About this role
Job summary
Ashness House, part of the Pathfinder Group, Ashness House is a 26-bed mental health rehabilitation facility for men with complex needs in Stanmore, London. Our facility is dedicated to offering high-quality care tailored to the needs of the people we care for. We focus on empowering people with complex mental health needs to lead fulfilling lives in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Main duties of the job
24-Hour Unit Responsibility: Maintain continuous responsibility for the unit(s), managing within allocated resources, and implementing organizational personnel policies.
Staffing and Rotas: Plan and coordinate annual leave while maintaining safe staffing levels and skill mix via rota management. Provide effective leadership by setting clear objectives, delegating tasks, and organizing rotas equitably.
NMC Code Compliance: Ensure adherence to the NMC Code of Conduct, periodically verifying staff registration status on the live register.
Service Development and Evaluation: Participate in the planning, commissioning, review, and evaluation of services provided.
Incident and Complaint Management: Ensure reports, statements, and investigations of accidents, incidents, and complaints are conducted, and appropriate authorities are notified.
Performance Management: Oversee the performance management of all staff in alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
Cost Efficiency: Plan rotas cost-effectively, approve agreed expenditure within guidelines, and monitor delegated budgets and expenditure. Contribute to cash-releasing efficiency savings and value-for-money initiatives.
Communication: Organise regular team meetings, attend meetings with the CSM, and liaise with other professionals and department heads.
About us
Ashness House, part of the Pathfinder Group, Ashness House is a 26-bed mental health rehabilitation facility for males located in Stanmore, London. Our facility is dedicated to offering high-quality care tailored to the needs of the people we care for. We focus on empowering people with complex mental health needs to lead fulfilling lives in a supportive and nurturing environment.
At Ashness House, we use a person-centered approach, ensuring that each resident's care plan is personalised and responsive to their specific requirements. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates closely with residents, their families, and healthcare professionals to deliver holistic care that promotes independence, dignity, and well-being.
Joining our team means becoming part of a compassionate, professional, and dynamic group committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those we care for. We are looking for individuals who share our dedication to providing exceptional care and support in a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment.
Job description Job responsibilities
Operational Management
24-Hour Unit Responsibility: Maintain continuous responsibility for the unit(s), managing within allocated resources, and implementing organizational personnel policies.
Staffing and Rotas: Plan and coordinate annual leave while maintaining safe staffing levels and skill mix via rota management. Provide effective leadership by setting clear objectives, delegating tasks, and organizing rotas equitably.
NMC Code Compliance: Ensure adherence to the NMC Code of Conduct, periodically verifying staff registration status on the live register.
Service Development and Evaluation: Participate in the planning, commissioning, review, and evaluation of services provided.
Incident and Complaint Management: Ensure reports, statements, and investigations of accidents, incidents, and complaints are conducted, and appropriate authorities are notified.
Performance Management: Oversee the performance management of all staff in alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
Financial Management
Budget Management: Manage a ward budget as agreed with senior management/finance director. Ensure expenditure remains within budget and alert the CSM of any potential overspend issues, agreeing on remedial actions as necessary.
Cost Efficiency: Plan rotas cost-effectively, approve agreed expenditure within guidelines, and monitor delegated budgets and expenditure. Contribute to cash-releasing efficiency savings and value-for-money initiatives.
Management Relationships
Communication: Organize regular team meetings, attend meetings with the CSM, and liaise with other professionals and department heads.
Clinical Responsibilities
24-Hour Clinical Oversight: Maintain 24-hour continuous responsibility for the unit(s), ensuring the implementation of prescribed care according to agreed standards.
Care Monitoring: Monitor and evaluate care, taking necessary action as needed. Ensure patient confidentiality and staff compliance with this policy.
Standards of Care: Formulate, evaluate, and monitor care plans. Provide nursing assessments for referred Service Users to determine the suitability for mental health nursing interventions.
Mental Health Act Compliance: Ensure adherence to the Mental Health Act (1983), with regular monitoring of its application. Act as a consultant to nursing staff and other professionals on patient care matters.
Challenging Behaviour Management: Exercise professional judgment in determining levels of challenging behavior and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
Education/Research Responsibilities
Student Training and Supervision: Coordinate and participate in the educational process for nursing students, including in-service training and personal development. Act as a clinical supervisor and mentor for students and staff.
Public Relations and Health Promotion: Promote mental health nursing and educate the public on mental health issues. Participate in regular induction training for new staff and provide health promotion advice to Service Users, relatives, and the public.
Research Involvement: Engage in research projects in consultation with the CSM, applying research findings to current practice.
Personnel/Professional Responsibility
Policy Adherence: Ensure all staff adhere to organizational policies and procedures as well as legislative and statutory policies.
Clinical Governance
Quality Standards: Work with others to set, monitor, and review quality standards. Implement standards within your clinical area, complete clinical audits, and undertake specific clinical governance projects as directed by the CSM. Facilitate user involvement in service delivery and coordinate clinical governance activities within your sphere of influence.
Security
Safety and Security: Ensure the welfare and safety of staff, Service Users, visitors, and the public by implementing all policies/procedures related to Unit(s) security. Supervise Service Users in accordance with their leave status and investigate breaches of security as required.
Performance Appraisal and Review Development
Appraisal Participation: Participate in the organizational appraisal system.
Staff Leadership and Management
Leadership: Provide effective leadership and management to staff, promoting high-performance standards in alignment with organizational objectives and priorities. This includes understanding key priorities, translating them for your team, promoting a positive team ethos, completing annual appraisals, ensuring access to training, and consistent management aligned with HR policies.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
2 years post-registration experience
Desirable
Experience in more than 1 setting e.g. acute admissions, forensic, rehabilitation.
Qualifications Essential
Registered Mental Health Nurse
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 Pathfinder Ashness Care
Address Ashness House Care Home
2-6 Jersey Avenue
London
HA7 2JQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.pathfinder-group.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)