination. We recognise that this requires not only a commitment to remove discrimination, but also action through positive policies to redress the inequalities produced by past discrimination. Confidentiality All staff must be aware of the Data Protection Act 1984, and its subsequent amendments, which is now in force. This means that protection of data about individuals is a requirement of the law and if any employee is found to have permitted unauthorised disclosure, the Trust and the individual may be prosecuted. Standards of Business Conduct and Conflicts of Interest The Trust has adopted a Standards of Conduct Policy, which reflects NHS Management Executive Guidelines. It is the responsibility of staff to ensure that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain or seek to advantage or further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties. Staff should be informing their line manager if they are working for any other organisation to ensure that this Trust complies with the Working Time Regulations. Information and Records Management To comply with the Data Protection Act 1998, Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Department of Health Code of Confidentiality in line with Trust procedures. To adhere to the Trusts policies on records management including creation, use, storing and retention and disposal of records. Adhere to the Trusts Corporate Identity (using the standard templates available on nww.hpt.nhs.uk). Organisational Change As services develop and change, the post holder may be required to undertake other responsibilities within the Trust. Job description Job responsibilities Analytical & Judgement Skills To use clinical judgement on problems requiring investigation and analysis regarding service users condition To assess and manage risk associated with the working environment ensuring appropriate Trust policies and procedures are followed accordingly Planning & Organisational Skills occasionally take charge of the ward if required to do so (except under preceptorship). When in charge of the ward to ensure the consistency and continuity of all care programmes, unit policies, and budgeting issues. To act up in the absence of the Deputy Ward Manager, if required (except under preceptorship). Physical Skills To supervise and maintain the safe custody, control and administration of drugs and take appropriate action/measures to provide safe administration as prescribed to service users, in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. To use a range of therapeutic techniques when managing service users with challenging and unpredictable needs, including when this leads to aggressive incidents Responsibility for Service User Care To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the clinical care of people with mental health problems, as appropriate to the clinical specialty, using evidence based practice. To act as named nurse to an identified group of service users. To co-ordinate all co-workers assigned to his\her group of service users and ensure they are fully conversant with all aspects regarding the service users care and treatment. To ensure that assessments and care plans reflect the psychological, emotional, social care, treatment, intervention, risk management and physical healthcare needs of the service user. To maintain close liaison with all disciplines\staff involved in a service users care and report on progress and effectiveness to the Multi Disciplinary Team. To provide a nursing perspective and representation in ward rounds, case conference, etc and to prepare reports on service users as required. To demonstrate and serve as an example for all clinical activities to appropriate grades of staff. To maintain sufficient personal awareness of clinical developments and practice, nursing research and clinical audit as required. Service Development and Improvement To personally practice and deliver skilled nursing care working with the framework of agreed policies and procedures be aware of, and adhere to, policies and guidelines at all times, and in particular those in relation to service users valuables, finance, budget policy. To participate in any formal monitoring, review or quality systems developed by the Trust or unit. This will include clinical supervision, individual performance reviews and standard setting. To ensure effective reporting and communication with line managers and multi-disciplinary team regarding service user care, incidents, health and safety issues and service deficits. To encourage and partake in the development and trial of new ideas and methods on the ward for improving the quality of care and promotion of morale. To carry the Unit bleep when required, (except under preceptorship) particularly outside of office hours. When in charge of the unit to ensure the consistency and continuity of all care programmes, unit policies, and budgeting issues. Financial & Physical Resources To order supplies for the workplace as necessary and ensure their use is kept within budget To follow procedure for handling patient money and valuables. Human Resources To provide support to all team members to ensure the smooth running of the ward To allocate and monitor work delegated to staff and supervise junior staff. To participate in all teaching activities for both registered and non registered members of staff including induction. To assist in the setting of objectives and act as mentor for student nurses seconded to the unit if appropriately trained. To maintain a personal and professional profile in accordance with Post Registration Education & Practice (PREP) and assume individual responsibility for maintaining current awareness of developments and trends in Mental Health nursing, maintaining a high level of professional knowledge and expertise through in-service training opportunities, supervision and post registration courses. Information Resources To maintain meaningful and accurate service user records on a day to day basis. ensure that all service user records comply with issues relating to confidentiality and safe storage. Research & Development To participate in research projects and data collection. Freedom to Act To undertake work as guided by the NMC Protocols and Code of Conduct To work within Codes of Practice and Professional Guidelines To co-ordinate shifts effectively on a day to day basis Physical Effort To ensure the patient care needs are carried out to a high standard as reflected in the care plan To ensure the active de escalation and diffusion techniques are used to minimise risk of physical aggression. If physical restrain is required this must be carried out using recognised Strategies for Crisis intervention & Prevention techniques and adhere to policy and procedure. Mental Effort To provide written reports as instructed by senior colleagues regarding service users To respond to emergency situations as they occur and ensure appropriate support networks are used as necessary To be creative in finding solutions to problems as they arise Working Conditions To provide effective care to service users patients who present with a range of complex, often challenging needs that could be unpredictable in nature. Security The post holder will be fully conversant with all aspects of security concerning the Unit and that they are correctly implemented. Any identified difficulties with security will be reported to registered staff. Additional Information: Knowledge and Skills Framework: The post holder will be expected to meet the requirements of the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) appropriate outline for the post. Approved outlines are available on the HPT e-ksf local library Health and Safety The post holder has a duty of care to themselves and to others with whom they come into contact in the course of their work as laid down in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and any subsequent amendment or legislation. Infection Control All Trust staff will: Act as a role model and champion for the highest standard of all aspects of infection prevention and control and implementation of all Infection Prevention and Control Trust polices and guidelines. Demonstrate respect for the roles and endeavours of others, in implementing good standards of hand hygiene. Value and recognise the ideas and contributions of colleagues in their endeavours to reduce the incidence of healthcare associated infection. Equality and Diversity Hertfordshire Partnership Trust is committed to providing an environment where all staff, service users and carers enjoy equality of opportunity. This includes recognising diversity of staff, service users and carers and not treating anyone less favourably on grounds of age, ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, gender reassignment, culture, health status, relationship status, disability, sexuality, social background, trade union affiliation or any other unreasonable grounds. The Trust will strive to eliminate all forms of discrimination. We recognise that this requires not only a commitment to remove discrimination, but also action through positive policies to redress the inequalities produced by past discrimination. Confidentiality All staff must be aware of the Data Protection Act 1984, and its subsequent amendments, which is now in force. This means that protection of data about individuals is a requirement of the law and if any employee is found to have permitted unauthorised disclosure, the Trust and the individual may be prosecuted. Standards of Business Conduct and Conflicts of Interest The Trust has adopted a Standards of Conduct Policy, which reflects NHS Management Executive Guidelines. It is the responsibility of staff to ensure that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain or seek to advantage or further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties. Staff should be informing their line manager if they are working for any other organisation to ensure that this Trust complies with the Working Time Regulations. Information and Records Management To comply with the Data Protection Act 1998, Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Department of Health Code of Confidentiality in line with Trust procedures. To adhere to the Trusts policies on records management including creation, use, storing and retention and disposal of records. Adhere to the Trusts Corporate Identity (using the standard templates available on nww.hpt.nhs.uk). Organisational Change As services develop and change, the post holder may be required to undertake other responsibilities within the Trust. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RMN\Dip (Mental) Live registration with NMC Desirable Appropriate post registration qualification Mentorship & Preceptorship after one year Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Skills\Knowledge Essential Detailed knowledge of legislation and practise guidelines concerning Adult Acute Mental Health Ability to develop professional relationships with staff, service users and all other stakeholders Ability to lead and motivate others Provision of effective clinical supervision Excellent communications skills - written, verbal and able to complete computer data entry and recording Good interpersonal skills Good team worker, able to demonstrate organisational skills Awareness of budgetary needs of the service Desirable Ability to participate in training of others - students and other team members Working with people detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) Person Specification Qualifications Essential RMN\Dip (Mental) Live registration with NMC Desirable Appropriate post registration qualification Mentorship & Preceptorship after one year Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Skills\Knowledge Essential Detailed knowledge of legislation and practise guidelines concerning Adult Acute Mental Health Ability to develop professional relationships with staff, service users and all other stakeholders Ability to lead and motivate others Provision of effective clinical supervision Excellent communications skills - written, verbal and able to complete computer data entry and recording Good interpersonal skills Good team worker, able to demonstrate organisational skills Awareness of budgetary needs of the service Desirable Ability to participate in training of others - students and other team members Working with people detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) 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 Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Address Thumbs wood Mother and Baby Unit, 2 Bowlers Green, Kingsley Green, Harper Lane, Radlett, WD7 9HQ 2 Bowlers Green, Kingsley Green, Harper Lane, Near Radlett, Herts. WD7 9HQ Employer's website https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)