We currently have opportunities to join the Nursing Bank within Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT). In particular we are looking for temporary staff to work as and when required often at short notice at Band 5 level, in one of our Units, Warren Court, Woodside Rd, Abbots LangleyAll roles on the bank are for as and when workers and therefore in particular may suit those already working part-time, with other commitments, or who want to work on a short-term basis.HPFT provides services for service users with mental health, learning disability and children's and adolescent mental health problems. Applicants should have some experience of working in a healthcare setting particularly within learning disabilities services. HPFT has a range of healthcare settings across the County and therefore access to a car would be beneficial unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving

Main duties of the job

You will work in close collaboration with other professionals in assessing service user's needs, devising care plans and evaluating outcomes that promote service user empowerment through the process.

You will work alongside the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and will participate in the assessment and treatment to provide high quality, individualised care, which addresses the needs of the service users.

You will support the Charge Nurse and the Team Leader to ensure that the service is managed effectively and efficiently in all aspects.

PLEASE REFER TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSONAL SPECIFICTION FOR DETAILS OF THE SKILLS REQUIRED BEFORE APPLYING.

About us

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an exceptional organisation with big ambitions, our aim is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country.

With a workforce of c. 3,000 and an annual income of c. �200m, the Trust is organised across three Strategic Business Units and provides integrated health and social care services through a large network of community and inpatient settings, serving diverse communities across Hertfordshire, Norfolk, North Essex and Buckinghamshire. As a university trust, HPFT continues to develop strong links with the University of Hertfordshire providing excellent learning and development opportunities, as well as strengthening our clinical research capability.

Whilst it is a challenging period for the NHS, there has never been a more exciting time to join HPFT. Building on the CQC ' Outstanding' rating given by the CQC in 2019, we remain on our Good to Great journey as we continue to innovate, improve, transform and ultimately deliver the very highest standards of care to the service users and communities that we serve.

To support us on this journey we are looking for an energetic, dynamic and ambitious individual to join our organisation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will work in close collaboration with other professionals in assessing service users needs, devising care plans and evaluating outcomes that promote service user empowerment through the process.

You will work alongside the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and will participate in the assessment and treatment to provide high quality, individualised care, which addresses the needs of the service users.

You will support the Charge Nurse and the Team Leader to ensure that the service is managed effectively and efficiently in all aspects.

• Actively fulfil the role of Named Nurse for the individuals in the service area, providing a holistic approach to service user assessment, treatment, review and management of packages of care
• Ensure that the statutory requirements of the MHA 1983 (amended 2007) and Mental Capacity Act are observed and applied
• Have the clinical skills relative to the delivery of care in the service areaTo have effective working relationships with other professionals within the service area, across the Strategic Business Units, (SBUs) Trust and other NHS providers and key stakeholders
• Contribute towards effective management and utilisation of resources with service area
• Lead a nursing staff team in the absence of the Charge Nurse.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Essential

• Academic qualifications - RNMH/RNLD/RMN
• Membership of professional bodies - NMC

Desirable

• Teaching/training experience

AREAS OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

Essential

• Communication skills - written, verbal and non-verbal
• IT skills, in particular MS word
• Experience of assessing and managing clinical risk

PHYSICAL SKILLS

Essential

• Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warren Court, Woodside Rd, Abbots Langley. WD5 0HT

Hertfordshire

Abbots Langley

WD5 0HT

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