Mental Health Staff Nurse

Ambleside welcomes colleagues who are encouraging, proactive, inclusive and caring environment. We have a desire to perform at a high level, ensuring both our patients and colleagues are supported and respected when with us here. We are currently welcoming band 5 staff nurses to join our teams on our wards. Ambleside is a 21 bedded inpatient unit. We help those who are experiencing an acute episode in their mental health and provide short focused care that is designed to get them back to their home as soon as possible. We are looking for nurses who can work at a fast pace and are able to balance a number of tasks at any one time. Our patient group can be demanding and challenging but also really rewarding. There is a strong senior nurse team, who are there to help and support with every aspect of ward life. Responsibilities To assess patients’ wellbeing and related needs, raising health concerns both physical and psychological to the teams. To plan, deliver and evaluate programs of care, working collaboratively with the patient whenever possible. To monitor the wellbeing of patients and contribute to protecting individuals whose health and wellbeing is at risk in accordance with local policies (e.g. observation policy, risk management policy). To establish and maintain effective communication with the multidisciplinary team, service users and carers, about programs of care and routine and daily activities. To maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with the Data Protection Act and professional code of conduct. To involve service users, carers and relatives wherever feasible throughout episodes of care, offering choices at every opportunity. Ensuring support workers complete the ward tasks and observations in line with expectations and policy. Helping drive development and change to support care of the patients on the ward. You will be expected to take part in MDTs, tribunals and be primary nurse. You will liaise with community partners and peers, social workers, care commissioners and family. To contribute to quality improvement initiatives, e.g. clinical audit, triangle of care. To take an active part in developing knowledge ideas and to support evidence based practice. To regularly take charge of the ward, taking responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of deputy/ward manager. To delegate and supervise the work of junior team members as appropriate to level of ability. To contribute to the development of junior members of staff and students, promoting an environment conducive to learning. To provide the support workers with supervision. To participate in regular management and supervision from ward manager/deputy ward manager. To participate in regular individual performance reviews and development conversations about your goals and career aims. To attend training courses that are mandatory, indicated in personal development plans or required by the needs of the service. To work flexible shifts including nights, weekends and bank holidays in accordance with service needs. About the Trust Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 April 2020, following the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (covering Wolverhampton and Sandwell) and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. The trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability and community healthcare services for the population of the Black Country. We currently employ over 3,000 members of staff and are committed to innovating the care of those within our services, ensuring that we continue to learn and grow. Salary & Working Hours The salary range quoted is as per NHS Agenda for Change pay structures where applicable and is based on the number of years working directly within the NHS at the advertised pay band. Experience gained with other NHS Trusts will apply, but candidates without prior NHS experience would normally be appointed at the lowest point unless they can demonstrate equivalent experience and then be eligible for incremental increases in future years. Medical and Very Senior Manager roles are exempt from Agenda for Change and subject to alternative remuneration structures. Shift pattern: Flexible shifts, including nights, weekends and bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Qualifications Successful applicants for clinical posts up to and including Band 4 are expected to hold the national Care Certificate qualification and will be supported to attain this once in post. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion The Trust is committed to equal opportunities, providing opportunities for flexible working and is a non‑smoking organisation. We are passionate about anti‑racism, disability inclusion, and LGBTQ+ equality, and are committed to diversifying our staff team in all areas and at all levels of seniority to reflect the communities we serve. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from people who belong to a minority or marginalised community, including from Black and Asian background, disabled (including hidden disabilities such as neurodiversity, mental health, etc), or LGBTQ+ people. Disabled applicants may request their application to be considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). Reasonable adjustments can be provided at each stage of the recruitment process. Some posts may be subject to a Standard Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us; it depends on the nature of the position and circumstances of the offences. Application Preferences Please note that Internal at Risk Employees will be given preference for this position. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward for this vacancy at any time should we receive an overwhelming response of applications. We therefore encourage applicants to apply early if you wish to be considered for this post. If you do not hear from the Recruitment team within the advertised closing date please assume that you have been unsuccessful at the shortlisting stage. Please ensure you check your emails on a regular basis for any recruitment updates regarding this vacancy. If you are not successful at the shortlisting stage and would like feedback, please contact the Recruitment Team directly for feedback. #J-18808-Ljbffr