Job Description

To communicate effectively with service users, family and carers; demonstrating an ability to be adaptable in the way they provide information which is sensitive to their ethic and cultural background and ensures that they are understood. To act as primary nurse for service users within the in patient setting. To carry out detailed assessment and risk assessment of the service users needs through the utilisation of a range of assessment and interviewing techniques and gathering of information from a wide range of sources. To develop care plans in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team that are based around the service users individual need, that is recovery focused and builds on their strengths and are outcome based.



Plan and implement interventions with the service user that is responsive to the service users needs that are applied in a stepped approach which will lead to a therapeutic outcome. Monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention. To have the ability to deal with service users and their relatives in times of distress. Liaise with and work alongside other teams and professionals to ensure the effective discharge of the service user from the inpatient setting.



To administer and monitor medication prescribed to individual service users, providing information and advice as required and complying with Trust and Nursing and Midwifery Council Policy on the administration of medication. Work with the Ward Manager and other members of the multidisciplinary team to establish an effective therapeutic environment in which care can be delivered. Promote effective communication between the MDT