Registered Mental Health Nurse 37.5 hours per week

Job summary

As a leading Learning Disability and Mental Health Charity, we provide healthcare and support for people with serious mental illness along a recovery pathway influenced by a psychosocial intervention framework.

We ensure the people we support can move along a pathway towards independence at their own pace and build their coping and lifestyle skills gradually within a therapeutic environment.

We value our people and truly believe in making a difference through the service we provide.

As well as working within a great team and a great culture, you can expect to earn a competitive salary ranging from £ - £ per hour dependent upon experience as well as an annual holiday allowance of 33 days inclusive of bank holidays.

Salary based on post qualification experience, pro rata depending on actual working hours

We are committed to providing ongoing training and development opportunities for our staff and support newly qualified nurses through preceptorship. We also provide support with revalidation with the NMC, and ongoing professional development and career progression.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities include: -

To take charge of the service in the absence of the Clinical Lead and Senior Nurse Practitioner to ensure its smooth running and that standards of care are maintained

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes with service users, and to ensure that support is provided in accordance with individual plans for the people we support

To establish and maintain good relationships between the people we support, relatives and staff

To ensure the delivery of an individualised treatment plan for the people we support

To deliver on medication management as per the company Policies and Procedures for Medicine Management, NMC and The Care Quality Commission

An interest in mental health rehabilitation and promoting independence would help, however, skills can be transferred across from other professional training.

You may be involved in clinical reviews with our Responsible Clinician and liaise with GPs, MDTS and families. A full Supervision/Appraisal approach will be available. Daily support and guidance is available from peers and supervisors.

About us

Weaver Lodge is an independent hospital based in the heart of Winsford in Cheshire. Weaver Lodge is a 20 bed unit that works within a rehabilitation model.

The unit looks to offer a pathway for people living with mental health issues. The unit supports individuals to look at areas which have previously brought them into contact with inpatient services and improve independence and quality of life.

We are a mixed-gender unit and we support people on their rehabilitation journey from hospital or living in a secure setting to community-based living.

We employ a range of roles including Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Support Workers with knowledge and skills to ensure service users receive person-centred rehabilitation programmes to achieve their goals.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Essential criteria Essential criteria Registered Nurse on part 3/part 13 of NMC Register. Registered Nurse on part 5/part 14 of NMC Register

Desirable

Desirable criteria Working knowledge of current practice in relation to people with enduring mental health problems or learning disabilities. Knowledge of other relevant legislation Care Standards Act 2000, 1990 Community Care Act. Knowledge and ability to participate in clinical supervision. Evidence of personal development

Experience

Essential

Essential criteria Recent experience of working with people with enduring mental health problems or learning disabilities Evidence of maintaining PREP

Desirable

Desirable criteria Experience of supervising staff

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

Essential criteria Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Ability to work as a member of a team. Effective interpersonal skills. Demonstrate a positive attitude towards service users. Demonstrate a working knowledge of MHA (1983) and other relevant documents. Display a commitment to self-development and development of other staff. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships Computer literate

Desirable

Desirable criteria Working knowledge of current practice in relation to people with enduring mental health problems or learning disabilities. Knowledge of other relevant legislation Care Standards Act 2000, 1990 Community Care Act. Knowledge and ability to participate in clinical supervision. Evidence of personal development

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