Job summary The Acute Inpatient Service provides 24 hour treatment and care in a safe and therapeutic setting, actively engaging and involving people who are experiencing an acute mental health episode which cannot be managed in a less restrictive setting, owing to the degree of risk, clinical need or patient choice.
Many of those admitted will require detention under the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Amendment Act 2007.
Where necessary, intense supervision and support will be provided.
Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity is available for a passionate, ambitious, Band 5 RMN to join our fabulous Acute Older Adult Inpatient Service, Rochford on Beech Ward, Mixed ward.Patients receive individualised care and treatment based on the Care Programme Approach (CPA) which highlights crisis management and a place of safety, specialised risk assessments and risk management, intensive assessment, treatment and therapy, stabilisation of acute symptoms and relapse prevention.The service offers: Assistance to acquire and enhance coping skills that promote and enable self- help and the self-management of mental health problems and difficultiesCollaborative, structured approach towards assisting people to achieve their own recoveryDiverse range of care interventionsIndividualised planning of treatment and careSpecialist mental health and risk assessment 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 If successful you will be involved with a wide multi-disciplinary team caring for older adults.
It is essential that you are interested in and excited at the opportunity to work with adult people, but training will be provided.
You will care for your patients holistically, and work in a Multi- disciplinary setting .
You will be able to adapt quickly to changing situations and provide high quality care to your patients.
EPUT offer a fantastic relocation package of up to £8,000.
Covering a number of expenditures for new recruits relocating from 30 miles or more from their new work base at EPUT.
If you would like more information please contact Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Registration Mental Health Nurse RMN Part 3 Meet the requirements for revalidation as set out by the NMC Good standard of written and spoken English Knowledge Essential Knowledge and understanding of health legislation, principles of CPA and Care Management, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act 1983 and safeguarding, the NHS Constitution, and risk assessment / management Understanding of / and the ability to conduct assessments and review of care in line with the requirements of the mental health care clusters The ability to devise comprehensive care plans that incorporate effective, individualised and evidence-based therapy interventions Skills/Experience Essential Literate in IT/Computer Skills Team working skills Able to formally supervise junior colleagues