Staff Nurse
- Employer
- Camden & Islington NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- London
- Salary
- £32,466 to £39,521 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Closing date
- 22 Mar 2023
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We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic Staff Nurses to join our Acute in-patient wards. We are located across 2 sites, one in Highgate and one in St Pancras hospital. Our in-patient wards are single gender wards and serve the local population of Camden and Islington.
You need to be compassionate, qualified or newly qualified practitioners to join our team as a Band 5 Staff Nurse for our innovative Acute Treatment Wards based at both Highgate Mental Health Centre and St Pancras hospital. As valued employees of the Trust, our Nursing Team members receive dedicated support from their Team manager and the Trust Preceptorship Leads.
As part of the role you will be supported to develop your clinical skills, you will be offered the opportunity to provide a lead role on the ward and take part in Quality improvement initiatives. You will be offered regular training and supervision to support you in your new role and will be part of a well-established and patient focused team.
Main duties of the job
Coordinate the shift and take charge of the ward including the development of junior staff in the absence of the Ward Manager and Charge Nurses.To respond to emergency situations of all kinds including violence, cardiac arrest and fire.To maintain effective liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, as well as other agencies who are involved in the patient's care.To support the Ward/Unit Manager and Charge Nurses in professional development programmes and appraisals of junior staff.Act as primary nurse for a defined group of patients and liaises with the associate nurses to ensure a consistent approach to delivering care.Assess plan, implement and evaluate the care provided especially with regard to identifying and managing risk.Accept responsibility for the implementation of the Care Programme Approach with their primary patientsTo work in ways that promote and demonstrate respect for services users, colleagues and carers.Assist in providing a ward environment in which students gain maximum opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills related to mental health nursing.To link with the relevant faculty of nurse education to ensure that students assessments are completed.
About us
Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust provides a fantastic place to work for nurses looking for an exciting new experience and a great place to further develop your nursing career.
At Camden and Islington NHS foundation trust our staff and service users have worked closely to create a set of values that make sure people who use our services get the best possible chance of a rapid recovery.
We have 3 key priorities which are:
The cultural pillars that help us achieve our key priorities are:
As an applicant for this role, you are urged to demonstrate within your supporting statement a combination of evidence that reflects your competence to meet the job specification and provide examples of how C&I Cultural pillars are an integral part of the way you have and will continue to deliver service.
Work with us and you will be working for a Trust who values and supports you; and is committed to your continuing professional development. As a member of our team you will receive:
-A supportive working environment -Opportunities for personal and professional development -A clear pathway for career progression -The opportunity to work flexibly -Childcare Vouchers and access to discounted play schemes. -Support with Annual season ticket -Wellbeing support -Health Service Discount and Blue light card
Job description Job responsibilities
Coordinate the shift and take charge of the ward including the development of junior staff in the absence of the Ward Manager and Charge Nurses.
To respond to emergency situations of all kinds including violence, cardiac arrest and fire.
To maintain effective liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, as well as other agencies who are involved in the patients care.
To support the Ward/Unit Manager and Charge Nurses in professional development programmes and appraisals of junior staff.
Act as primary nurse for a defined group of patients and liaises with the associate nurses to ensure a consistent approach to delivering care.
Assess plan, implement and evaluate the care provided especially with regard to identifying and managing risk.
Accept responsibility for the implementation of the Care Programme Approach with their primary patients
To work in ways that promote and demonstrate respect for services users, colleagues and carers.
Assist in providing a ward environment in which students gain maximum opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills related to mental health nursing.
To link with the relevant faculty of nurse education to ensure that students assessments are completed.
Person Specification Education/Qualifications & Exp Essential
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
455-CANDI-414
You need to be compassionate, qualified or newly qualified practitioners to join our team as a Band 5 Staff Nurse for our innovative Acute Treatment Wards based at both Highgate Mental Health Centre and St Pancras hospital. As valued employees of the Trust, our Nursing Team members receive dedicated support from their Team manager and the Trust Preceptorship Leads.
As part of the role you will be supported to develop your clinical skills, you will be offered the opportunity to provide a lead role on the ward and take part in Quality improvement initiatives. You will be offered regular training and supervision to support you in your new role and will be part of a well-established and patient focused team.
Main duties of the job
Coordinate the shift and take charge of the ward including the development of junior staff in the absence of the Ward Manager and Charge Nurses.To respond to emergency situations of all kinds including violence, cardiac arrest and fire.To maintain effective liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, as well as other agencies who are involved in the patient's care.To support the Ward/Unit Manager and Charge Nurses in professional development programmes and appraisals of junior staff.Act as primary nurse for a defined group of patients and liaises with the associate nurses to ensure a consistent approach to delivering care.Assess plan, implement and evaluate the care provided especially with regard to identifying and managing risk.Accept responsibility for the implementation of the Care Programme Approach with their primary patientsTo work in ways that promote and demonstrate respect for services users, colleagues and carers.Assist in providing a ward environment in which students gain maximum opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills related to mental health nursing.To link with the relevant faculty of nurse education to ensure that students assessments are completed.
About us
Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust provides a fantastic place to work for nurses looking for an exciting new experience and a great place to further develop your nursing career.
At Camden and Islington NHS foundation trust our staff and service users have worked closely to create a set of values that make sure people who use our services get the best possible chance of a rapid recovery.
We have 3 key priorities which are:
- Early and Effective Intervention
- Helping People to Live Well
- Research and Innovation
The cultural pillars that help us achieve our key priorities are:
- We value each other
- We are empowered
- We keep things simple
- We are connected
As an applicant for this role, you are urged to demonstrate within your supporting statement a combination of evidence that reflects your competence to meet the job specification and provide examples of how C&I Cultural pillars are an integral part of the way you have and will continue to deliver service.
Work with us and you will be working for a Trust who values and supports you; and is committed to your continuing professional development. As a member of our team you will receive:
-A supportive working environment -Opportunities for personal and professional development -A clear pathway for career progression -The opportunity to work flexibly -Childcare Vouchers and access to discounted play schemes. -Support with Annual season ticket -Wellbeing support -Health Service Discount and Blue light card
Job description Job responsibilities
Coordinate the shift and take charge of the ward including the development of junior staff in the absence of the Ward Manager and Charge Nurses.
To respond to emergency situations of all kinds including violence, cardiac arrest and fire.
To maintain effective liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, as well as other agencies who are involved in the patients care.
To support the Ward/Unit Manager and Charge Nurses in professional development programmes and appraisals of junior staff.
Act as primary nurse for a defined group of patients and liaises with the associate nurses to ensure a consistent approach to delivering care.
Assess plan, implement and evaluate the care provided especially with regard to identifying and managing risk.
Accept responsibility for the implementation of the Care Programme Approach with their primary patients
To work in ways that promote and demonstrate respect for services users, colleagues and carers.
Assist in providing a ward environment in which students gain maximum opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills related to mental health nursing.
To link with the relevant faculty of nurse education to ensure that students assessments are completed.
Person Specification Education/Qualifications & Exp Essential
- RMN or equivalent registration
- Experience of working in an acute mental health setting
- Demonstrates an understanding of risk assessment and the skills necessary to manage the risks identified
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Has an understanding of the physical health needs of people with serious mental illness
- Demonstrates a knowledge of de-escalation skills and works proactively to reduce the risk of violence
- Good knowledge of and participation in therapeutic group work.
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
455-CANDI-414
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