Staff Nurse - Hazel Ward

Hazel Ward PICU is a dedicated Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit consisting of 10 intensive care beds for male service users of working age across the Hampshire area. We are a multi award-winning team dedicated to caring for service users that are experiencing an acute mental illness & presenting with high risk behaviours in the least restrictive way possible. We are proud winners of the Reducing Restrictive Practice, Quality Improvement Star Award in 2020, the 'Peoples choice' award for Patient Safety in 2022 & 2023 & the Respect & Inclusion Star Award 2023. We aim to provide forward thinking services to people with a wide range of mental health needs, all of whom are detained under the MHA. Our emphasis is on providing the service user with safe, person-centred care & treatment to manage their complex & longer-term needs within a safe & secure environment. This is an opportunity to be part of a supportive & friendly team where you will use your skills to work directly with service users by creating collaborative care plans & delivering these, contribute to Quality Improvement & service development, advocating for service users, engaging with their carers, & be an influential member of the ward team dedicated to multidisciplinary team working. In joining the Hazel Ward PICU Team you can expect ongoing support from a dedicated supervisor who will provide clinical support & facilitate your ongoing development & a wider commitment to ensuring that you can be the best Staff Nurse possible.Main duties of the job The post holder will be required to:

• Partake in clinical and management supervision and attend all developmental training sessions.
• Take charge of a ward from time to time as allocated.
• Adhere to those stipulations as defined in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.
• Exercise leadership within the service by ensuring sound organisation, good communication and relationships within the nursing team under the guidance and supervision of the Ward Manager and Nurse Team Leader.
• Inform the Ward Manager and/or Nurse Team Leaders of any specific clinical activity as appropriate.
• Inform the Ward Manager and/or Nurse Team Leaders of any professional issues as necessary.
• Report to, or assist/advise the Ward Manager and/or Nurse Team Leaders of any matters of complaint
  
  Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.
With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours. We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to combine all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services, with the plan to create a new larger, more integrated and accessible organisation. The transformation will happen in stages; Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning across in May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent NHS Trust services is expected in late 2024, when our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, will be formed. Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.