Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Bank
- Hours
- Flexible working
- Other
- Job ref
- 453-24-6204282-SB
- Employer
- Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Lynfield Mount and Airedale Centre for Mental Health
- Town
- Bradford and Steeton
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 Per Annum Pro Rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Bank Staff Nurse (RMN/RNLD)
NHS AfC: Band 5
Bradford District Care Trust is an award-winning Trust that provides a range of innovative services that have been recognised as best practice nationally. As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.
As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.
Job overview
- Do you enjoy caring for people?
- Do you want the flexibility to determine your own shift pattern?
- Do you already have experience, but would like to broaden your clinical experience; working in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver a wide range of care?
We are inviting passionate and committed individuals to join our Trust's Staff Bank as Staff Nurses (RMN/RNLD) to work across acute and specialist inpatient wards at Lynfield Mount Hospital and Airedale Centre for Mental Health.
This is truly an opportunity not to be missed, you will be given exposure to a range of different situations that will continue to professionally and clinically develop yourself.
This is an exciting time to join Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust and support the delivery of our vision to become a leading provider of integrated care for people of all ages who have mental health needs.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to patients for whom he/she is identified as named nurse.
- Holds delegated responsibility for management of the ward on a shift basis.
- Contributes to the supervision and development of junior staff
- Helps to ensure the safety of the ward and unit environments.
Closing Date: 2nd May 2024
Working for our organisation
We are a provider of award winning, high quality mental health, community and learning disability services that look after the 'whole person', caring for their physical and mental health needs. We work with individuals, their carers and our partners to ensure that people get the right care, in the right place with the right support.
Our health care services cover all ages, so if you live in Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale or Craven.
We know that you want your care to be delivered in your own home, or as close to your home as possible and we are committed to providing high quality community care tailored to your needs.
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: - We Care, We Listen, We Deliver
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Patient Care
Responsible for ensuring that he/she:
• Practices at all times within the professional parameters prescribed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Assesses holistic care needs using evidence-based assessment tools.
• Prepares a relevant, evidence-based plan of care detailing interventions to risk assess manage and treat mental health needs.
• Provides skilled nursing interventions, which are based on the agreed plan of care.
• Evaluates and updates the plan of care to ensure patient needs are met.
• Administers prescribed medical treatments within the framework provided by professional, legal and local policy guidance.
• Observes and reports on the effects of prescribed medical treatments.
• Contributes to multi- disciplinary/ agency meetings and care plans.
• Facilitates empowerment and choice for service users as far as legal and risk .
• Management constraints allow.
• Supports and facilitates patient advocacy.
• Contributes to programmes of research and practice development.
Working as part of a Team
• Promotes effective team working
• Promotes multi- agency collaboration.
Managing Self
• Participate in regular supervision.
• Attend all mandatory training.
• Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your line manager using the Trust Appraisal process.
• Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
• Pay regard to materials and equipment.
• Carry out duties with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
• Seek advice and support from your line manager whenever necessary.
Staff Supervision and Support
• Supervises junior staff
• Assists in the identification of staff development needs. Supports staff to attain development objectives as identified through the Trust development scheme.
• Contributes to teaching and staff development as highlighted in identification process.
Financial Responsibility
• Assists in the efficient management of resources including deployment of staff on a shift basis.
Safeguarding
• All staff members have a duty to report any concerns they have about the safety or well being of adult service users, members of their families, including children. Employees should be aware of their roles & responsibilities to both prevent and respond appropriately to abuse. They should undertake the safeguarding training required for their particular role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Mental Health nursing certificate (RMN) OR Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD)
Desirable criteria
- Accredited counselling course or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a MH setting (either paid employment or placement)
Desirable criteria
- Involvement of innovative nursing practice
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
- Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care plans
- Able to work without direct supervision
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Punjabi, Urdu, Bengali, Hindi, Gujerati
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dannielle Levy
- Job title
- Recruitment Advisor
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01274 251115
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