Job summary We are searching for a full time (37.5 hours) Band 5 Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse to join us on Beech Ward based in Torquay, Torbay Hospital. Beech ward is a 16 bedded inpatient Mental Health Ward that supports primarily older adults with functional mental health difficulties. We warmly welcome Band 5 Registered Mental Health who are completing their nursing preceptorship to apply for this role. The successful candidate will be supported by a team of experienced Band 6's and Ward Manager. At Beech Ward, we pride ourselves on being a dedicated, passionate and skilled team, driven by the motivation to improve the lives and mental health of older adults. "Team support is outstanding." - Ruth, Staff Nurse on Beech "We are a caring and compassionate team." - Hannah, Discharge Facilitator "Staff go beyond the call of duty." - A service user. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team in a service that has been rated as Outstanding by the CQC. Working alongside the Nursing Team, and within the MDT, you will ensure that service users receive a high standard of person-centred care which enables them to recover in a timely way. Main duties of the job To assess care needs, develop, implement and evaluate individual care plans. To provide holistic, recovery focused and compassionate care to people who use our services. To provide named nurse role to people who use our service. To promote and improve quality of service provided. To manage the unit in the absence of Ward Manager / Team Leader To participate in the internal rotation system including weekend working To be a proactive, skilled member of the ward Multi-Disciplinary team To have knowledge and experience of providing individual and group clinical/therapy work. To demonstrate effective leadership and assist with providing advice and guidance to non-qualified staff and students. To be responsible for the provision and maintenance of effective therapeutic relationships, which at all times acknowledges the rights, personal dignity and encourages opportunity for growth and development of the person using this service. About us About Devon Partnership Trust We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery. We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do Our values We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas. We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader. Date posted 21 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9369-24-0819-1 Job locations Beech Unit, Torbay Hospital Lawes Bridge Torquay Devon TQ2 7AA Job description Job responsibilities To be a proactive, skilled member of the ward Multi-Disciplinary team To have knowledge and experience of providing individual and group clinical/therapy work. To demonstrate effective leadership and assist with providing advice and guidance to non-qualified staff and students. To be responsible for the provision and maintenance of effective therapeutic relationships, which at all times acknowledges the rights, personal dignity and encourages opportunity for growth and development of the person using this service. To provide cross cover to other mental health units located on the same site when there is a clinical need. To work in line with agreed safeguarding protocols at all times Actively engage in required training To demonstrate a working knowledge of the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 (including 2007 updates), Mental Capacity Act 2005 (to include Deprivation of Liberty safeguards), Care Programme Approach, and National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990. To work to the NICE and NMC Guidelines and Standards. To be aware of and work in line with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures. Communication & Working Relationships To have excellent written and verbal communication skills. To be proficient in the use of electronic systems To maintain professional working relationships with other members of the Multi-disciplinary Team. To be able to liaise with carers, families and user groups and representatives. To liaise with a range of professionals and agencies allied to the holistic care of the person using this service user e.g. G.P, Social Worker, Housing etc. Planning & Organisation To act as shift co-ordinator Act up (take responsibility for the ward) in the absence of Manager as required Supervise others in line with Trust policy Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment & Therapy To act as named nurse for a cohort of patients. To assess complex health and wellbeing needs, develop, monitor and review care plans to meet individual needs. To update all records on SystemOne (electronic clinical records) To provide robust risk assessments and ensure they are updated regularly on SystemOne (electronic clinical records) To maintain professionalism at all times/whilst being non-judgemental. To ensure safe practice working to NMC, Government and Trust policies /procedures Maintain accurate documentation using the correct recording systems (mostly electronic) Policy, Service, Research & Development Responsibility To be aware of national and professional developments. To participate in ongoing training and education progress. To demonstrate evidence based practice and participate in research/audit/pilot projects. To be aware of current initiatives in inpatient care. To promote service changes with positive professional attitude and fully engage in service changes. Responsibility for Finance, Equipment & Other Resources To ensure Trust policies and procedures are followed in relation to the handling of monies, property etc. belonging to people using the service To demonstrate effective risk management skills Use Trust resources in a sustainable, cost effective and appropriate way Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership & Management To demonstrate and develop effective leadership/management skills. To provide Supervision and Appraisals to appropriate/allocated staff. To participated in the role of Mentor to students. To participate in the role of Preceptor to newly qualified staff (where appropriate) To participate in audits. There is a requirement to support learners on a regular basis which includes the achievement and updating of profession specific training to the required standard to fulfil this role Information Resources & Administrative Duties To ensure accurate documentation. To have working knowledge of SystemOne and associated systems. To engage and participate in the use of Electronic recording systems and training when required. To participate in formulating and providing reports for other professionals such as panel for continuing care etc Any Other Specific Tasks Required To demonstrate a working knowledge of NMC codes of conduct and comply with them. To demonstrate a working knowledge of government health and social care policy Report any observed incident of unprofessional behaviour, accident/incident, untoward occurrence, and faulty equipment immediately to Ward Manager/Team Leader. To take an active role in own supervision and continuous professional development Job description Job responsibilities To be a proactive, skilled member of the ward Multi-Disciplinary team To have knowledge and experience of providing individual and group clinical/therapy work. To demonstrate effective leadership and assist with providing advice and guidance to non-qualified staff and students. To be responsible for the provision and maintenance of effective therapeutic relationships, which at all times acknowledges the rights, personal dignity and encourages opportunity for growth and development of the person using this service. To provide cross cover to other mental health units located on the same site when there is a clinical need. To work in line with agreed safeguarding protocols at all times Actively engage in required training To demonstrate a working knowledge of the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 (including 2007 updates), Mental Capacity Act 2005 (to include Deprivation of Liberty safeguards), Care Programme Approach, and National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990. To work to the NICE and NMC Guidelines and Standards. To be aware of and work in line with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures. Communication & Working Relationships To have excellent written and verbal communication skills. To be proficient in the use of electronic systems To maintain professional working relationships with other members of the Multi-disciplinary Team. To be able to liaise with carers, families and user groups and representatives. To liaise with a range of professionals and agencies allied to the holistic care of the person using this service user e.g. G.P, Social Worker, Housing etc. Planning & Organisation To act as shift co-ordinator Act up (take responsibility for the ward) in the absence of Manager as required Supervise others in line with Trust policy Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment & Therapy To act as named nurse for a cohort of patients. To assess complex health and wellbeing needs, develop, monitor and review care plans to meet individual needs. To update all records on SystemOne (electronic clinical records) To provide robust risk assessments and ensure they are updated regularly on SystemOne (electronic clinical records) To maintain professionalism at all times/whilst being non-judgemental. To ensure safe practice working to NMC, Government and Trust policies /procedures Maintain accurate documentation using the correct recording systems (mostly electronic) Policy, Service, Research & Development Responsibility To be aware of national and professional developments. To participate in ongoing training and education progress. To demonstrate evidence based practice and participate in research/audit/pilot projects. To be aware of current initiatives in inpatient care. To promote service changes with positive professional attitude and fully engage in service changes. Responsibility for Finance, Equipment & Other Resources To ensure Trust policies and procedures are followed in relation to the handling of monies, property etc. belonging to people using the service To demonstrate effective risk management skills Use Trust resources in a sustainable, cost effective and appropriate way Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership & Management To demonstrate and develop effective leadership/management skills. To provide Supervision and Appraisals to appropriate/allocated staff. To participated in the role of Mentor to students. To participate in the role of Preceptor to newly qualified staff (where appropriate) To participate in audits. There is a requirement to support learners on a regular basis which includes the achievement and updating of profession specific training to the required standard to fulfil this role Information Resources & Administrative Duties To ensure accurate documentation. To have working knowledge of SystemOne and associated systems. To engage and participate in the use of Electronic recording systems and training when required. To participate in formulating and providing reports for other professionals such as panel for continuing care etc Any Other Specific Tasks Required To demonstrate a working knowledge of NMC codes of conduct and comply with them. To demonstrate a working knowledge of government health and social care policy Report any observed incident of unprofessional behaviour, accident/incident, untoward occurrence, and faulty equipment immediately to Ward Manager/Team Leader. To take an active role in own supervision and continuous professional development Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of Adult and/or Older Persons mental health nursing and the nursing process Excellent verbal and written skills and excellent IT skills. Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users, carers and other professional bodies. Ability to engage in and lead (when required) MDT meetings Ability to assess situations, make decisions, co-ordinate and organise appropriate responses. Have an awareness and ability to maintain personal boundaries. Able to risk assess To be able to plan and implement all aspects of nursing skills. To demonstrate effective leadership skills, promote effective role model across the ward environment. To be able to work on the internal ward shift rotation which includes night duties To work to the Trust Data Protection and Confidentiality guidance/policy Be able to work as part of a team. Work as an effective role model. Promote effective service delivery and future changes in a positive way Willingness to develop self Desirable Multi-Disciplinary Working Understanding of Recovery principles in Mental Health Knowledge and understanding of both adult and childrens safeguarding guidance Knowledge Essential Knowledge of ordering, storing and administering required medications Knowledge of possible side effects of medication Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1987 (including updates) Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act & Deprivation of Liberty safeguards Qualifications Essential RMN/ Registered Nurse (Mental Health) with current registration. Desirable Any further learning relevant to the role. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of Adult and/or Older Persons mental health nursing and the nursing process Excellent verbal and written skills and excellent IT skills. Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users, carers and other professional bodies. Ability to engage in and lead (when required) MDT meetings Ability to assess situations, make decisions, co-ordinate and organise appropriate responses. Have an awareness and ability to maintain personal boundaries. Able to risk assess To be able to plan and implement all aspects of nursing skills. To demonstrate effective leadership skills, promote effective role model across the ward environment. To be able to work on the internal ward shift rotation which includes night duties To work to the Trust Data Protection and Confidentiality guidance/policy Be able to work as part of a team. Work as an effective role model. Promote effective service delivery and future changes in a positive way Willingness to develop self Desirable Multi-Disciplinary Working Understanding of Recovery principles in Mental Health Knowledge and understanding of both adult and childrens safeguarding guidance Knowledge Essential Knowledge of ordering, storing and administering required medications Knowledge of possible side effects of medication Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1987 (including updates) Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act & Deprivation of Liberty safeguards Qualifications Essential RMN/ Registered Nurse (Mental Health) with current registration. Desirable Any further learning relevant to the role. 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 Devon Partnership NHS Trust Address Beech Unit, Torbay Hospital Lawes Bridge Torquay Devon TQ2 7AA Employer's website https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)