Job Description

Band 5 Mental Health Staff Nurse - Acute Inpatient Wards



We have vacancies on our Male acute ward and the Place of Safety which is fast paced and a true learning experience.



Bushey Fields Hospital welcomes colleagues who are encouraging, proactive, inclusive and caring environment. We have a desire to perform at a high level, ensuring both our patients and colleagues are supported and respected when with us here. We are currently welcoming band 5 staff nurses to join our teams on our male acute ward.



A 2million investment has given the ward space at Bushey Fields Hospital in Dudley an upgrade as part of a programme to improve inpatient environments at Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.



The newly upgraded Kinver ward will provide inpatient support for males requiring mental health care, offering 16 beds in a modern and comfortable setting. The refurbishment includes the latest technology and design features, such as anti-ligature fixtures, advanced alarm systems, and dedicated spaces for activities, quiet reflection, and social interaction. Patients will also benefit from a courtyard garden and a dedicated room for those needing support for their physical health.



Adjacent to the main ward, there is a place of safety suite that offers a private and dignified space for individuals who are admitted for urgent assessment.



We are looking for nurses who can work at a fast pace and are able to balance a number of tasks at any one time.



Principal Accountabilities



To assess patients well being and related needs, raising health concerns both physical and psychological to the teams.



To plan, deliver and evaluate programs of care, working collaboratively the patient whenever possible.



To monitor the well being of patients and contribute to protecting individuals whose health and well being is at risk in accordance with local policies eg observation policy, risk management policy.



To establish and maintain effective communication with the multi disciplinary team, service users and carers, about programs of care and routine and daily activities.



To maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with the data protection act and professional code of conduct.



To involve service users, carers and relatives wherever feasible throughout episodes of care, offering choices at every opportunity.



Ensuring support workers are completing the ward tasks and are completing observations in line with expectations and policy.



Helping drive development and change to support care of the patients on the ward.



To be flexible working as staff nurse working on the ward and the Place of safety, where you will working between both units within the week/rostered



Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 April 2020, following the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (covering Wolverhampton and Sandwell) and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability and community healthcare services for the population of the Black Country. We are a new trust who are dedicated to innovating the care of those within our services ensuring that we continue to learn and grow.



We look forward to meeting you and hopefully welcoming you into this new exciting and dynamic trust.



Our patient group can be demanding and challenging but also really rewarding. There is a strong senior nurse team, who are there to help and support with every aspect of ward life. You will be confident with electronic systems and able to maintain quality records whilst also ensuring you are providing quality care. You will be expected to take part in MDTs, tribunals and be primary nurse, You will liaise with community partners and peers, social workers, care commissioners and family.

If you believe you have what it takes to be part of a team who work hard everyday then please apply.



To contribute to quality improvement initiatives, e.g. clinical audit, triangle of care.



To take an active part in developing knowledge ideas and to support evidence based practice.



To regularly take charge of the ward, taking responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of deputy/ward manager.



To delegate and supervise the work of junior team members as appropriate to level of ability.



To contribute to the development of junior members of staff and students, promoting an environment conducive to learning.



To provide the support workers with supervision.



To participate in regular management and supervision from ward manager/deputy ward manager.



To participate in regular individual performance reviews and development conversations about your goals and career aims.



To attend training courses that are mandatory, indicated in personal development plans or required by the needs of the service.



To work flexible shifts including Nights, Weekends and Bank Holidays in accordance with service needs.