To work independently and accountably as part of a team of

clinicians offering 24 hr mental health access and information

in the locality of the Trust. The service will be 7 days a week,

24 hours a day for 365 days a year working shifts in an in-

patient low secure forensic setting

To act as a role model to other Nurses and HCAs,

supervising them to ensure high quality care is provided

Work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service

users, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-

disciplinary team

To deliver a high quality and effective operational service to

patients with complex needs, in accordance with the

principles and objective of the Trust and its vision as

identified in the service

To work collaboratively with others within the new

organization to provide an exemplary level of care to service

users and their carers

To complete the required clinical audits, ensure compliance

with Trust and local Policies and Procedures

Main duties of the job

To be responsible along with other nursing staff for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of all care aspects of individual patient's care.

Attending to the physical and psychological needs of the patients under the care of the nursing team.

Act as key worker and co-worker for a designated group of clients.

Deliver effective individualised care by supervising staff in the assessment of the patient's condition. Ensure that accurate and objective information is recorded and signed by the appropriate member of staff.

Establish therapeutic relationships with individual clients, relatives and carers. Write and contribute towards the formulation of care plans.

Ensure effective and confidential communication, at all times maintaining strict confidentiality with regard to any information concerning patients and colleagues.

Demonstrate an awareness of the needs of carers of patients with mental health problems.

To fully comply with the requirements of the NMC and upkeep of registration.

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Establish positive professional and appropriate relationships with patients adopting a non-judgemental approach. Always be prepared to listen and treat each patient with respect and courtesy, valuing them as individuals.

Carry out planning and organisation of the therapeutic and social activities for patients in the clinical area.

To act as a mentor to student nurses.

To provide managerial supervision to junior colleagues.

Participate in therapeutic and social activities/groups.

As appropriate and necessary, assist patients who have the need to use hoists and wheelchairs.

As requested, take on clinical, managerial and environmental responsibilities.

Ensure the local security protocols and procedures are adhered to at all times.

Complete the required clinical audits, ensuring any concerns are addressed from these.

Have an overview of the staff Healthroster, ensuring an effective skills mix is in place.

Deputising for the ward manager in their absence.

The post holder will be able to demonstrate insight into their own developmental needs and will formally discuss these in supervision and yearly appraisals. Where development is necessary the post holder must show commitment towards development.

The post holder, having attained appropriate courses, must ensure that feedback and the opportunity of sharing of knowledge is given to their colleagues.

A detailed description of this role is outlined in the Person Specification and Job Description.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge

Desirable

• Knowledge

Skills

Essential

• Skills for the role

Desirable

• Skills for the role

Experience

Essential

• Experience

Desirable

• Experience

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Edward House

Broomfield Hospital, Puddingwood Lane

Chelmsford

CM1 7LF

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

364-A-8605