Elizabeth Casson House is reopening! An 8 bedded female intensive care ward based in vibrant Bristol, which has undergone a huge remodel.ECH was the first female PICU in the NHS, starting its journey in 2007 on a different site and then came to Callington Road Hospital in 2006, we are continuously learning and developing. We now have a newly designed building but also an amazing Multi-disciplinary team with a revamped model of care.

Situated within Callington road hospital site, which houses 7 wards and is a close knit hospital. Cross working is always available with staff encouraged to challenge themselves and develop new skills.

We pride ourselves in delivering quality and innovation. We learn from any challenges that occur and have an open door to discuss any concerns queries the teams have. It is very exciting times with the reopening of the building and the review of our care. We would love to hear from likeminded nurses who would like to be part of a growing service and be part of supporting service users in their most acute phase of their illness.

The senior management team have a vast experience with inpatients and love to hear and develop good practice. Never a problem always a challenge.

We have good development opportunities and deliver extra days of support training such as preceptorship days for you to network (the Trust also has a good preceptorship package) and a well-established day training re working therapeutically on wards.

Main duties of the job

We have established close links with all of the wards on site, especially the female acute ward next door, this has given us the opportunity to begin developing a women's health service provision jointly. Moving forward we welcome nurses who wish to work in both settings, allowing even closer links to support our service users on their journeys whilst inpatients.

A typical day on the ward could include running the shift, making decisions with the team around admissions, on going treatment plans and supporting the recovery of service users. Whilst supervising and developing junior staff. There are a wealth of other disciplines who attend the ward to engage our service users in OT, active life & psychology.

-Provide safe & effective care to service uses from a range of backgrounds

-Engage with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for service users

-Safely manage and administer medication in line with local & national guidance.

-Supervise & encourage development of junior staff

-Support the ward manager and senior nursing team in duties, carrying the responsibilities in their absence.

About us

We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust) a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.

We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.

Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Job description Job responsibilities

1. Clinical Practice ManagementTo carry out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided. This will include: Undertaking a comprehensive, person-centred, nursing assessment and prepare care plans in consultation with the service users to provide the best nursing care Implementation of care and rehabilitation programme Evaluation of effectiveness of care provided in partnership with users Ability to implement research-based practice Following successful completion of preceptorship, ability to supervise junior and unqualified staff Ability to administer medicine within relevant Trust and legislative guidance e.g. NMC Standards for Medicines Management 2010 and the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. Ability to undertake risk assessment and develop risk management strategies for individual clients; ICPA/SAP to people who present with mental health problems. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the key elements of relevant mental Health Legislation Ensure the ordering storage, administration and disposal of medication complies with relevant trust and legislative guidance e.g. NMC Standards for Medicines Management 2010,Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and MHA (1983)

2 Teaching, Education & Health PromotionTo use own skills, knowledge and resources to provide mentoring opportunities for staff within designated areas and promote positive attitudes towards mental health. This will include: Regular provision of advice and mentoring to staff. Support the provision of an appropriate learning environment for pre- and post registered students, novice practitioners, and new team members as directed.

3 Continuing Professional Development To maintain and develop professional knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure that practice reflects best practice, remains evidence based, is current and responsive to meet changing patient and NHS service needs, as outlined in the NHS Plan (2000). Abide by the legal rules, statutory regulations and professional responsibilities relating to practice as outlined in the NMC's 'The Code': Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics for Nurses and Midwives Take responsibility for post-registration education and for continuing professional development as outlined in NMC Standards. To receive clinical supervision in accordance on a contracted and regular basis from an identified Senior Practitioner, as per trust Clinical Supervision Policy. To be aware of the need for appropriate management support and supervision from the line manager, and to maintain records of these meetings. Maintain Health and Safety in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974). Work to the Clinical and Personnel Policies and Procedures of AWP Trust. Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant medicines, related medication management issues and act in accordance with the appropriate NMC standards and Trust policy, and ensure that others also work within these guidelines.

4. Finance and WorkforceTo make best use of available workforce resources based on agreed staffing models ensuring provision of best care possible. Follow Trust and Service Policies in regard to the security of the building/clients, to ensure safe practice and protection of clients, staff, visitors and members of the general public To take part in PEAT and environmental risk assessments as requested so thatbest use is made of resources. Manage temporary staffing resources in line with AWP best practice guidance Ensure that service provision is both safe and therapeutic within spanof knowledge. Effective time management Utilize electronic rostering systems (Rosterpro) Participate in education and training opportunities To take charge of the Unit in the absence of the Charge Nurse or Clinical Team Leader To be familiar with and comply with all Policies & Procedures operational within the Trust

5 Record Keeping and AdministrationTo maintain standards of record keeping and associated administration in accordance with AWP Trust Policy and local joint arrangements and professional guidelines. This will include: The upkeep of contemporaneous, chronological and accurate mental health records in accordance with relevant NMC Guidelines and Trust Policy. Work under the direction of Essence of Care lead. Contribute to the achievement of Controls Assurance Standards relating to Records Management within their span of control.

Maintain safety of clients and staff within the Unit and ensure legal obligations are fulfilled.

6 Evidence-Based Nursing, Practice Development & Clinical Audit

To contribute to practice development activity and evidence-based mental health nursing. This will include: Undertake relevant practice development/research activity. Take part in a rolling programme of audit. Comply with activity as outlined in The Essence of Care. Work within the framework of AWP and Department of Health Research Governance.

7 Professional Nursing Advice Contribute to providing professional nursing advice within the post-holders area of responsibility and span of knowledge.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• NMC Pin registration or working towards

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