Staff Nurse

Islettechnologies; Torquay; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health care provider is looking for a dedicated Band 5 Mental Health Nurse to join their supportive team on Salus Ward. This role offers an exciting opportunity for both newly qualified and experienced nurses to enhance their skills in a dynamic environment. You will play a crucial role in assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and providing therapeutic support. The organization values professional development and offers a robust preceptorship program, ensuring you have the resources to grow in your career. Join a team committed to promoting mental health and well-being in the community.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Preceptorship program for new nurses

Qualifications

• Experience in adult mental health nursing is essential.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement individual care plans for patients.
• Provide leadership and support to the nursing team.
• Manage the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Clinical Assessment

Patient Care

Education

Registered Mental Nurse (RMN)

Tools

RiO (electronic clinical records)

Job description

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Job Summary

We are seeking a Band 5 Mental Health Nurse to join us on Salus ward.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Band 5 Mental Health Nurse to join us on Salus ward.

This is an exciting opportunity for both newly qualified nurses, who would be supported through through our preceptorship programme, and those nurses that have been qualified for a period of time but would like to expand their experience.

Salus Ward is a 16 bedded acute ward providing care for adults with mental health needs.

You will quickly become part of a friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team where you will be using your skills and experience to support those in our care on the road to recover.

We encourage you to learn, develop and grow. For newly qualified staff we have a well-established preceptorship programme which links into our wider multidisciplinary CPD programme. Those looking to gain further experience will be supported in maintaining professional links, through involvement in regular profession-specific CPD opportunities.

In order to support you we offer a robust supervision framework and have clear clinical and leadership development programmes.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will have excellent communication skills, commitment to working flexibly, be patient centric and demonstrate a commitment to further development with the support of the team and Trust.

• To assess care needs, develop, implement and evaluate individual care plans.
• To provide named nurse role to people who use our service.
• To promote and improve quality of service provided.
• To manage the unit in the absence of Ward Manager / Team Leader
• To participate in the internal rotation system including weekend working
• To be a proactive, skilled member of the ward Multi-Disciplinary team
• To have knowledge and experience of providing individual and group clinical/therapy work.
• To demonstrate effective leadership and assist with providing advice and guidance to non qualified staff and students.
• To be responsible for the provision and maintenance of effective therapeutic relationships, which at all times acknowledges the rights, personal dignity and encourages opportunity for growth and development of the person using this service.
  
  

About Us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Date posted

22 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-25-0321

Job locations

Salus Ward

Lawes Bridge, Newton Road

Torquay

Torbay

TQ2 7AA

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

• To assess care needs, develop, implement and evaluate individual care plans.
• To provide named nurse role to people who use our service.
• To promote and improve quality of service provided.
• To manage the unit in the absence of Ward Manager / Team Leader
• To participate in the internal rotation system including weekend working
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

• To be a proactive, skilled member of the ward Multi-Disciplinary team
• To have knowledge and experience of providing individual and group clinical/therapy work.
• To demonstrate effective leadership and assist with providing advice and guidance to non qualified staff and students.
• To be responsible for the provision and maintenance of effective therapeutic relationships, which at all times acknowledges the rights, personal dignity and encourages opportunity for growth and development of the person using this service.
• To provide cross cover to other mental health units located on the same site when there is a clinical need.
• To work in line with agreed safeguarding protocols at all times
• Actively engage in required training
• To demonstrate a working knowledge of the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 (including 2007 updates), Mental Capacity Act 2005 (to include Deprivation of Liberty safeguards), Care Programme Approach, and National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990.
• To work to the NICE and NMC Guidelines and Standards.
• To be aware of and work in line with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.
  
  

Communication & Working Relationships

• To have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• To be proficient in the use of electronic systems
• To maintain professional working relationships with other members of the Multi-disciplinary Team.
• To be able to liaise with carers, families and user groups and representatives.
• To liaise with a range of professionals and agencies allied to the holistic care of the person using this service user e.g. G.P, Social Worker, Housing etc.
  
  

Planning & Organisation

• To act as shift co-ordinator
• Act up (take responsibility for the ward) in the absence of Manager as required
• Supervise others in line with Trust policy
  
  

Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment & Therapy

• To act as named nurse for a cohort of patients.
• To assess complex health and well being needs, develop, monitor and review care plans to
• meet individual needs. To update all records on RiO (electronic clinical records)
• To provide robust risk assessments and ensure they are updated regularly on RiO (electronic
• clinical records)
• To maintain professionalism at all times/whilst being non-judgemental.
• To ensure safe practice working to NMC, Government and Trust policies /procedures
• Maintain accurate documentation using the correct recording systems (mostly electronic)
  
  

Policy, Service, Research & Development Responsibility

• To be aware of national and professional developments.
• To participate in ongoing training and education progress.
• To demonstrate evidence based practice and participate in research/audit/pilot projects.
• To be aware of current initiatives in inpatient care.
• To promote service changes with positive professional attitude and fully engage in service changes.
  
  

Responsibility For Finance, Equipment & Other Resources

• To ensure Trust policies and procedures are followed in relation to the handling of monies, property etc. belonging to people using the service
• To demonstrate effective risk management skills
• Use Trust resources in a sustainable, cost effective and appropriate way
  
  

Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership & Management

• To demonstrate and develop effective leadership/management skills.
• To provide Supervision and Appraisals to appropriate/allocated staff. To participated in the role of Mentor to students.
• To participate in the role of Preceptor to newly qualified staff (where appropriate)
• To participate in audits.
• There is a requirement to support learners on a regular basis which includes the achievement and updating of profession specific training to the required standard to fulfil this role
  
  

Information Resources & Administrative Duties

• To ensure accurate documentation.
• To have working knowledge of RIO System and associated systems.
• To engage and participate in the use of Electronic recording systems and training when required.
• To participate in formulating and providing reports for other professionals such as panel for continuing care etc
  
  

Any Other Specific Tasks Required

• To demonstrate a working knowledge of NMC codes of conduct and comply with them.
• To demonstrate a working knowledge of government health and social care policy
• Have a working knowledge of PREP requirements and maintain personal, professional development.
• Report any observed incident of unprofessional behaviour, accident/incident, untoward occurrence, and faulty equipment immediately to Ward Manager/Team Leader.
• To take an active role in own supervision and continuous professional development
  
  

Job description

Job responsibilities

Any Other Specific Tasks Required

• To demonstrate a working knowledge of NMC codes of conduct and comply with them.
• To demonstrate a working knowledge of government health and social care policy
• Have a working knowledge of PREP requirements and maintain personal, professional development.
• Report any observed incident of unprofessional behaviour, accident/incident, untoward occurrence, and faulty equipment immediately to Ward Manager/Team Leader.
• To take an active role in own supervision and continuous professional development
  
  

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of Adult and / or Older Persons mental health nursing and the nursing process
  
  

Essential

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users, carers and other professional bodies.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Ability to engage in and lead (when required) MDT meetings
• Ability to assess situations, make decisions, co-ordinate and organise appropriate responses.
• Have an awareness and ability to maintain personal boundaries.
• Able to risk assess
• To be able to plan and implement all aspects of nursing skills.
• To demonstrate effective leadership skills, promote effective role model across the ward environment.
• To work to the Trust Data Protection and Confidentiality guidance/policy
• Be able to work as part of a team and work as an effective role model.
• Promote effective service delivery and future changes in a positive way Willingness to develop self
  
  

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN/ Registered Nurse (Mental Health) with current registration. (A willingness to complete Trust Mandatory Courses (will be required to complete and undertake relevant Physical Interventions training with adjustments considered if required))
  
  

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of ordering, storing and administering required medications
• Knowledge of possible side effects of medication
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1987 (including updates)
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act & Deprivation of Liberty safeguards
  
  

Desirable

• Multi-Disciplinary Working Understanding of Recovery principles in Mental Health Knowledge and understanding of both adult and children's safeguarding guidance
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Knowledge of ordering, storing and administering required medications
• Knowledge of possible side effects of medication
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1987 (including updates)
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act & Deprivation of Liberty safeguards
  
  

Desirable

• Multi-Disciplinary Working Understanding of Recovery principles in Mental Health Knowledge and understanding of both adult and children's safeguarding guidance
  
  

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Salus Ward

Lawes Bridge, Newton Road

Torquay

Torbay

TQ2 7AA

Employer's website

https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Salus Ward

Lawes Bridge, Newton Road

Torquay

Torbay

TQ2 7AA

Employer's website

https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals

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