Job summary
Previous applicants need not apply.
EPUT provides community health, mental health and learning disability services to support more than 3.2 million people living across Bedfordshire, Essex and Suffolk. We have also been running the COVID-19 vaccination programme across mid and south Essex and Suffolk and north east Essex.
The Trust is a large employer in the East of England region, with more than 10,000 staff working across more than 200 sites. We also provide services in people's homes and in community settings.
EPUT was formed on 1 April 2017 following the merger of North Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (NEP) and South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT). A new leadership team was established at the Trust in 2020.
Main duties of the job
To work independently and accountably as part of a team of clinicians offering 24 hr mental health access and information in the locality of the Trust. The service will be 7 days a week, 24 hours a day for 365 days a year working shifts in an in-patient setting.
To act as a role model to Health Care Assistants, supervising to ensure high quality care is given.
Work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team.
To deliver a high quality and effective operational service to patients with complex needs, in accordance with the principles and objective of the Trust and its vision as identified in the service.
To work collaboratively with others within the new organization to provide an exemplary level of care to service users and their carers.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
CLINICAL
To be responsible along with other nursing staff for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of all care aspects of individual patients care.
Attending to the physical and psychological needs of the patients under the care of the nursing team.
Act as key worker and co-worker for a designated group of clients.
Delivery effective individualised care by supervising staff in the assessment of patients condition. Ensure that accurate and objective information is recorded and signed by the appropriate member of staff.
Establish therapeutic relationships with individual clients, relatives and carers. Write and contribute towards the formulation of care plans.
Ensure effective and confidential communication, at all times maintaining strict confidentiality with regard to any information concerning patients and colleagues.
Demonstrate an awareness of the needs of carers of patients with mental health problems.
To fully comply with the requirements of the NMC and upkeep of registration.
Be aware of the Mental Health Act 1983 and be aware of clients detained under section of the Mental Health Act 1983 in the clinical area.
Supervise the formulation of plans for the patients discharge and transfer from the clinical areas in line with Care Programme Approach, Community Care Act 1990 and discharge policy.
Observe any changes in a patients physical condition or mental state and document in an appropriate manner.
Assist patients towards self-care and independence.
Understand the need for personal responsibility in relation to using the correct techniques for moving and handling patients.
Act in a relaxed manner, thereby contributing to the creation and maintenance of a calm and relaxed atmosphere/environment.
Establish positive professional and appropriate relationships with patients adopting a non-judgemental approach. Always be prepared to listen and treat each patient with respect and courtesy; valuing them as individuals.
Carry out planning and organisation of the therapeutic and social activities for patients in the clinical area.
To act as a mentor to student nurses.
To provide managerial supervision to junior colleagues.
Participate in therapeutic and social activities/groups.
As appropriate and necessary, assist patients who have the need to use hoists and wheelchairs.
As requested, take on clinical, managerial and environmental responsibilities.
Ensure the local security protocols and procedures are adhered to at all times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Meet requirements for re-validation set by NMC
- Good standard of written English
- High Standard of Education
Desirable
- Qualification and Experience in the Assessment of Students
Knowledge
Essential
- IT Literate
- Knowledge of current best practice and models within nursing practice in mental health
- Knowledge of working with external agencies involved in the care of people with mental illness
Desirable
- Understanding of Trust Policies and Procedures
- Self-motivated with a desire to contribute to the ongoing service development
- Previous experience working within secure settings
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
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Causeway Ward
Brockfield House
Runwell
SS11 7FE