Job summary
We currently have opportunities to join the Nursing Bank within Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT). In particular we are looking for temporary staff to work as and when required often at short notice at Band 5 level, in one of our Units, Warren Court, Woodside Rd, Abbots Langley. If you're already employed by HPFT, please do not apply and email us at [email protected] roles on the bank are for as and when workers and therefore in particular may suit those already working part-time, with other commitments, or who want to work on a short-term basis.HPFT provides services for service users with mental health, learning disability and children's and adolescent mental health problems. Applicants should have some experience of working in a healthcare setting particularly within learning disabilities services. HPFT has a range of healthcare settings across the County and therefore access to a car would be beneficial unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving
Main duties of the job
You will work in close collaboration with other professionals in assessing service user's needs, devising care plans and evaluating outcomes that promote service user empowerment through the process.
You will work alongside the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and will participate in the assessment and treatment to provide high quality, individualised care, which addresses the needs of the service users.
You will support the Charge Nurse and the Team Leader to ensure that the service is managed effectively and efficiently in all aspects.
PLEASE REFER TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSONAL SPECIFICTION FOR DETAILS OF THE SKILLS REQUIRED BEFORE APPLYING.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an exceptional organisation with big ambitions, our aim is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country.
With a workforce of c. 3,000 and an annual income of c. £200m, the Trust is organised across three Strategic Business Units and provides integrated health and social care services through a large network of community and inpatient settings, serving diverse communities across Hertfordshire, Norfolk, North Essex and Buckinghamshire. As a university trust, HPFT continues to develop strong links with the University of Hertfordshire providing excellent learning and development opportunities, as well as strengthening our clinical research capability.
Whilst it is a challenging period for the NHS, there has never been a more exciting time to join HPFT. Building on the CQC ' Outstanding' rating given by the CQC in 2019, we remain on our "Good to Great" journey as we continue to innovate, improve, transform and ultimately deliver the very highest standards of care to the service users and communities that we serve.
In our recent NHS Trust Survey, 95% of staff feel their role makes a difference to Service Users, 90% are enthusiastic about their roles and people would recomment us as a place to work
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work in close collaboration with other professionals in assessing service users needs, devising care plans and evaluating outcomes that promote service user empowerment through the process.
You will work alongside the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and will participate in the assessment and treatment to provide high quality, individualised care, which addresses the needs of the service users.
You will support the Charge Nurse and the Team Leader to ensure that the service is managed effectively and efficiently in all aspects.
- Actively fulfil the role of Named Nurse for the individuals in the service area, providing a holistic approach to service user assessment, treatment, review and management of packages of care
- Ensure that the statutory requirements of the MHA 1983 (amended 2007) and Mental Capacity Act are observed and applied
- Have the clinical skills relative to the delivery of care in the service areaTo have effective working relationships with other professionals within the service area, across the Strategic Business Units, (SBUs) Trust and other NHS providers and key stakeholders
- Contribute towards effective management and utilisation of resources with service area
- Lead a nursing staff team in the absence of the Charge Nurse.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Essential
- Academic qualifications - RNMH/RNLD/RMN
- Membership of professional bodies - NMC
Desirable
- Teaching/training experience
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:
Essential
- Communication skills - written, verbal and non-verbal
- IT skills, in particular MS word
- Experience of assessing and managing clinical risk
PHYSICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Warren Court, Woodside Rd, Abbots Langley. WD5 0HT
Hertfordshire
Abbots Langley
WD5 0HT