Staff Nurse

Haringey GP Federation; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Exeter is seeking a Band 5 Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse to join their Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit. As part of a dedicated team, you'll develop and implement care plans, manage ward duties, and ensure quality care. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a commitment to improving lives, and knowledge of mental health principles. The position is open to nursing professionals committed to providing exceptional patient care and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience of Adult and/or Older Persons mental health nursing.
• Current registration with RMN.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1987 and related safeguards.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs and develop individual care plans.
• Promote and improve service quality.
• Manage the unit in the absence of leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Caring attitude

Ability to risk assess

Leadership in MDT meetings

Therapeutic relationships

Education

RMN/Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

Job description

• Are you someone looking for a career in one of the UK's most respected mental health and learning disability trusts?
• Would you like to be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference to peoples lives to enjoy a better future?

We are seeking a Band 5 Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse to join our Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at The Junipers in Exeter.

You will quickly become part of a friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team where youll be using your skills and experience to deliver a package of care to people on our psychiatric intensive care ward that helps them on their road to recovery. We passionately believe that with our help, people can improve their mental health to recover independence and return to their local community.

The Junipers is a state-of-the art, 10 bed psychiatric intensive care unit based in the beautiful grounds of Wonford House in Exeter. Junipers provides care for men & women with severe mental health needs.

Were looking for a Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse - you may already be working in a psychiatric intensive care setting or have an interest in working in this area. Above all, you will be passionate about providing the highest level of care to the people who use our service.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team will mean youll need excellent communication skills and were always on the look-out for nurses who are keen to share new ideas and seek-out areas of improvement.

Main duties of the job

Job Purpose

• To assess care needs, develop, implement andevaluate individual care plans.
• To provide named nurse role to people who use ourservice.
• To promote and improve quality of service provided.
• To manage the unit in the absence of Ward Manager /Team Leader
• To participate in the internal rotation systemincluding weekend working

About us

We provide mental health & learning disability services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

Our values

We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of Adult and/or Older Persons mental health nursing and the nursing process

Qualifications

• RMN/ Registered Nurse (Mental Health) with current registration.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of ordering, storing and administering required medications
• Knowledge of possible side effects of medication
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1987 (including updates)
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act & Deprivation of Liberty safeguards
• Knowledge and skills in providing supervision
• Understanding of Recovery principles in Mental Health
• Knowledge and understanding of both adult and childrens safeguarding guidance

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users, carers and other professional bodies.
• Ability to engage in and lead (when required) MDT meetings
• Ability to assess situations, make decisions, co-ordinate and organise appropriate responses.
• Have an awareness and ability to maintain personal boundaries.
• Able to risk assess
• To be able to work on the internal ward shift rotation which includes night duties
• To work to the Trust Data Protection and Confidentiality guidance/policy
• Work as an effective role model.
• Promote effective service delivery and future changes in a positive way