Mental Health Nurse - Regency Ward (Male acute)

You will be working alongside an established and experienced multi-disciplinary team (MDT). This consists of nurses, healthcare assistants, nursing associates, doctors, the occupational therapy team, a psychologist, the pharmacy team, a support, time and recovery (STR) worker and a peer support worker.

As a Staff Nurse you will have the opportunities to deliver patient-centred care supporting patients in their recovery. You will work as part of the MDT undertaking assessments of patients with complex mental health needs developing care and recovery plans in collaboration with the patients and their families/carers.

In conjunction with the team, you will assess and manage risks and will work closely with other teams and professionals to ensure the effective discharge of patients.

On Regency Ward we have a very supportive team, who are passionate about patient care. We are passionate about ward improvements and would like you to be involved in this., To deliver a high standard of evidence based inpatient nursing care in the designated care group in partnership with the team, the service users and where appropriate their family

• To act as a primary nurse in the assessment of needs and organising of care. To co-ordinate shifts and provide supervision for support workers and students. To work within a team of nurses and other professionals who are committed to the delivery of a quality service. To adopt a flexible approach to hours of duty, in order to meet the needs of the service over a 24-hour period. To take charge of a designated clinical area and deputise as appropriate. To represent the Ward Manager and/or care team, at appropriate forums and disseminate information as required. To represent the clinical team perspective at multidisciplinary meetings and clinical reviews of patient care. To be an active participant in the multi-disciplinary team, formulating care plans and utilising appropriate assessments.


If you are a qualified or newly qualified nurse, with drive and passion and a desire for self-development, then you are a perfect person to join our team. We have an outstanding preceptorship programme for newly qualified staff and also ensure all staff are provided with a robust supervision plan and also a thorough induction. There are many opportunities for further development within the team and we welcome new ideas, no matter what your role or band is. You will always be listened to.,
• Registered Nurse with current registration (mentalhealth / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role.
  
  Child and Adult safe guarding procedures.


• Knowledge of MHA (1983/2007).


• Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005)


• Demonstrate ability to enhance care through evidence based knowledge.


• Demonstrate professional development relevant to the care group


• Demonstrates ability to assess and manage clinical risk, Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role, Knowledge of MHA (1983/2007)


• Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005), to include practical knowledge of FACE documentation, DOLS and Best Interest decisions


• Child and Adult safe guarding procedures.


• Change management, organising and prioritising workloads


• Demonstrate ability to enhance care through evidence based knowledge


• Demonstrate professional development relevant to the care group


• Demonstrates ability to assess and manage clinical risk, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  
  Our organisation is expanding and we're looking for people with the right values, skills and/or potential to join us. We need people with energy, expertise, enthusiasm to help us provide the very best possible specialist NHS mental health and learning disability care. This involves helping us achieve our strategy to improve the quality of life for the communities we serve through People, Prevention and Partnerships.


So what can we offer you in return?

We're an organisation which puts people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We'll help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development. And we'll provide the opportunity for you to bring your fresh ideas to work about how we can do things differently and continue improving.

You will also be joining a health and care system committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership you'll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities.

As a Trust we are committed in making a difference. Your development is important to us, so don't forget to ask us during interview what opportunities we can offer. We can offer fully funded lifelong learning opportunities such as an apprenticeship from GCSE to Masters level.

If you like the sound of that, then come and join our team., Sussex Partnership NHS FT is committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our communities. Our workforce is currently under-represented from Black and Minority, Ethnic and disabled communities and we would welcome applications from these communities.

We regret that we are unable to advise candidates if they have not been shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

In the event of an excessive number of applicants the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than indicated.

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust takes its responsibilities for the safeguarding and protection of children and young people and vulnerable adults very seriously and expects this of all its employees and bank workers. The Trust works with adult and children's social care to ensure that the integrated service has systems in place to equip staff and bank workers with the knowledge and skills to recognize abuse, and take action to safeguard and protect vulnerable adults and children and young people. It is expected that all staff and bank workers familiarise themselves with the appropriate structures and policies and with the Sussex child protection and safeguarding procedures and the Sussex multi-agency policy and procedures for safeguarding vulnerable adults and undertake the relevant essential training and further training appropriate to their role.

Successful candidates are normally offered salaries at the bottom of the relevant salary range. However, where previous or equivalent NHS experience in a similar role can be demonstrated and evidenced, this may be taken into consideration when setting the starting salary.

We primarily work with individuals who are aged 18-65 and we are located within Mill View Hospital in Hove.

Our shared values within the team at Mill View are important to us and we work collaboratively as a hospital to ensure the most positive patient outcomes.

We value diversity and opportunity for everyone that works here and we are incredibly proud of the team here at Mill View Hospital.

This post offers the Trust's £4,000 Incentive for band 5-7 Nurses & Practitioners, as well as a relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000 (subject to terms and conditions)., At Mill View we have recently moved to working 2 shift patterns. This consists of:
- Long day - 07:00-19:30
- Night shift - 19:00-07:30

Flexible working is important to us at Mill View Hospital and we would consider any flexible working requests you may have which will help you have a healthy work-life balance