Job summary
Lincolnshire is leading the way with mental health transformation projects
Do you want to be part of changing mental health for the future? Improving things for the next generation and influencing the future. We have a number of exciting new opportunities for clinical staff.
Excellent, well trained and motivated staff are what make the Trust as successful as we are.
Looking for a fresh career within Psychiatric Intensive Care (PICU)?
The Hartsholme Centre PICU is a 10 bed, male only unit based on one of our sites in central Lincoln , with state of the art design and technology being incorporated into the new facility.
We are seeking only the best Staff Nurse, those who really wants to 'make a difference', with the Trust values at the core of patient care.
To be successful in this role, you will need to be self-motivated, enthusiastic and empathetic to the needs of patients' during the acute stage of a mental health episode. You will be required to have excellent communication skills, be resourceful, and keen to demonstrate the distinctive contribution and added value the Staff Nurse can offer the multi-disciplinary team.
This post attracts an additional £3000 Environment Allowance per annum when the PICU re-opens.
Main duties of the job
To work within the policies, protocols and clinical procedures of Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Trust and to promote competent working practice within an integrated multi-disciplinary team.
To liaise with the nurses, and carry out assigned duties as a member of the multi- disciplinary mental health team.
To be prepared to work on own initiative as necessary and report to the Nurses.
Promote equality for all patients and understand their health needs.
Demonstrate an awareness of service user and carer perspectives on the provision of treatment and continuing care.
Participate regularly in clinical supervision sessions.
Liaise with representatives from associated voluntary and statutory organisations and facilitate good communication processes.
Attend in-service training and other study / refresher days to meet individual, statutory and service needs.
Participate in performance reviews.
To work with service users to promote independence, maximising daily living skills.
Assist in maintaining general and specific patient observations under the supervision of registered nursing staff.
Facilitate and participate in recreational and physical activities in the provision of health and social care to service users.
Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities in relation to patients' property and valuables, respecting cultural values.
Always act in a manner as to promote and safeguard the interests and well- being of patients.
About us
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,900 staff, and serving a population of over 768,400, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.
You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this!
We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.
Whether you're taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has arange of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that's friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life.Visitbeinlincolnshire.comto find out more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification
Provide therapeutic interpersonal skills when engaging with a client.
Perform nursing assessments of a clients personal needs using relevant skills and assessment tools.
Implement a range of clinical skills in the assessment client risk.
Construct client care plans and risk management plans based on their assessed needs.
Perform nursing interventions advocated within the clients care plan.
Recognise the contribution of others in the provision of client care.
Involve clients and/or carers in the care panning and care delivery in a compassionate and appropriate manner which considers their diverse needs.
Maintain the welfare and safety of clients and protect them from any form of abuse in accordance with safeguarding guidance.
Monitor the impact and effectiveness of nursing care delivered and revise care plans as appropriate.
Demonstrate a knowledge of information governance and the need to protect patient confidential information.
Make and maintain accurate records of nursing care in accordance with Professional (NMC) guidance and Trust policy.
Demonstrate problem solving skills by identifying solutions in routine clinical issues.
Participate in regular clinical supervision.
Identify nursing skills which are transferable between client groups.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN or RNLD 1st Level Registration (NMC) or degree or equivalent
- Evidence of specialised continued professional training in clinical practice.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrating supportive and sensitive communication to patients, carers and staff, whilst demonstrating an understanding of the nature and effects of some information and barriers to effective communication whilst being considerate of client confidentiality
- Relevant experience of working with mental health needs
- Sound knowledge of the national agenda for mental health
- Sound knowledge of clinical/risk assessment and understanding of Information Government principles.
Desirable
- Previous experience working as a registered mental health nurse with people with mental health problems.
- Personal experience in the delivery of physical care to others
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hartsholme Centre, St Georges
Long Leys Road
Lincoln
LN1 1FS