Job summary Calling RMNs .
Are you passionate about mental health care and you ready for a new challenge?
We are working differently and innovatively to optimise holistic and patient centred care.
If you have a particular interest in mental health and want to develop your mental health skills then this role provides an exciting opportunity for you.
TEWV is developing a forward thinking nursing vision and robust defined career pathways.
As an RMN you may be responsible for the day to day running of the ward.
Nursing applicants should already hold NMC registration.
Please note: Newly qualified Nurses or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process.
Main duties of the job As a Staff Nurse on Esk Ward, you will be encouraged to become involved in the large multi-disciplinary team approach striving towards excellent patient care.
You will be involved in formulation to discharge planning for patients on the ward as part of our dynamic team.Each inpatient ward is fully equipped with activity and therapeutic spaces to enable patients to recover in a timely way so that they can be safely discharged back into their community with identified support packages.
About us Cross Lane is a purpose built mental health hospital providing a range of services including 46 inpatient bedrooms with en-suite facilities for working age adults and older persons.
Esk (female ward) and Danby (male ward) are both 13 bedded wards each.The hospital has numerous vocational and therapeutic areas in a friendly, caring and therapeutic environment.
The site provides inpatient care on four wards - two wards for working age adults and one ward for older adults.
Job description Job responsibilities We will support you by offering regular supervision, training opportunities and encourage your development and role within this developing team on the delivery of Patient Centred Care, support for carers and evidence based practice.
Newly qualified nurses will be offered a preceptorship package.
The successful applicant will be expected to work shifts covering 24/7 days and nights and public holidays.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period) Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Experience Essential Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers Working in a multi-disciplinary team Working in partnership with other agencies Knowledge Essential Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
Understanding of relevant legislation ( Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act) Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections