Staff Nurse - OPMH Inpatient

at  Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

JOB SUMMARY

Are you a Mental Health Nurse RMN looking for a change?
If you’re passionate about Older Persons Mental Health and delivering high quality care then we want to hear from you.
The post holder is a key member of the in-patient multi-disciplinary team, providing assessment and treatment to older people with mental health problems working within a recovery focused service. There is a need to demonstrate a commitment to teamwork.
Personal and professional development is a requirement of the post and will be supported through both internal and external training opportunities.
The post holder will be required to work rotational shifts and be required to work a proportion of shifts which include evenings and weekends and may be required to work in other areas of the Trust to meet service needs.
You’ll be joining a supportive and friendly team that will make your transition into the ward an enjoyable experience.
You will be supported in your own professional development with opportunities to undertake a range of CPD and funded University BSc/MSc courses. You will have the opportunity to participate in research and Quality Improvement projects.

ABOUT US

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone’s throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!

JOB DESCRIPTION

Communication and Key Working Relationships

Key Relationships

• Service Users
• Supervisor/Line Manager
• Ward/Team Nurse Manager
• Clinical Service Manager
• Head of Profession
• Consultants
• Doctors in training (Trust Grades and Trainees)
• Other members of the Unit/Team

To create and maintain professional supportive relationships with all members of staff, with other professionals and agencies to enhance recovery.

Planning and Organisation

• To lead the clinical management of designated service users in assessing, implementing and planning nursing care.
• To ensure that junior staff and students are actively engaged in patient activity.
• To observe, report and record changes in the patient’s physical, mental health and behaviour.
• To work with the MDT in planning and delivering care.
• To maintain working knowledge of legislation and guidance pertaining to mental health and learning disabilities.
• To be responsible for the administration of prescribed medication in line with Trust policy and drug administration standards.
• To work within and manage the legal and professional frameworks relating to consent, capacity, deprivation of liberty and the Mental Health Act.
• To understand the range of interventions available, the evidence-base and potential outcomes for service users.
• To communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers and other members of the in-patient and community teams.
• To act as key worker to admitted clients as designated.

Analytics

• To ensure that all clinical and risk assessments are completed and reviewed in line with Trust policies on data collection.

Responsibility for Patient / Client Care, Treatment & Therapy

• To establish, maintain and end purposeful therapeutic relationships with patients.
• To identify and provide and supervise therapeutic activities, emotional support and stability to patients to ensure effective engagement whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
• To undertake required physical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height and report exceptions appropriately.
• To identify, provide and supervise the necessary physical care to patients to help them complete daily living activities. Personal care and daily living activities include personal hygiene, elimination, diet and fluid intake. clothing and laundering, manual handling, personal environment and maintaining rest and activity.

Policy, Service, Research & Development Responsibility

• To adhere to all practice standards implemented by the Trust.
• To adhere to the Nursing & Midwifery Council code of professional conduct at all times.
• To abide by the legal requirements and statutory rules related to practice.
• To utilise management and clinical supervision and appraisal in enhancing performance development.
• To utilise the Trust’s personal development review process in order to identify personal and professional development needs.
• To take responsibility for personal development and education including in-service training, reviewing and reflecting own practice and performance.
• To contribute to the experience of learners and ensure delivery of mentorship requirements, meeting standards of the NMC.
• To abide by dress code and uniform policy.
• To be aware of, and act in accordance with, Trust policies and procedures.
• Ensure health and safety requirements are maintained within sphere of responsibility.
• Observe and act upon health and safety requirements.
• Observe and act upon requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983, sex & race discrimination acts 1973 and equal opportunities legislation.

Responsibility for Finance, Equipment & Other Resources

Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership & Management

• To provide clinical advice and support for junior members of the team.
• To support the Clinical Lead and Ward Manager through contributing to clinical leadership within the team.
• To support the Clinical Lead and Ward Manager to achieve team objectives, targets and quality standards.
• To contribute to the promotion of staff well being and morale in the team through developing and maintaining supportive relationships, acting as a role model.
• To deal with complaints in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
• To maintain adequate resources for the delivery of care.

Information Resources & Administrative Duties

Any Other Specific Tasks Required

• To act in a manner to respect peoples’ individuality, values, sexuality and spiritual beliefs and activity, supporting the individual to fulfil these. To identify and take action when any behaviour, whether from patients, staff, relatives, carers or visitors, undermines equality and diversity.

MAIN DUTIES, TASKS & SKILLS REQUIRED

Pyrland operates as 2 separate wards; both wards have 14 beds providing assessment and treatment for people over the age of 65 across Somerset.
Pyrland Ward 1 specialises in the treatment of older adults with a range of functional mental health needs. Pyrland ward 2 provides specialist assessment and care for people with organic mental illness (i.e dementia).
Part of the role includes leading a team during the shift alongside a fellow RMN, providing evidenced-based care to our clients and working collaboratively with our community team colleagues to ensure that the admission and discharge process is effective.

Any Other Specific Tasks Required

• To act in a manner to respect peoples’ individuality, values, sexuality and spiritual beliefs and activity, supporting the individual to fulfil these. To identify and take action when any behaviour, whether from patients, staff, relatives, carers or visitors, undermines equality and diversity