Registered Nurse Foxview - Full, Part-time & Casual Hours

St Annes Community Services; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service charity in Dewsbury is seeking a Nurse to support clients with learning disabilities and mental health needs. This role involves managing care, staff supervision, and ensuring compliance with service standards. Ideal candidates will have an active nursing pin and experience in crisis intervention. Opportunities for training and career development are available, along with benefits such as flexible working and a pension scheme.

Benefits

20 to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme

Continuous training opportunities

Cycle To Work scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Group Personal Pension Scheme

Discounted income protection scheme

Free car parking

Free life assurance cover

Qualifications

• Committed to providing the best possible care to clients.
• Experience working with clients with learning disabilities and mental health needs.
• Ability to monitor clinical practice and standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Support the manager in staff management and development.
• Monitor clinical practice and implement care guidelines.
• Work with clients in discharge planning and ongoing support.

Skills

Hands-on nursing skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage and support staff

Risk assessment

Crisis intervention

Education

Active nursing pin (RGN, RMN, RNLD)

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an innovative hands-on nurse (RGN RMN or RNLD) with an active pin to join our team at St Anne's. This is an exciting time as we roll out online platforms to enhance the experience of clients and staff. Our support team are committed to providing the best possible care to clients while promoting independence. Working alongside the existing nursing team, they help facilitate clients living their best life. This is a "Life Without Limits" approach that is the St Anne's way.

Responsibilities

1. Supporting the manager in ensuring that all staff within the service are recruited, developed, supported and managed in a professional manner.
2. With the manager, addressing the training and development needs of staff and ensuring they are reviewed against St. Anne's service objectives.
3. With the manager, addressing personal development and training needs through PREP and a professional portfolio based on service objectives.
4. Supporting the manager in maintaining the quality of the service within the defined area.
5. Supporting the manager in ensuring staff comply with St. Anne's values, policies and procedures and that legal/contractual obligations are met.
6. Supporting the manager in ensuring the service has access to and uses current thinking and practice in service delivery.
7. Contributing to the future development of St. Anne's by highlighting opportunities within corporate aims, including contributions to policy, procedures and service development.
8. Monitoring clinical practice and standards of care, implementing policies/practice guidelines and relevant legislation, and taking corrective action when required.
9. Working with the Project Manager and others to manage risk assessment, prioritisation and planning of admissions and discharges from the service.
10. Supporting the manager in establishing and maintaining effective links within the team and with other organisations and agencies where applicable.
11. Deputising for the manager in their absence.
12. Carrying out specific roles and duties within the home as agreed with the manager.
13. Communicating effectively within the workplace, team, and organisation.
14. Ensuring resources are used appropriately and steps are taken to avoid fuel/energy waste.
15. Maximising opportunities for client participation.
16. Assessing student nurses where appropriate and supporting support assistants with learning and development needs as required by the service.
17. Working independently to assess and plan to meet the physical, psychological and social needs of clients presenting in crisis, during detoxification and rehabilitation.
18. Planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care in consultation with clients, utilising a primary nursing system and liaising with other involved disciplines.
19. Ensuring care provision complies with applicable legislation and service requirements.
20. Working with clients in discharge planning, exploring ongoing support and treatment options and liaising with other agencies as appropriate.
21. Initiating and maintaining continuous therapeutic relationships with clients through relevant nursing practices and monitoring interventions.
22. Working flexibly to meet changing service needs, including out-of-hours/unsocial shift patterns.

About St Anne's

St Anne's Community Services is a charity formed in January 1971 providing shelter to the homeless. It has evolved to provide a variety of diverse services focused on clients at the heart of everything we do.

Location and Client Focus

We are looking for a Nurse to join the team at our service in Dewsbury, supporting up to 20 clients with learning disabilities, challenging behaviours and mental health needs. Our clients enjoy activities such as watching movies, listening to music and pamper sessions.

Benefits

• Rising 20 to 25 days plus statutory bank holidays
• 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Continuous opportunities for ongoing training and career development
• Cycle To Work scheme
• Refer A Friend recruitment initiative
• Flexible working opportunities (where applicable) upon successful completion of probation period
• Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Discounted income protection scheme
• Free car parking at most services
• Free life assurance cover