Mental Health Nurse
3 months ago
Job summary
Dorset All Age Eating Disorders Service (DAEDS)
We are looking to recruit a band 5 RMHN to DAEDS - Inpatient setting. This is a full time position on a12 month fixed term or secondment basis.
This is an exciting time to join DAEDS having a national reputation for being at the forefront of service development in eating disorders. This unique service provides treatment and care for individuals of all ages with an eating disorder and their families.
You will be expected to work with the Ward Manager and the rest of the team to ensure safe clinical practice, delivering the best possible evidence based treatment to the patients and their families who use our service. You will be an RMHN (current NMC registration) and preferably have some experience of working within the eating disorders field. You will work predominantly on the inpatient unit and in day programme as required. You must be a good team worker and also be able to effectively manage and lead as the nurse in charge of the shift. You will have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and be resilient in what is a demanding role. You will strive to make a positive difference at work every day.
A rotational shift pattern is in place within the service including days and nights and weekends. The inpatient unit is open 24/7.
We will support and facilitate development via clinical and management supervision. Preceptorship will be offered for those newly qualified.
Main duties of the job
Contribute to the holistic care of patients, assisting their recovery and maintaining clear, accurate written records.
Actively participate in the multi-disciplinary assessment, treatment and evaluation of the care of patients with an eating disorder without direct supervision.
To implement the discharge process to ensure successful outcomes.
Take charge of the inpatient unit regularly and day programme when required in the absence of the Ward Manager and Deputy Ward Manager.
Lead by example, promoting and maintaining professional standards as an individual and as part of the wider team.
Ensuring receipt of clinical and managerial supervision in line with trust policy To be a clinical supervisor to band 3's and 4's within the team.
To arrange the safe keeping of property and valuables.
To help in the inductions of staff and students. To undergo mentor/preceptor/NVQ assessors training.
To take responsibility for own professional development, To work within the Clinical Governance framework using outcome measures and clinical audit routinely as a means of evaluating and improving practice.
To be aware of financial constraints in both pay and non-pay areas and co-operate with managers to working within set budgets.
To contribute to health, safety, and security of individuals and their environment and evaluate the risk of harm, abuse and failure to protect.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training
Essential
RMHN
Job Specific Experience
Essential
Experience of assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of treatment Supervised experience gained during clinical placements
Desirable
Ability to mentor students Ability to take charge of a word/case load regularly Knowledge and experience of Eating Disorders
Information Technology
Essential
Able to use IT to support communication and teaching through the use of presentation software
Additional requirements
Essential
Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively-
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