Casual Registered Mental Health Nurse
| Posting date: | 08 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £15.87 to £19.41 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £15.87 - £19.41 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 May 2024 |
| Location: | Ellesmere, CH66 1LL |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | L0082-24-0032 |
Summary
In line with Alternative Futures Group mission, vision and values the job holder will provide effective operational/clinical leadership and management to achieve the delivery of operational business objectives and plans. Demonstrating through evidence that the services we provide create a world where the people we support control their own lives. Dimensions: Professional working relationships with: Advanced Practitioners Multi-disciplinary team Head of Quality & Compliance Quality Improvement Manager Investigations & Compliance Manager Practice supervision of frontline staff working to deliver the clinical programme in line with the supervision framework and organisational standards. Key Results Areas Growth Support the Registered Manager on local projects, innovations and modernisation within the services Financial To ensure all service delivery is provided using economical consideration. To demonstrate value for money and to make recommendations for expenditure. Quality To ensure service delivery complies with relevant legislative requirements and to adhere to systems in place that ensure qualitative outcomes for service users. To ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory service delivery requirements and to operate services in accordance with relevant legislation. To adhere to systems in place to meet all information requirements and to comply within the AFG Performance Management Framework. Respond to analysed data from the Performance Management Framework identifying potential risks and take appropriate action to ensure compliance. To ensure services are delivered in line with Corporate Governance and meet the qualitative requirements. To manage the performance of individuals through supervision, appraisal, disciplinary and grievance procedures. People To work effectively with the Registered Manager to deliver a culture that is based on the principles of PSI/PCP To provide effective leadership and clear direction to Support staff, including Ancillary staff. To act as the Named Nurse for a designated number of service users. To compile reports and presentations as required. To promote and encourage the application of Best Practice in service area. To support staff and service delivery by leading, motivating and challenging inappropriate practice. To ensure at all times that service delivery remains fit for purpose. To ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation and to operate services that promotes the safeguarding of adults and children where relevant. To uphold and promote equality and diversity in employment processes. Responsibilities common to all AFG Nurses To take responsibility for operational service delivery in the absence of the Manager and Deputy. Establish, maintain and develop professional working relationships with colleagues. To contribute generally to the development of quality services. To uphold the values, mission and vision of AFG at all times. To adhere to AFG policies and procedures and to operate within the law at all times. To demonstrate continuous professional development, encouraging others to do the same and to operate within the AFG performance management framework. To comply with Equality and Diversity policy To comply with the Code of Conduct. To represent the organisation in a professional capacity whilst working alongside other Primary and Secondary Care professionals To ensure effective and safe medication management. To support and undertake clinical risk assessment and to manage within agreed guidelines /protocols. To ensure that your own clinical professional practice is kept up to date. To respond appropriately to complaints and compliments in line with AFG policy. To work flexibly in accordance with organisational need. To travel within the operational business area of AFG Attendance at mandatory and developmental training. To disseminate corporate messages, feeding back issues and recognising staff achievement. To work in accordance with AFG competency framework demonstrating competence in the following areas: Communication Customer Focus Empowerment Initiative Leadership Continuous Improvement Infection Control All employees are required to be familiar with and comply with infection prevention and control policies relevant to their area of work. Health & Safety You have a legal responsibility not to endanger yourself, your fellow employees and others by your individual acts or omissions. The post holder is required to comply with the requirements of any policy or procedure issued in respect of minimising the risk of injury or disease. All accidents must be reported to your Line Manager and in line with the general philosophy of the organisation. As such, all staff are required to work in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act. Confidentiality As a member of staff for Alternative Futures Group you are expected to uphold the principles of confidentiality and protect all information from inappropriate disclosure. This is particularly important where the information is of a personal or sensitive nature. Alternative Futures Group has developed procedural guidance to support staff in understanding their responsibilities regarding confidentiality and disclosure which must be adhered to at all times. Please Note: All employees should be aware that due to the nature of work Alternative Futures Group undertakes there are elements of risk relating to behaviours that may be described as challenging and moving and handling. Appropriate training will be offered and staff will be required to participate. There may be a risk due to passive smoking.