Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent: N/A
- Hours
- Full time - N/A
- Job ref
- 367-UNPL-8237-B
- Employer
- Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- 136 Suite, Kingfisher Court
- Town
- Radlett
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 Per Annum pro rata + 5% of basic salary (min £1,192 - max £2,011)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 31/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Charge Nurse - 136 suite
NHS AfC: Band 6
Values Based Screener
At Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust we are looking for people to join us who share our values and those of the NHS. Before your application can be considered please take part on our online values questionnaire, which you can find below. When you have finished you will be sent a 'completion code' by email, which will be valid for 6 months and required to submit your application form.
http://hpft.recruitforvalues.com/
Job overview
In line with the philosophy of the clinical area, the post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for the service user, in conjunction with other MDT.
The post holder will provide a key leadership role providing direction to the team, acting as a positive role model and contributing to the professional development of junior staff and consistently demonstrating Trust Values.
The post holder will work in close collaboration with other professionals, including the wider Multi-Disciplinary team (nursing, psychiatry, Community teams , Bed managers and MDT ) in assessing service user’s needs and formulate care plan.
Work as part of the Trust shift rota across a 24 hour shift pattern including Long day shifts and Night
Main duties of the job
. Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and
evaluation of care for service users.
. Be required to teach other nursing and non-nursing personnel.
. Be a role model through their own good practice.
. Be responsible for maintaining clinical standards, and team systems
under the direction of the team leader.
. Assist the team leader in maintaining effective team working
processes, including outcome measures.
. Be expected to deputise for the Team Leader in their absence.
. To manage the 136 resources and clinical environment during their
shift.
. To provide reports to the senior management team on the 136
activity
. To provide senior nurse and Health care assistant support to other
wards when require
Working for our organisation
We 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, 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Will function as a 136/Place of safety nurse to an individual or group
of service users as allocated, taking responsibility for formulation to
appropriate care plans in line with the 136 policy - Will act as a clinical expert in their service area. This means keeping
clinically up to date, being able to assess service users thoroughly,
plan care rigorously, and audit and evaluate nursing interventions
based on evidence and locally agreed protocols and policies. - Will co-ordinate all co-workers assigned to his\her service user group
and will ensure they are fully conversant with all aspects regarding the service user’s care and treatment. - Will identify the individual care needs of allocated service users, plan, implement and evaluate all care programmes in conjunction with the unit’s nursing team and the MDT.
- Will maintain close liaison with all department\staff involved in a service user’s care and report on progress and effectiveness to the MDT.
- Will lead and/or participate in clinical discussions, case conference, etc and will prepare reports on service users as required.
- Will be aware of all policy documents and legal requirements pertinent to the post and ensure that these are adhered to.
- Will demonstrate and serve as an example for all clinical activities to
appropriate grades of staff. - Will be fully conversant and ensure compliance with NMC codes of
conduct and practice, relevant legislation and policies and procedures. - To participate in assessment, with management, care planning, and
review of all individuals referred to unit as appropriate, with the relevant disciplines.
NB: The post holder is required to maintain current registration with the NMC
For a more detailed description, please see attached JD and PS.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- RMN/RLDN or Dip/ Bsc (Hons) in Mental Health/ Learning Disability Nursing
- ENB 998 / Preceptorship and Mentorship. ENB.
Experience
Essential criteria
- At least 3 years post registration experience at Band 5.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in other clinical settings.
Aptitude & Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate effectively within a multiprofessional team. Working knowledge of the 136/Place of safety policy
- Confidence to work autonomously, use own initiative, and make decisions in complex situations.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassuring skills are required.
- Ability to deal with distressing circumstances and challenging behaviour.
- Experience of risk assessment and management.
- Ability to cope with an unpredictable work pattern and frequent interruptions
- Understanding of legal framework MHA, MCA, DoL, safeguarding and social factors involved in care.
- Supervision skills
Desirable criteria
- Specific clinical skills applicable e.g. brief therapy, cognitive therapy and anxiety management.
- Implementing quality improvement initiatives.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Angeline Mavunga
- Job title
- Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01923 633 774
- Additional information
Wojciech Dudzinski - Clinical Matron - [email protected]
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