Job Description

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.



We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience


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Job overview

Would you like to work in well supported, dynamic, enthusiastic recovery focused multi-disciplinary Medium Secure unit



Drayton Ward is openly welcoming people from a diverse clinical background who poses a vast experience in different areas of mental health. Wealth of skills and expertise in mental health will be valued and career progression will be supported within our line management and appraisal structures.



Are you a highly motivated, passionate, and skilled Mental Health Nurse?



Do you believe in keeping Service Users and Carers at the heart of everything you do?



Are you interested in developing your leadership skills whilst in a clinical role



Do you believe in co-production and embrace its principles?




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Main duties of the job

Within this role you will be involved in working alongside the MDT, working within the confines of a robust co-produced care plan that meets the individual service users' needs whilst managing any risk factors for the individual or others. The recovery focused approach allows an opportunity to work collaboratively with carers, relatives, and other third-party agencies. In addition, this role will focus on proactively supporting reintegration back into the community, linking with third party services such as housing, drug and alcohol, attending all the necessary reviews and professional meetings as scheduled.

Candidates must be able to complete mandatory training for working in secure and forensic inpatient environments, this includes PMA and Immediate life support.

Please note this role requires shift work of day and night shifts covering 24/7 working week

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Working for our organisation

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us?

We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk?

The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.


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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Ensure that nursing practice is person centred and, as far as possible, promoting the direct involvement of patients and carers in the development of the plan of care from admission to discharge.

Ensure that clinical practice is consistent with the Care Programme Approach.

Identify personal learning and training needs through appraisal and personal development plans linked to service needs.

Take responsibility for ensuring that personal nursing practice is informed by relevant local and national developments and is evidenced based.

Under the direction of the Ward Manager/Senior Charge Nurse, participate in clinical audit and clinical governance activities.



Act as the named nurse for a group of patients with ultimate responsible for providing an individualised plan of care for each patient.

Delegate appropriate tasks to junior staff were appropriate.

Effective management/co-ordination of shifts.

Share information with other members of the multi disciplinary team, either verbal or written.

Attending appropriate meetings.

Use available resources effectively.

Provide and receive clinical supervision as per Trust guidance.



Report any untoward incidents, accidents or complaints involving patients, relatives/carers or

staff to the nurse in charge of the area.

Maintain a general knowledge of current ward, service and trust arrangements, operational

policies, clinical objectives, procedures and overall philosophy and working in accordance with

these.

Ensure good working relationships with all disciplines, contributing to the effective running of the ward by engaging in ward discussions and attending appropriate meetings.

Be aware of personal limitations and role boundaries.

Induct new starters to the work environment.

Attend mandatory and non-mandatory in-service training sessions and refresher courses as required by the trust and as identified in the KSF/PDP process.




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Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential criteria

Nursing Degree or equivalent RN(MH) ####

Experience

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Essential criteria

Previous experience of working with people with mental health needs #####

Desirable criteria

Previous experience of working with people with mental health needs ####

Skills

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Essential criteria

Good interpersonal and communication skills #####

Desirable criteria

Good observation and reporting skills ####

other

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Essential criteria

Fitness to undergo PMA training and perform full duties of pos

Please be aware that, due to the high number of applications for certain roles, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

YOUR APPLICATION



We can provide all our job application materials in alternative formats so that these are accessible to everyone. Should you require any documents within this job pack in an alternative format, please do not hesitate to contact us at recruitment@nsft.nhs.uk.



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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.


As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.


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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post may be subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.




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Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.


This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.