About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and dedicated practitioner to work within a service that is embracing positive change and developing pathways of care to meet the diverse needs of older people within an inpatient setting.
The team comprises of a Consultant Psychiatrist, Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist. You will be working alongside a dedicated team of nursing staff including Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Clinical team leaders, staff nurses and health care assistants.
The post holder will be supported closely by the Ward Manager and Lead Nurse and the Matron. Recognising the national pressures within acute inpatient services, South West Yorkshire Partnership Trust have developed a priority inpatient program focussing on the development of our inpatient services with priority focus on workforce, clinical pathways, and management of clinical acuity.
The Poplars is a mental health unit for individuals with either a diagnosis or presentation of symptoms of dementia. The Poplars predominantly supports individuals who are over 65 years of age, although on occasion there have been admissions of those who are under 65 years old. It is a 12 bedded mixed gender ward. The Poplars is a service that runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an innovative, committed, and caring practitioner. The successful candidate will be required to work autonomously and as part of the MDT, demonstrating sound clinical decision making with a passion for working in within in-patient older peoples service.
As a Staff Nurse on a busy inpatient unit, you will support the MDT in the provision of high-quality care for older people with a diagnosis of dementia. You will be confident, have good people skills and able to challenge tactfully and constructively and able to gain the respect and confidence of nursing, medical and MDT staff. You will have ample opportunity to build your skills and develop
The successful candidate will be expected to work a 24hr shift system so to ensure care is provided across the day and night. You will also be supported to gain invaluable experience and grow in confidence Applicants are encouraged to contact the ward for further information.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.
At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.
About us
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
This is a generic band 5 staff nurse job description designed to reflect mental health services Trust-wide.
Individuals will be expected to:
To contribute to an integrated team of staff in providing a high quality of care and treatment both on an individual basis and with a purposeful group programme within a core facility.
Have an understanding of and a commitment to the philosophy mental health or learning disability services and the local service provision.
Be responsible and accountable for the Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation of treatment and care for defined service users within the pathway.
Utilise core nursing / specialist skills within the role of primary nurse.
Contribute specific professional support and advice to the team, service users and carers.
Work in partnership with other teams within and outside of the organisation.
Oversee and support junior members of staff in implementing planned treatment and care.
Support the Management Team in carrying out their duties.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
Workload Management
To work flexibly to cover shifts to provide a 365 day per year service Act as shift co-ordinator as required and to participate in the planning and co-ordinating of the shift to ensure smooth and effective running of the service and role model best practice Co-ordinate and lead the team to make effective use of team skills to provide the best possible standards of care and treatment / interventions To prioritise workload in keeping with the team and service objectives Take full involvement as a primary nurse by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating treatment / care for named service users To actively participate and contribute to service users reviews, ward rounds, meetings as applicable To provide care and specific interventions for other service users as allocated on a daily basis, and directly in accordance with their written care plan
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
1st Level Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the register
Desirable
Relevant post basic qualifications CBT/PSI. Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
Physical Attributes Essential
Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post, working various shift patterns including nights. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Personal Attributes Essential
Commitment to adopt the Trusts core Values and Behavioural standards. In addition to the core standards an ability to demonstrate the following role specific behaviours: Enthusiasm Motivated to work in chosen speciality Professionalism Resourcefulness Flexible attitude Common sense approach Initiative, tact and diplomacy Positive self-image Effective team member Ability to cope with change Commitment to high clinical standards when working with patients Reliable
Training Essential
A commitment to undertake mandatory training including the management of violence and aggression Willingness to undertake training in nursing mentorship .
Experience Essential
Involvement in a systematic approach to care: Assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation. Awareness of the Care Programme Approach. Working with individuals who have mental health needs or working with people with a learning disability. Knowledge of key worker/primary nurse system. Working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team/working with other disciplines. Knowledge of collaborative working within a recovery based model of intervention. Clinical/Professional Supervision.
Desirable
Implementation of the Care Programme Approach. Experience of leading and supervising junior/unqualified staff. Experience of working with a care pathway approach toward recovery. Experience of working with risk assessment models i.e. HCR 20. Experience using risk tools to support assessment and interventions in relevant clinical setting
Special Knowledge/Skills Essential
Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work with patients therapeutically on a 1:1 basis or in groups. Awareness of the skills in the prevention and management of violence and aggression. Ability to lead and motivate staff. Ability to coach, train, mentor and act as a role model to other team members and learners. Ability to work without direct supervision. Ability to work flexibly Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role
Desirable
Evidence based practice. Knowledge of Recovery Models i.e. Recovery Star, My Shared Pathway, etc. Thorough understanding of the role of primary nurse system and the concept of clinical supervision Knowledge of Psychosocial interventions. An awareness of the IMROC model Knowledge of NHS initiatives specific to the clinical service
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.
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 South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address The Poplars
Southmoor Road
Hemsworth
WF94LX
Employer's website https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)