Job summary Oak ward are looking for an enthusiastic Mental Health Nurse to join their team.
This post is only open to those candidates who already have their NMC registration in place and have successfully completed the preceptorship programme.
Please note: Newly qualified applicants or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process.
We are passionate about teamwork and in creating a great place to work.
This role includes Improving the lives of those with mental ill health by minimising the impact of their condition through delivery of excellent services to promote recovery.
To be compassionate in meeting the needs of patients To be professionally accountable and responsible for patient care, undertaking a range of clinical/therapeutic interventions.
Acting as named nurse to patients To facilitate the development of others with in the team and to support student nurses To be responsible for the day to day running of the ward To promote at all times a positive image of mental health services for other people and the wider Trust Main duties of the job Oak ward is an acute assessment ward for people aged 65 years and older who are experiencing functional mental illness, many of which are supported home on their discharge from the ward.
Main duties include: Maintaining patients dignity, privacy and safety at all times.
Assessing risk Adhering to mental capacity and mental health act.
Recognising potential signs of harm and ensuring patients are safeguarded.
Maintaining high professional standards.
Delivering and planning evidenced based care in collaboration with the patient, families and wider MDT.
Assessing patient need and delivering appropriate and timely interventions.
Safe administration and storage of medicines.
The MDT team consists of medical staff, psychology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language services, dietetics and physical health care, due to this we are able to offer a comprehensive assessment of each patient and their individual needs.
Daily MDT report outs and discussions aid the holistic approach to our care on Roseberry and contribute to the effective treatment and management of each patient, whilst considering discharge planning throughout their in-patient journey.
About us Working for TEWV NHS Trust you can expect fantastic training & development opportunities with the strong links we have developed at our local universities'.
Post-grad qualifications can be supported throughout your career pathway in mental health practice, as well as clinical skills or leadership & management skills, that can lead onto more senior roles within the organisation, helping you to identify and build upon a career pathway.
Future planning is supported by the Trust's Talent Management and Workforce Development Team, so we can continue to build upon our commitment of being well led and to deliver excellent care to our communities in either leadership & management or clinical practice modules.
Date posted 15 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 346-DDM-001-25 Job locations West Park Hospital Edward Pease Way Darlington DL22TS Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.Additional contact details: Violet Denham-Ferguson - Clinical Lead Person Specification Qualification 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