Job Description:
- Are you someone looking for a career in one of the UK's most respected mental health and learning disability trusts?
- Would you like to be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference to peoples lives to enjoy a better future?
An exciting opportunity to join the team initially at the Additional Support Unit (ASU) in Exeter for Adults with a Learning Disability and then at the new Regional Learning Disability and Autism Unit in Dawlish from mid 2025 (The Brook).
The job offers a challenging yet rewarding environment with opportunities to consistently learn.
The ASU Ward provides high quality care and treatment for people who have learning disabilities and complex mental health needs. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support the assessment and treatment of adults with a learning disability on the unit.
We are committed to the ongoing training and development of all our staff and offer a range of opportunities for career progression.
The new regional service based in Dawlish will offer inpatient support to both adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. The building and environment will be state of the art and the service aims to become a centre of excellence.
Shortlisting will be carried out on a regular basis prior to the close date and interviews will be held at regular intervals prior to the vacancy closibg so please do not delay in submitting your application.
Main duties of the job
- To assess care needs, develop, implement and evaluate individual care plans.
- To provide named practitioner role to people who use our service.
- To promote and improve quality of service provided.
- To manage the unit in the absence of Ward Manager / Team Leader
- To participate in the internal rotation system including weekend working
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & 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 & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & 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 description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
- To assess care needs, develop, implement and
evaluate individual care plans.
- To provide named nurse role to people who use our
service.
- To promote and improve quality of service provided.
- To be the nurse in charge of the ward in the
absence of Service Manager / senior
staff nurse
- To participate in the internal rotation system
including weekend working and nights.
Duties and
Responsibilities
The Unit provides
assessment and treatment to people with a Learning Disability and / or Autistic
People who have a Mental Health condition and/or demonstrate distress through
their behaviour.
The role exists to
provide the Learning Disability and Autism Inpatient unit with a Registered
Nurse who has the professional knowledge and skills to ensure safe and high
quality care. The Registered Nurse will use
the framework of Positive Behavioural Support to provide assessment,
interventions and evaluation for health & wellbeing needs
The Registered Nurse
may also be responsible for the leadership and management of the inpatient unit
over a span of duty.
The Registered Nurse
will assist in the management and clinical supervision of the junior team
including staff well-being and manage the unit in the absence of the Service
Manager and senior staff nurses.
The Registered Nurse
will work a 24 hour flexible rota.
Work within NICE and
NMC Guidelines and Standards, to be aware of and work within all relevant Trust
Policies and Procedures. To
work in line with agreed safeguarding protocols at all times. To be a
proactive, skilled member of the ward Multi-Disciplinary team.
To demonstrate a
working knowledge of the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983
(including 2007 updates), Mental Capacity Act 2005 (to include Deprivation of
Liberty safeguards) and Care Act (2014).
Communication
& Working Relationships
- Ensure clinical
records are accurate, timely, and complete.
- Communicate difficult
and sensitive information that some people may find upsetting
- Communicate clinical
information to people who use the service, their families and carers, and other
members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team
- Form positive working
relationships with all professionals within the Multi-Disciplinary Team and
with wider stakeholders.
- Maintaining contact
with family and carers. Information gathering and sharing with community staff,
social workers and other relevant stakeholders
- Accurately record
findings of assessments, therapeutic interventions, care plans, risk
assessments and information that meet the needs of the target audience.
- Compiling
comprehensive discharge reports
- Provide training
sessions with new service providers to enhance understanding of the patient and
their needs.
- Communicate
effectively with patients that have complex communication difficulties and
behavioural distress.
- Form and maintain
therapeutic relationships with all patients, their families and carers.
- Ensure all
communication meets National and Local Information Governance Guidance and
Policies; including Confidentiality Guidance & Policies.
Planning
& Organisation
- Ensure all your own Training requirements are up-to-date
- Check the staff rota ensuring correct skill mix, gender mix, safe numbers
on shift, ensuring that all staff on shift work the correct hours and record
any variation on staff hours.
- Actively participate in all relevant meetings.
- When requested, organise and invite relevant professionals and others
from the patients circle of support to attend meetings
- Undertake clinical leadership during a span of duty, allocating duties to
other ward staff - organising assessments, therapeutic and clinical activities
that adhere to plans of care, risk assessments, local and DPT policies.
Responsibility
for Patient/Client Care, Treatment & Therapy
- Carry out pre-admission assessments in a variety of settings
- Ensure admissions are carried out in line with DPT and local policies and procedures
- To act as Named Nurse. Undertake assessment of need and risk and
develop Positive Behaviour Support Plans, person centred care plans and other
plans of care to meet health and wellbeing needs and manage the risks.
- Develop, evaluate and review Positive Behaviour Support Plans, care plans
and risk management plans to ensure plans are safe, effective and person
centred
- Involve the patients and as necessary families, carers and other
professionals in assessing needs and developing plans
- Ensure assessments, interventions and plans are developed with other
members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team
- Ensure assessments and interventions are based on current evidence and
good practice
- Review current and future interventions as part of the multi-disciplinary
team.
- Ensure accurate clinical observations are available to other members of
the multi-disciplinary team as required.
- To make referrals to other professionals as part of patient assessment,
treatment or therapy.
- Ensure that all care and treatment complies with relevant legislation and
upholds the rights of the individual including the Human Rights Act, Mental
Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
- To advise on the promotion of patient health and well-being needs (both
physical and mental health needs)
- Adjust levels of support to safely and effectively manage risk and
deliver high quality person centred care to individuals undertaking care,
treatment and activities within and outside the unit
- Ensure that all Infection Control and cleanliness standards and measures
are acted upon in line with National, DPT and local guidance.
- Administer medication in line with professional standards, DPT Policies
and Standard Operating Procedures and protocols.
Policy,
Service, Research & Development Responsibility
- To be aware of national and professional developments.
- To participate in ongoing training and education (including Continuous
Professional Development).
- To demonstrate evidence based practice and participate in research/audit/pilot
projects.
- To be aware of current initiatives in inpatient care.
- To promote service changes with positive professional attitude and fully
engage in service changes.
- Act as a Link Practitioner to ensure specific areas of practice adhere
to standards of quality and safety.
Responsibility
for Finance, Equipment & Other Resources
- To
ensure Trust policies and procedures are followed in relation to the handling
of monies, property etc. belonging to people using the service
- To
demonstrate effective risk management skills
- Use
Trust resources in a sustainable, cost
effective and appropriate way
- Ensure
the maintenance and safe use of equipment and the general environment
Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership & Management
- To demonstrate and
develop effective leadership/management skills.
- To provide
Supervision and Career Conversations to appropriate/allocated staff.
- To participate in the
role of Practice Supervisor / Assessor for students.
-
To participate in the
role of Preceptor to newly qualified staff (where appropriate)
Information
Resources & Administrative Duties
- Ensure that daily administrative tasks are completed including, reporting
any repair /maintenance issues.
- Ensure all DPT, local and national guidance for record keeping,
monitoring forms and checklists are completed during a span of duty
- To participate in formulating and providing reports for other professionals
as required.
Any
Other Specific Tasks Required
- Willingness to be added to Unit vehicles insurance to help facilitate
Community Leave for patients would be welcomed.
- To contribute to the provision of a safe therapeutic
environment for individuals, staff and visitors to the unit.
- To take on responsibility for duties assigned by
Line Manager.
- The post holder should ensure their fitness to
undertake the post and demonstrate they have completed the level of general training and personal
safety training appropriate to their role and work area, and keep this training
up-to-date.
- If the ability to perform Physical Intervention
Techniques or Conflict Management is a requirement of the role, the post holder
must declare physical fitness to undertake such a role.
-
The post holder should
act quickly to protect the safety of individuals if they have reason to believe
that they or a colleague may not be fit to undertake the duties within their
job role
- Act within competency.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse RNLD/ RNMH
- Degree / HE Diploma level
- Evidence of taking responsibility for meeting Compulsory and Essential training in previous post.
- Working knowledge of using common computer programmes such as email, internet, word-processing.
- Willingness to undertake further training.
Desirable
- Post qualification Teaching Qualification
- Completion of Practice Assessor / Supervisor Training
- Evidence of post registration training
- Other recognised managerial qualification
Experience
Essential
- Primary/Named Nursing
- Shift management over a span of duty
- Assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care
- Nursing Care of informal and detained patients
- Assessing and care planning for individuals who have a learning disability / autistic people who have additional complex communication, health, psycho-social care needs and behavioural distress.
- Managing incidents - maintaining health, safety & wellbeing of patients, staff and visitors
- Receiving and deliver managerial and clinical supervision
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 convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Contact information:
Senior Operational Manager
Carol Gray
carol.gray15@nhs.net
07971693602
