Job summary
We are looking to recruit committed, compassionate & dynamic students from Mental Health, Child or Learning Disability degree nursing programmes to work as Band 5 Registrants. Students from Occupational Therapy degree programmes are also eligible to apply where considering a mental health practitioner role.
We are seeking students currently on (or recently completed) one of the above programmes who have excellent organisational & interpersonal skills, who are enthusiastic, motivated & who thrive on innovation & change to put our service users & their families at the heart of the care provided. Upon successful interview, you will be offered a post within one of our inpatient or community mental health services. Preferred areas of practice will be discussed at interview & allocated in line with our workforce vacancies & requirements.
As band 5 registrants, successful candidates will work within the NMC scope of practice and will include core clinical duties & management of patient care using evidence based principles in line with national and organisational policy and guidelines.
In post, you will be supported in practice following our quality assessed preceptorship programme. There is the option to work as a band 3 within your allocated team/service whilst waiting for NMC/HCPC PIN number, converting to band 5 once PIN confirmed.
Interviews will be held on either Jan 29th, Feb 1st or 2nd 2024. The exact date of the interview will be confirmed following the application closing date.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for assessing, planning, evaluating and
implementing care which may be complex, sensitive and unpredictable.
To undertake and to develop all nursing skills and
competencies, updating as required for their role, to enhance the skill mix of
the nursing team ensuring that the ever-changing health needs of patients and service users are
met.
Work always within the guidelines of the
NMC code and organisational policies.
Support and supervision of students and junior staff.
This role
may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please
refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to
eligibility.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide holistic, evidence
based / best practice care to patients in accordance
with national and organisational
policies/procedures and individual care plans.
Utilise nursing skills to assess, plan,
deliver and evaluate patient care
Undertake comprehensive
risk assessments for all situations associated with the safety and care of
self and others.
Actively participate in multi-disciplinary
reviews, referrals, discharge planning, and case conferences to support or
manage patient care.
Maintain accurate,
confidential records through IT based systems, which must be maintained in line
with policy and Government directives.
Be an active member of the
multidisciplinary team taking appropriate responsibility for the
implementation of decisions made by the team.
Undertake health promotion
as requested to all age groups and contribute to planned health promotion
activities.
Awareness of
organisational, professional and national developments within healthcare.
Follow and comply with all policies,
Patient Group Directives, standards and Quality Assurance initiatives.
Be conversant with the
vulnerable adult and child protection policy.
Always maintain confidentiality in
respect to the patient.
Be responsible for own time
management caseload demands balancing patient needs with the administrative
aspect of the role.
Participate in all aspects of clinical
governance, audits and effective and safe use of resources and equipment.
Actively participate in line
management and annual appraisal with senior and junior members of staff.
In the absence of Senior Nurse, safely
delegate care whilst being aware of work pressures; offer support to colleagues.
Act as a role model for all
staff and students demonstrating clinical skills and high standards of
practice and professional conduct.
Actively participate in clinical
governance and quality improvement initiatives
Preserve confidentiality
and comply with of the Data Protection Act, Access to Health Records and
Consent for Treatment.
Work flexibly in order to
meet the needs of the patient/service.
Communication:
Report and record all incidents and near misses
relating to health, safety, security, fire, physical violence, aggression and
verbal abuse.
Develop and maintain
effective communication networks with other services, patients, relatives and
carers.
Provide and receive
complex, sensitive and confidential information and
overcome potential barriers
to communication, such as language and disability.
Participate in meetings such as case conferences,
best interest meetings
To assume responsibility as delegated
by a senior member of staff.
To participate in coordinator/duty
rota as required.
To liaise effectively with other areas
and services.
Share knowledge and information to promote a
cohesive team.
Professional:
Upholds the NMC Code.
Maintain competence and
ensure clinical practice is evidence-based.
Participate in annual appraisal where
the job description will be reviewed and objectives set in personal
development plan.
Maintain professional portfolio for NMC
revalidation purposes.
Education
& Training:
Maintain own professional
expertise by attending meetings, study days and in-service training and learn
new specialist skills required for service development.
Participate in reflective practice
& clinical supervision.
Assess, teach, support, and
supervise colleagues and all learners.
Ensure personal mandatory training is
up-to-date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide holistic, evidence
based / best practice care to patients in accordance
with national and organisational
policies/procedures and individual care plans.
Utilise nursing skills to assess, plan,
deliver and evaluate patient care
Undertake comprehensive
risk assessments for all situations associated with the safety and care of
self and others.
Actively participate in multi-disciplinary
reviews, referrals, discharge planning, and case conferences to support or
manage patient care.
Maintain accurate,
confidential records through IT based systems, which must be maintained in line
with policy and Government directives.
Be an active member of the
multidisciplinary team taking appropriate responsibility for the
implementation of decisions made by the team.
Undertake health promotion
as requested to all age groups and contribute to planned health promotion
activities.
Awareness of
organisational, professional and national developments within healthcare.
Follow and comply with all policies,
Patient Group Directives, standards and Quality Assurance initiatives.
Be conversant with the
vulnerable adult and child protection policy.
Always maintain confidentiality in
respect to the patient.
Be responsible for own time
management caseload demands balancing patient needs with the administrative
aspect of the role.
Participate in all aspects of clinical
governance, audits and effective and safe use of resources and equipment.
Actively participate in line
management and annual appraisal with senior and junior members of staff.
In the absence of Senior Nurse, safely
delegate care whilst being aware of work pressures; offer support to colleagues.
Act as a role model for all
staff and students demonstrating clinical skills and high standards of
practice and professional conduct.
Actively participate in clinical
governance and quality improvement initiatives
Preserve confidentiality
and comply with of the Data Protection Act, Access to Health Records and
Consent for Treatment.
Work flexibly in order to
meet the needs of the patient/service.
Communication:
Report and record all incidents and near misses
relating to health, safety, security, fire, physical violence, aggression and
verbal abuse.
Develop and maintain
effective communication networks with other services, patients, relatives and
carers.
Provide and receive
complex, sensitive and confidential information and
overcome potential barriers
to communication, such as language and disability.
Participate in meetings such as case conferences,
best interest meetings
To assume responsibility as delegated
by a senior member of staff.
To participate in coordinator/duty
rota as required.
To liaise effectively with other areas
and services.
Share knowledge and information to promote a
cohesive team.
Professional:
Upholds the NMC Code.
Maintain competence and
ensure clinical practice is evidence-based.
Participate in annual appraisal where
the job description will be reviewed and objectives set in personal
development plan.
Maintain professional portfolio for NMC
revalidation purposes.
Education
& Training:
Maintain own professional
expertise by attending meetings, study days and in-service training and learn
new specialist skills required for service development.
Participate in reflective practice
& clinical supervision.
Assess, teach, support, and
supervise colleagues and all learners.
Ensure personal mandatory training is
up-to-date.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Completion of NMC approved Degree programme
- Placement experience in a variety of settings
Desirable
- Life experience in wide range of settings
Skills
Essential
- Communication & interpersonal skills
- Ability to use initiative, problem-solve and work autonomously
- Good time management
- Leadership Skills
- Ability to assess holistically using evidence-based practice
- Medication Administration
- Supervision of Junior Staff
- Responsible and self-motivated
- Flexible to the needs of the service
- To understand and demonstrate
- Person-centred care.
- Able to work alongside other LiveWell Southwest services, Voluntary and Statutory Agencies to deliver a holistic package of care.
- Ability to travel across Plymouth/other areas
Desirable
- Ability to support learning
- Ability to undertake breakaway/physical intervention
- Advanced knowledge and competence with specialised skills required in everyday nursing
- Delegation & negotiation skills
- Effective communication and interactive skills including verbal, written and IT
- Core understanding and knowledge/awareness in specialist skills required in Nursing
- Adaptability within changing healthcare environments
- Ability to drive (Community staff)
Knowledge
Essential
- Policies and procedures
- Relevant nursing care
- Current knowledge of developments in nursing and healthcare in general
- Record keeping & confidentiality
Desirable
- IT skills
- MDT working
- Audit
- NICE guidance relevant to field of practice
- Networking with other agencies
- Ethical issues in relation to care
- Other relevant courses/
- knowledge base relevant to the post
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Degree; Mental Health, child or Learning Disability
- NMC registration anticipated 2024
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Completion of NMC approved Degree programme
- Placement experience in a variety of settings
Desirable
- Life experience in wide range of settings
Skills
Essential
- Communication & interpersonal skills
- Ability to use initiative, problem-solve and work autonomously
- Good time management
- Leadership Skills
- Ability to assess holistically using evidence-based practice
- Medication Administration
- Supervision of Junior Staff
- Responsible and self-motivated
- Flexible to the needs of the service
- To understand and demonstrate
- Person-centred care.
- Able to work alongside other LiveWell Southwest services, Voluntary and Statutory Agencies to deliver a holistic package of care.
- Ability to travel across Plymouth/other areas
Desirable
- Ability to support learning
- Ability to undertake breakaway/physical intervention
- Advanced knowledge and competence with specialised skills required in everyday nursing
- Delegation & negotiation skills
- Effective communication and interactive skills including verbal, written and IT
- Core understanding and knowledge/awareness in specialist skills required in Nursing
- Adaptability within changing healthcare environments
- Ability to drive (Community staff)
Knowledge
Essential
- Policies and procedures
- Relevant nursing care
- Current knowledge of developments in nursing and healthcare in general
- Record keeping & confidentiality
Desirable
- IT skills
- MDT working
- Audit
- NICE guidance relevant to field of practice
- Networking with other agencies
- Ethical issues in relation to care
- Other relevant courses/
- knowledge base relevant to the post
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Degree; Mental Health, child or Learning Disability
- NMC registration anticipated 2024
Additional information
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).
