RMN Preceptees or Post Preceptees
il y a 3 jours
Sheffield
About usAt Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust we provide a range of mental health, learning disability, substance misuse, primary care and other specialist services designed around the needs of people in our city.We have a dedicated and skilful team of people caring in Sheffield, which you could become a part of.Our values are at the heart of everything we do. These are: We work together, We are respectful and Kind, We are inclusive and We keep improvingSheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a visa which allows you to work in the UK, you are welcome to apply for this role however our policy requires you to have at least 12 months on your visa at commencement of your employment for training and operational reasons. This means that you need at least 15 months right to work in the UK at the point of application to enable employment checks to be undertaken. Job overviewWe are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Registered Mental Health Nurses to join our busy Acute Mental Health Ward as a Band 5 nurse. This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate, visible and values-driven nurse who is ready to take the step in their nursing journey and make a real difference in acute mental health care. This position offers the chance to shape ward culture, influence standards of care, and support teams to deliver high-quality, safe, effective and recovery-focused services at a time when patients need us most.We have vacancies within our acute adult inpatient services and are looking to recruit either newly qualified RMN’s about to embark on Preceptorship or Post Preceptorship RMNs who have experience of working within a mental health settingFor Preceptees, the Preceptorship leads will provide a timetable of training on topics relevant to newly qualified nurses, in the latter part of the program we encourage and support you through the Edward Jenner programme to consolidate your learning and help you in practice.For nurses who have completed their preceptorship, we are committed to continuing your development by providing structured support and guidance to enhance both your clinical expertise and management skills. We will follow your progress from start to finish and when you need a little extra help can provide the coaching necessary to get you there!Main duties of the jobOur Male and Female Acute Wards care for individuals experiencing significant mental health crisis. You will play a pivotal role in creating an environment that is safe, respectful and person-centred. You will champion least restrictive practice, promote positive risk management, and ensure that every patient’s voice is heard within their care planning.Working alongside the team, you will:- Provide compassionate and accountable clinical care- Support, coach and develop students to reach their full potential- Lead by example in maintaining high standards of care and documentation- Drive quality improvement and embed learning from incidents- Promote a culture of openness, reflection and continuous developmentWe are seeking someone who is:- Passionate about high-quality acute mental health care- Committed to dignity, respect and collaborative practice- Driven to improve patient experience and ward cultureIf you are someone who wants to influence practice, strengthen teams and make a lasting impact in acute mental health care, we would love to hear from you.Working for our organisationWe are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.It’s important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care ofIf you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesTo assess plan implement and evaluate programmes of care. To work as a member of a team helping to support student nurses, support staff and more junior members of staff. Key Result Areas:Clinical & Patient Care1. To ensure that comprehensive nursing assessments are carried out for all assigned patients, reflecting patients identified needs.2. To ensure that each allocated patient has a comprehensive, clear and up to date plan of care, with specified objectives, designed to meet the individuals’ identified care needs.3. To ensure that patient care is delivered in a manner consistent with available local guidelines relating to care pathways4. To ensure patients are aware of the content of their care plans, and have contributed to their development and evaluation5. Undertake where applicable appropriate decision making in relation to the Mental Health Act, and Code of Practice with regard to patient care, for both detained and informal patients as influenced by risk assessments and MDT decision making.6. Undertake appropriate action and decision making in relation to the Mental Capacity act and DOLS as part of the MDT approach.7. To take a positive approach to responding to patients in acute distress, adopting principles of diffusion and de-escalation. Where physical interventions or restraint are applicable and appropriate to approach in line with available guidance and approved techniques, providing for the safety and dignity of the patient(s). responding to the incident in line with expected practice.8. To take positive approaches to patient engagement. Where undertaking specific observations of patients, to do so in line with the available policies and guidelines9. To ensure that an appropriate therapeutic environment is maintained within the Ward10. To ensure that practice in relation to medicines is in line with local guidelines, individual professional requirements and responsibilities, and ensures individual patient involvement, engagement and concordance11. To provide advice and support to ex-patients of the Service, in line with guidelines relating to the provision of 24 hour accessible advice and support to mental health service users12. As a member of the Team, to contribute to providing a quality environment for patients in relation to safety, dignity, comfort and day to day activities13. Take active and positive approaches to supporting and encouraging patients with their dietary needs, over the 24 hour period14. Assist medical staff with routine examinations15. To respond to spillages of waste or bodily fluids in line with health and safety guidelines and control of infection guidelinesProfessional16. To use relevant information in support of patient care and care planning, including available electronic information systems.17. To contribute to the audit of care plans on a regular basis using an established audit tool.18. To audit care plans on a regular basis using an established audit tool.19. To ensure that the care given is regularly and thoroughly evaluated against the objectives in order that the effectiveness of care plans can be maintained.20. Ensure that their practice remains within the boundaries set by local and national policy, the NMC and statute law.Learning & Development21. During and upon completion of Preceptorship, (where supervised accordingly) to actively develop skills and experiences in relation to;- functioning as the nurse in charge and shift co-ordinator- risk assessment processes- risk management planning22. To participate with colleagues in the promotion of an active learning environment in order to maintain and develop high standards of professional and clinical practice.23. To support the development of junior staff and learners, through effective role modelling, mentorship (for students/ learners), supervision and professional leadership.24. To participate in own supervision, annual appraisals and personal development planning25. To undertake necessary essential training, (for example life support, general health and safety, prevention and management of violence and aggression) over a suitable period of time, and additional training as identified in support of clinical and professional development.Management & Team Working26. Take charge of the ward, occasionally, in the absence of a more senior nurse.27. To ensure that during any period of a shift when in charge of medicines, the custody of all drugs is in accord with the Trust Policy and procedures28. To exercise proper and effective leadership within the shift team.29. To contribute to and participate in developing approaches and initiatives relating to clinical governance, audit and service development30. Liaise closely with all colleagues to ensure co-operation in all areas of work.31. To be aware of the Wards Personal Safety Plan and apply in day to day practice32. To understand relevant Trust and Care Group policies and procedures, applying them in practice and informing senior colleagues of issues arising from their implementationPerson specificationQualificationsEssential criteria- Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration- Evidence professional developmentDesirable criteria- Mentorship/Practise Assessor qualificationKnowledge & SkillsEssential criteria- Have the ability & knowledge of working therapeutically with service users who have complex mental health needs- Excellent communication & listening skills.- A good knowledge & understanding of recovery-focused and trauma informed care- Competent in medicines management- IT literacy & the ability to write in a clear concise and eligible manner- Ability to remain calm & confident in stressful situations that may arise within a mental health setting- Ability to work within & contribute to the multi disciplinary teamDesirable criteria- Appreciation of current practice, research, evidence-based practice and national policy- Ability to contribute to service development & initiativesExperienceEssential criteria- Experience of working within an adult mental Health setting- Experience of risk assessment & risk management- Experience of care-planning and evaluation using a person centred care approach- Experience of working within a multi disciplinary team- Experience of managing complex mental health presentationsDesirable criteria- Experience of working with families and carers in complex situations- Experience of discharge planning and liaising with community & social servicesWe aim to be an organisation that is diverse and inclusive and to meet this aim we welcome applications from people with a wide range of life experience and whose diversity echoes the diversity of Sheffield, that of the people who use our services, and that of the people who may need to use our services but face barriers to access. Please think about your personal values and how these align with our Values when you are applying. Find out more about our organisation through our website.We are a Disability Confident employer. We offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. When you apply you will have the opportunity to let us know if you require adjustments to be made, please contact us if you are not sure or if you require adjustments to the application process itself.Our six staff network groups welcome new members, these are:- The Ethnically Diverse Staff Network Group- The Disability Staff Network Group- The Lived Experience Staff Network Group- The Rainbow Staff Network Group- The Staff Carers Staff Network Group- The Women’s Staff Network Group We know how important flexible working can be to applicants and therefore we encourage you to discuss any working arrangements as part of this process. We will always aim to accommodate requests, wherever possible.The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children and as part of our safe recruitment practice the successful applicant(s) will be subject to a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) if it is deemed appropriate for the role. The cost of the DBS check must be met by the successful applicant(s).At SHPU, we prioritise the well-being and safety of both our service users and employees. It is our policy and a condition of employment that all employees must join the DBS Update Service. This service carries an annual fee, which employees are responsible for paying up front. However, employees may claim this cost back through the Trust's Employee Expenses Reimbursement Policy. For those requiring a Basic DBS check, it is necessary to register for a DBS Online Account.When applying for this post you will redirected to complete your application in our preferred applicant management system, Trac. If you are successfully offered a role, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In addition, in submitting an application, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) when writing job applicationsIf you choose to use AI or other tools to assist in writing your application, it's essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting statement.While AI can help streamline the writing process, these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for, nor can they accurately reflect your skills, knowledge, and experience. It is crucial that you personalise your supporting statement by articulating these in your unique voice.Relying solely on AI to write your application or supporting statement is not advocated by SHPU and could negatively impact your chances of success in the application process.For example, AI responses…• usually lack relevance and fail to address the key criteria outlined in the job description and person specification.• may come across as generic and fail to distinguish you from other applicants.• ...