About the role
Salary: £28392.00 to £31157.00
Please note this may close early if sufficient number of applications have been received.
To be responsible along with other members of the team for the implementation of all care aspects of individual care planning.
Attending to the physical and psychological needs of the patients under the care of the nursing team.
Act as an associate worker for service users.
To take on a lead role for the service such as physical health monitoring.
Ensure that accurate and objective information is recorded and signed by the appropriate member of staff.
Establish therapeutic relationships with individual service users, relatives and carers are maintained by the nursing team. Contribute towards the formulation of care.
Ensure effective and confidential communication at all times maintaining strict confidentiality with regard to any information concerning patients and colleagues.
Demonstrate an awareness of the needs of carers of patients with mental health problems.
Be aware of the Mental Health Act 1983 and be aware of clients detained under section of the Mental Health Act 1983 in the clinical area.
Be involved in the planning for the patients discharge and transfer from the clinical areas in line with Care Programme Approach, Community Care Act 1990 and discharge policy.
Observe any changes in a patients physical condition or mental state and document and report in an appropriate manner.
Assist patients towards self-care and independence.
Understand the need for personal responsibility in relation to using the correct techniques for moving and handling patients.
Act in a relaxed manner, thereby contributing to the creation and maintenance of a calm and relaxed atmosphere/environment.
Establish positive professional and appropriate relationships with patients adopting a non-judgemental approach. Always be prepared to listen and treat each patient with respect and courtesy; valuing them as individuals.
Carry out planning and organisation of the therapeutic and social activities for patients in the clinical area.
To participate in managerial supervision.
Participate in therapeutic and social activities/groups.
As appropriate and necessary assist patients who have the need to use hoists and wheelchairs.
As requested take on security and environmental responsibilities.
Completion of audits including but not limited to weekly physical health observations, VTE assessments, weekly cleaning audits, resusitation bag checks
To participate in the role of the security nurse.