Staff Nurse (OPMH)

We are searching for Band 5Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurses to join us on Beech Wardbased in Torquay, Torbay Hospital. Beech ward is a 16 bedded inpatient MentalHealth Ward that supports primarily older adults with functional mental healthdifficulties.We warmly welcome Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurses who arecompleting their nursing preceptorship to apply for this role. The successfulcandidate will be supported by a team of experienced Band 6''s and Ward Manager.Please note, a UK registration and Nursing PIN are essential for this role.At Beech Ward, we pride ourselves on being a dedicated,passionate and skilled team, driven by the motivation to improve the lives andmental health of older adults."Team support is outstanding." - Ruth, Staff Nurseon Beech"We are a caring and compassionate team." -Hannah, Discharge Facilitator"Staff go beyond the call of duty." - A serviceuser.This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work within adynamic team in a service that has been rated as Outstanding by the CQC.Working alongside the Nursing Team, and within the MDT, you will ensure thatservice users receive a high standard of person-centred care which enables themto recover in a timely way.Main duties of the job

To assess care needs, develop,implement and evaluate individual care plans.To provide holistic, recoveryfocused and compassionate care to people who use our services.To provide named nurse role topeople who use our service.To promote and improve quality ofservice provided.To manage the unit in the absenceof Ward Manager / Team LeaderTo participate in the internalrotation system including weekend workingTo be a proactive, skilled memberof the ward Multi-Disciplinary teamTo have knowledge and experienceof providing individual and group clinical/therapy work.To demonstrate effectiveleadership and assist with providing advice and guidance to non-qualified staffand students.To be responsible for the provisionand maintenance of effective therapeutic relationships, which at all timesacknowledges the rights, personal dignity and encourages opportunity for growthand development of the person using this service.About us

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist and secure services for the wider south west region and nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health and wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise and resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe and focused on people''s recovery.We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families and carers in everything we doOur valuesWe not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity and compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves and others, and being open to new ideas.We are committed to being an inclusive employer and applications are encouraged and welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time and flexible working applications will be considered and supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.Job responsibilities

Please see the attachedJob Description and Person Specification which will provide further informationon this role.Person Specification

Experience

Experience of Adult and/or Older Persons mental health nursing and the nursing processExcellent verbal and written skills and excellent IT skills.Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users, carers and other professional bodies.Ability to engage in and lead (when required) MDT meetingsAbility to assess situations, make decisions, co-ordinate and organise appropriate responses.Have an awareness and ability to maintain personal boundaries.Able to risk assessTo be able to plan and implement all aspects of nursing skills.To demonstrate effective leadership skills, promote effective role model across the ward environment.To be able to work on the internal ward shift rotation which includes night dutiesTo work to the Trust Data Protection and Confidentiality guidance/policyBe able to work as part of a team.Work as an effective role model.Promote effective service delivery and future changes in a positive wayWillingness to develop selfMulti-Disciplinary WorkingUnderstanding of Recovery principles in Mental HealthKnowledge and understanding of both adult and childrens safeguarding guidanceKnowledge

Knowledge of ordering, storing and administering required medicationsKnowledge of possible side effects of medicationKnowledge of the Mental Health Act 1987 (including updates)Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty safeguardsQualifications

RMN / Registered Nurse (Mental Health) or RNLD / Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities) with current registration.Any further learning relevant to the role.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 ..... full job details .....