The Acute Assessment unit at St. Ann's Hospital in Poole are looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 RMN to join the team. We welcome applications from newly qualified nurses and provide a comprehensive and fully supported Preceptorship Programme.

Seaview Ward is a mixed gender ward, with a total of 14 beds providing a high quality of care and treatment for patients who have physical, social, psychological and emotional health needs. The purpose of the ward is to offer comprehensive assessments and treatment enabling our patients to have shorter stays in hospital and to develop clear plans of care.

We are looking for suitably qualified and caring individuals who wish to work in a fast paced and challenging environment. You will have excellent clinical skills and be a team player who is emotionally intelligent and able to remain calm when managing potentially testing situations.Joining us on Seaview you will become a valued member of our team with regular supervision. We promote a calm and therapeutic approach, enabling patients to overcome their current difficulties and move forwards with their recovery.

Predominately our night shifts are our focus in order to fulfil the service's needs. We would welcome all applications but will be unable to offer posts to anyone who can not work night shifts.

Night 20:30 - 07:40

Early 07:15 - 15:15

Late 13:00 - 21:00

Long Day 07:15 - 21:00

Twilight 16:00 - 00:00

Main duties of the job

We offer a full induction programme to all new staff members on joining the ward and following successful completion of your 6 month probation period you will meet with your supervisor to discuss your personal development plan which will identify your learning and training needs, so we can ensure you have all the skills you need to be the best you can be in your role. As befits a specialist service there will be opportunities to train in areas such as DBT, CBT for psychosis, enhanced risk assessment and physical health interventions.

The ward team are highly motivated and have a track record of implementing recovery-based care, with an emphasis on therapeutic and diverse interventions. We work closely as a multi-disciplinary team and value learning, having regular teaching and supervision with a shared vision and action plan for the service.

The Multi-disciplinary team on the Ward provides treatment and care for a wide range of mental health illnesses which include Schizophrenia, Bipolar Affective Disorder, Psychosis, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD and Personality Disorder. The aim of all staff is to provide a high quality of care and treatment for patients who have physical, social, psychological and emotional health needs and enable them to return home with support from the Home Treatment Team and / or their Community Mental Health Team.

We welcome informal discussions, please contact Natalie Sibley, Ward Manager on 01202 492456.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be required to undertake aPrevention and Management of Violence and Aggression courseand it is a condition of your employment that you successfully complete all aspects of this course if this is not achieved you will not be able to commence working in the post.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Please note: Please do not send CVs directly as these will not be considered. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

Person Specification

Knowledge, skills and training

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Mental Health) with current NMC registration
• Preceptorship or working towards it
• Ability to take charge of a ward/case load regularly
• Experience working within acute mental health care settings in the UK

Desirable

• Ability to mentor students
• Experience in providing clinical and managerial supervision for other team members
• Venepuncture and ECG training

Information Technology

Essential

• Basic IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training

Personal Qualities/Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work with minimum supervision / unsupervised
• Ability to work in a team
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to use initiative / Able to positively influence others

Additional requirements

Essential

• Ability to meet contractual requirements and participate in 24 hour care, essential requirement to work night shifts
• A level of fitness and ability to participate and complete PMVA, Breakaway training and Manual Handling (practice and theory).
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
• Legal right to work in the UK (this post does not offer sponsorship)

Desirable

• Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Ann's Hospital

69 Haven Road

Poole

BH13 7LN

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