Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Inpatient services at Blossom Court, St Ann's Hospital. All of our inpatient wards in St Ann's have been awarded the Prestigious accreditation by the Royal College of Psychiatrists' Combined Committee for Accreditation (CCA).
We are recruiting a Band 5 nurse who will be in our wards. In recognition of the high levels of care being delivered at Blossom Court, we have strengthened the management structure on each ward, and will be supplementing the existing structure.
Our inpatient wards aim to offer a safe and secure therapeutic environment to Haringey residents who require treatment in an acute mental health inpatient setting. Our service users come from diverse backgrounds, and we recognise that an admission is an opportunity for growth and recovery. We use a variety of clinical models on our wards and seek to empower our nurses and other staff to offer high quality, evidence based interventions.
Candidates will have the ability to manage a high pressured ward environment and work with acutely unwell service users. They will have highly developed clinical skills, alongside knowledge of a full range of therapeutic skills and approaches across physical and mental health.
Main Duties of the Job
As an effective member of the MDT, you will be responsible for the development and facilitation of a patient centred approach to care: assessing, developing, implementing and evaluating the care needs of patients and their carers (supported by a preceptor as appropriate).
Ensure that statutory and legal requirements of care are incorporated safely within each patient's programme of care.
Observe the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 ensuring the patient is fully informed of their legal position and their rights under the Act. To interpret the significance of clinical observations, act upon them, and make available information to senior nurses and medical staff.
To determine nursing priorities and plan patient care accordingly including full risk assessment, informing the Nurse in Charge when changes in circumstances may affect standards of care.
To meet the physical, psychological, social and cultural needs of the individual and their family, using research based knowledge and skills to maintain the individual's identity.
To recognise the needs of the family/carers, ensuring their involvement in care.
About Us
We are the North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) providing high-quality mental health care to local people across the London Boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington.
Previously two separate mental health trusts working in Partnership - Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust and Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust - we formally merged and became the new NLFT on Friday 1 November 2024.
We provide community health services and mental health services for young people, adults and older people. Our North London Forensic Service treats and cares for people in the criminal justice system who have mental health conditions. We also provide one of the largest eating disorders services in England, as well as drug and alcohol services.
We are an organisation that is passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion; one that prides itself in developing the leadership capabilities of its employees, looking after their health and wellbeing, creating safe spaces for staff to speak up and providing opportunities to mentor and be mentored. Our employees are the reason for delivering Good CQC ratings, excellent outcomes and outstanding patient experiences, so it is our aim to create a happy and healthy working environment where you can thrive and succeed.
Date posted: 21 March 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: Depending on experience Per annum, inclusive of Outer London HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 455-BEH-0025
Job locations: St Ann's hospital, St Ann's road, Tottenham, London, Haringey, N15 3TH
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Our Band 5 staff nurses will be part of a MDT comprising of peer support workers, social workers, psychologists, nurses, psychiatrists and other allied health professionals. They will be expected to lead the ward on a day to day basis and provide guidance to junior members of staff, whilst being a role model in demonstrating our trust values.
Comprehensive support will be offered to the post holders including professional and clinical supervision, as well as access to the leadership development opportunities offered by NLFT. The post holder will be working with a supportive and encouraging divisional management team.
Person Specification
ESSENTIAL
* Dip/BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing
Desirable
* Recognised training in teaching/mentorship
* Significant experience and knowledge of working with people with mental health problems.
* Quality Improvement training/experience
ESSENTIAL
* NMC Registration
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Employer name: 306 North London NHS Foundation Trust
Address: St Ann's hospital, St Ann's road, Tottenham, London, Haringey, N15 3TH
Employer's website: North London NHS Foundation Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr