Staff Nurse
Job summary
37.5 hours per week. The Glenbourne Unit is actively recruiting motivated and professional Band 5 Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurses who are looking to work in our Outstanding rated Male and Female Acute Ward as awarded by the Care Quality Commission.
Harford and Bridford Ward both have 19 beds for male and female patients and posts are available across both wards.
Here at the Glenbourne we received an overall rating of outstanding, and we are one of only a few units of its kind to achieve this rating within the UK.
The unit was praised in particular for the compassionate care provided by staff, noting the 2015 mental health inpatient survey that rated nurses at the Glenbourne unit the highest in the country for treating patients with dignity and respect.
Our environment and organisation is supportive and driven to deliver quality, evidence based patient care, we have a clear focus on Quality Improvement and Safewards and strive to achieve a caring recovery focused environment and a supportive environment to develop in.
We are looking for clinically skilled, compassionate and caring professionals who are committed to providing care of the highest quality to some of the most vulnerable individuals known to our service
Main duties of the job
The postholder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
You will be designated to take charge regularly of the ward.
The postholder is required to supervise staff and be able to teach qualified and unqualified staff, including basic and / or post basic students.
The staff nurse will at all times work within the spirit of the NMC code of Professional Conduct for trained nurses and local policies.
You will need to have a passion for working with people with mental health needs and possess excellent communication skills as you will be alongside other professionals, families and carers.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise providing integrated health & social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams & West Devon, as well as some specialist services for people living in parts of Devon & Cornwall. With teams in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, health & wellbeing hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience, we always value being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible and collaborative. Transforming services to make them sustainable, ensuring that we value, support & empower each other.
We are committed to involving the people we care for, families & carers in everything that we do, working towards co-production where we can. Helping us to deliver the right care for people, in the right place & at the right time. By putting people at the centre of what we do, we ensure to support people to lead, healthy independent lives & be the very best at helping people to live well.
Valuing our employees making an investment in their development a priority. We offer:
Protected CPD time for registered staff
Various development pathways and ongoing regular training packages for all staff
Leadership & mentoring programmes
Access & funding for training including Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course & Scholarship Into Nurse Training
A Robust Preceptorship
A bespoke induction programme
Existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme can continue their membership when they join the organisation.
Date posted
11 September 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year pa, pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
B9832-2023-NM-8432-5
Job locations
Glenbourne Unit
Morlaix Drive
Plymouth
Devon
PL65AF
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Glenbourne Unit is actively recruiting motivated and professional Band 5 Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurses who are looking to work in our Outstanding rated Male and Female Acute Ward as awarded by the Care Quality Commission. Harford and Bridford Ward both have 19 beds for male and female patients and posts are available across both wards. Here at the Glenbourne we received an overall rating of outstanding, and we are one of only a few units of its kind to achieve this rating within the UK. The unit was praised in particular for the compassionate care provided by staff, noting the 2015 mental health inpatient survey that rated nurses at the Glenbourne unit the highest in the country for treating patients with dignity and respect. Our environment and organisation is supportive and driven to deliver quality, evidence based patient care, we have a clear focus on Quality Improvement and Safewards and strive to achieve a caring recovery focused environment and a supportive environment to develop in. We are looking for clinically skilled, compassionate and caring professionals who are committed to providing care of the highest quality to some of the most vulnerable individuals known to our service
Job responsibilities
The Glenbourne Unit is actively recruiting motivated and professional Band 5 Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurses who are looking to work in our Outstanding rated Male and Female Acute Ward as awarded by the Care Quality Commission. Harford and Bridford Ward both have 19 beds for male and female patients and posts are available across both wards. Here at the Glenbourne we received an overall rating of outstanding, and we are one of only a few units of its kind to achieve this rating within the UK. The unit was praised in particular for the compassionate care provided by staff, noting the 2015 mental health inpatient survey that rated nurses at the Glenbourne unit the highest in the country for treating patients with dignity and respect. Our environment and organisation is supportive and driven to deliver quality, evidence based patient care, we have a clear focus on Quality Improvement and Safewards and strive to achieve a caring recovery focused environment and a supportive environment to develop in. We are looking for clinically skilled, compassionate and caring professionals who are committed to providing care of the highest quality to some of the most vulnerable individuals known to our service
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to plan and organise a range of complex clinical activities which require judgments to be made on competing factors
- Have a good understanding and Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
- Ability to formulate care plans and packages of care
- Ability to engage in group work and supportive therapy
- Ability to work independently and autonomously
- Risk Management experience
- Medication Management experience
- Ability to provide quality care
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable
- IT Skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Mental Health Nursing Setting
- Experience of team working
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
Desirable
- Acute Mental Health Nurse Setting Experience
- Ward Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nursing Qualification
Desirable
- Associated course that will compliment Mental health
- Preceptorship/ Mentorship or working towards it
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to plan and organise a range of complex clinical activities which require judgments to be made on competing factors
- Have a good understanding and Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
- Ability to formulate care plans and packages of care
- Ability to engage in group work and supportive therapy
- Ability to work independently and autonomously
- Risk Management experience
- Medication Management experience
- Ability to provide quality care
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable
- IT Skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Mental Health Nursing Setting
- Experience of team working
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
Desirable
- Acute Mental Health Nurse Setting Experience
- Ward Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nursing Qualification
Desirable
- Associated course that will compliment Mental health
- Preceptorship/ Mentorship or working towards it
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Livewell Southwest
Address
Glenbourne Unit
Morlaix Drive
Plymouth
Devon
PL65AF
Employer's website
https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Livewell Southwest
Address
Glenbourne Unit
Morlaix Drive
Plymouth
Devon
PL65AF
Employer's website
https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Ward Manager
Emma Amm
01752435574
Date posted
11 September 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year pa, pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
B9832-2023-NM-8432-5
Job locations
Glenbourne Unit
Morlaix Drive
Plymouth
Devon
PL65AF
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