The Beechwood Unit is a specialist 15 bed acute dementia ward, nestled within the fantastic facilities at the Uckfield Community Hospital. We care for individuals with a diagnosis, or suspected diagnosis of dementia who are deemed mentally unwell and need immediate treatment and support from our specialist team. The team working on the ward includes nurses, doctors, occupational therapists, drama therapists and a psychologist, with access to dieticians and physiotherapists as required. We believe in teamwork and know that everyone has a part to play in offering excellent levels of care to our patients.

As a Staff Nurse you will have the opportunities to deliver patient-centred care supporting patients with Dementia. You will work as part of the MDT undertaking assessments of patients with complex mental health needs developing care with the patients and their families/carers.

In conjunction with the team, you will assess and manage risks and will work closely with other teams and professionals to ensure the effective discharge of patients.

On Beechwood Ward we have a very supportive team, who are passionate about patient care. We are passionate about ward improvements and would like you to be involved in this.

Main duties of the job

Assesses mental health patients/clients, plans & implements care, maintains associated records

Carries out nursing procedures

Provides provision to other staff students and nursing assistants

About us

As a mental health trust Sussex Partnership places a huge focus on the wellbeing of our staff, as well as ensuring our reward packages reflect the immensely important work they do. We can offer you:

- Access to numerous wellbeing and support programmes, run by our internal wellbeing team

- Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development

- Access to a host of discount schemes (including gyms, shopping, restaurants and cars)

- A position within a trust rated as 'Outstanding' for caring and 'Good' overall by the CQC

- Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days + 8 bank holidays)

This post offers the Trust's £4,000 Incentive for band 5-7 Nurses & Practitioners, as well as a relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000 (subject to terms and conditions).

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description

To be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high standard of Mental Health Nursing care

Assesses mental health patients/clients, plans & implements care, maintains associated records

Carries out nursing procedures

Provides provision to other staff student

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of MHA (1983/2007)
• Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005), to include practical knowledge of FACE documentation, DOLS and Best Interest decisions
• Child and Adult safe guarding procedures
• Change management, organising and prioritising workloads
• Demonstrate ability to enhance care through evidence based knowledge
• Demonstrate professional development relevant to the care group
• Demonstrates ability to assess and manage clinical risk

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Beechwood unit, Uckfield Hospital

Framfield Road

Uckfield

TN22 5AW

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354-AE-21048