We currently have fantastic opportunities to recruit passionate, dedicated and highly motivated mental health and learning disability nurses that are excited to be part of the Hillcrest Acute services in Redditch. You will work alongside a team of professionals to develop therapeutic rapports with all service users enabling them to develop a range of skills supporting their recovery.

You will act as a positive role model for staff and service users in a manner that positively reflects the core values of the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse committed to delivering care of an exceptional standard and having the opportunity to develop their knowledge and expertise within the inpatient services.

Hillcrest ward is an acute Mental Health Ward situated in Redditch and provides inpatient services across Worcestershire. It is a vital service for supporting those with mental health difficulties of varying complexities. The ward is supported by an established Medical team who will continue to support the wider MDT.

Hillcrest ward has a number of projects focusing on clinical leadership, operational management and strategic planning which will offer many opportunities for professional development. The ward has and continuous to have ongoing environmental works which enhance the patient experience, ward safety and therapeutic facilitation.

Main duties of the job

• Delivering a high quality clinical service to patients and their families.
• Acting as named nurse to a group of patients under the direction / supervision of the person identified with continuing responsibility.
• Participating in therapeutic group work programmes.
• Taking charge of the ward in the absence of the ward manager and deputy ward manager.
• You will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and contributing to the formulation of the person's needs and the development of a relevant plan based upon the person's negotiated goals and relevant evidence based interventions.
• You will, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team, provide nursing interventions to support the person to meet their agreed goals and coordinate and/ or participate in the review of progress towards those goals, utilising recommended outcome measures, involving the service user and any identified carer throughout the clinical

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service

Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours

Flexible and agile working opportunities

Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support

Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)

Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes

Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a service, we provide inpatient facilities for working age adults with acute mental health problems and we are looking for caring, compassionate individuals to work within our acute service who are committed to providing high quality care and treatment to our patients. Working in an acute environment can be challenging, but with the right team, positive attitude and resilience we are rising to the challenge and reaping the reward of being able to support people during their most difficult times.

With you in our team, we will empower you to work innovatively, showing a commitment to providing compassionate care and a strong desire to improve the patients experience. You will be able to apply the philosophies of engagement, recovery and positive care in your work with your patients.

Your career with us will be enjoyable and rewarding as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

It's a career that you can take pride in and enjoy, and together we can make life better for our communities.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RN Mental Health, RN (Adult) or RNLD
• Registered on the NMC register
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer

Desirable

• Attended control and restraint course within the last 12 months
• CPR course
• Teaching and assessing qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• NMC Code of Conduct
• Knowledge of person-centred care
• Knowledge of the ageing
• process and related mental and physical health problems
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and a commitment to clinical supervision
• Knowledge of the individuals responsibility towards health and safety

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to challenge poor behaviour
• Role modelling good behaviour
• A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
• Ability to praise and be supportive to others
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
• Sound clinical skills
• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to work as an effective team member
• Able to supervise and teach junior staff
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Able to manage difficult situations
• Uses own initiative and is able to take decisions
• Able to maintain clear and legible documentation

Experience

Essential

• Where the post holder is on or above the 2nd KSF gateway they will support the Clinical Coordinator role, as described as exceptional circumstances in the job description
• Promoting peoples equality, diversity and rights
• Ensuring actions contribute to quality

Desirable

• Experience of formulating assessments, planning, co-ordinating and supporting people within a hospital setting.

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Hillcrest Ward, Alexandra Hospital

Quinney's Lane

Redditch

B98 7WG

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