Job summary Bluebird House is one of six Forensic Children's mental health units in the country and one of only two that accept both male and female patients.We offer a fun and dynamic environment where we prioritise the best outcomes for the young people we care for.You will have the opportunity to work with some of the most complex 12-18 year olds in the country who experience diverse mental health difficulties and challenging behaviour.Many of the young people we help have experienced previous placements breakdown, prior to being admitted to Bluebird.
We always ensure we spend a lot of time building a relationship with all of our young people by providing a safe, controlled environment.
We put our all in to everything.
Main duties of the job To contribute where required to the provision of a 24 hour, seven day a week Inpatient based service, across an acute care pathway.Under the supervision of the Ward Manager and Charge Nurses, you are required to work according to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines.
You will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation andevaluation of programmes of care.
Develop, implement and evaluate care plans in conjunction with patients, carers and other professionals ensuring individual needs are met.
To carry out all relevant forms of care and will be designated to take charge of a ward in the absence of a charge nurse About us Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do.
By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.
Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert.
The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.This role can be part of a career pathway, which includes Senior Health Care Support Worker and the Associate Practitioner role.We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential RMN/RNLD/RSCN Sub part 1 of the NMC Register Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Commitment to Lifelong Learning