Job Details
Location: Burston House, Rectory Road, Burston, IP22 5TU
Division: Priory Group Division
Hours: 37.5
Vacancy Type: Permanent - Full Time
Job Advert Role Description
Purpose: The Staff Nurse works as an effective member of the Multi-Disciplinary team. Promotes the best interests of clients and carers, ensuring prescribed nursing care is effectively implemented. Responsible for maintaining a safe care environment, exercising professional accountability and responsibility within the scope of professional practice.
Responsibilities
- Deliver prescribed care to a defined group within an agreed framework.
- Assess, plan, and deliver nursing care with patients and their families, respecting patient choices and acting as the named nurse.
- Observe and engage with patients to assess needs and evaluate progress.
- Monitor and review Nursing Care plans.
- Evaluate and respond to changes in patient condition and needs.
- Handle suggestions and complaints from patients and families proactively and effectively.
- Contribute to team-based patient care alongside all members of the Multi-Disciplinary team.
- Participate in clinical and non-clinical meetings and attend other meetings as required.
- Prioritize nursing duties, delegate appropriately within the shift, and work as nurse in charge when needed, ensuring a safe environment.
- Maintain ongoing professional development in line with preceptorship and revalidation requirements.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with patients, colleagues, and visitors, responding promptly and courteously.
- Promote and maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of patients, relatives, and carers.
- Participate in monthly clinical supervision and reflective practice.
- Work in accordance with safeguarding policies for adults and children.
- Ensure compliance with the Mental Health, Capacity Act, and Deprivation of Liberty Standards.
- Adhere to Medicines Management policies at all times.
- Follow Priory Group policies and protocols and adhere to the NMC Code.
Knowledge and Experience
- Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with 6-12 months post-registration experience, active NMC registration, and completed preceptorship.
- Minimum 6 months post-registration experience in a Mental Health Care Environment, with evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Knowledge of NMC guidelines, requests, and professional practices.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Positive attitude and commitment to change, improvement, and quality.
- Ability to develop flexible and innovative approaches to practice.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.