Trained Nurse

Integrated Care System; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Plymouth is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join their team specializing in dementia care. This role involves assessing and implementing care plans for patients, working within a multidisciplinary team, and providing leadership and training to junior staff. Ideal candidates will have a passion for dementia care and a strong foundation in mental and physical health nursing. Opportunities for professional development and participation in shaping future care are offered.

Benefits

Training pathways

Leadership programs

Funding for qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in a variety of settings (including during a pre-registration programme).
• Medication Administration.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and deliver care to patients in an acute phase.
• Organise care provision as named professional within a care team.
• Participate in training programmes for both trained and untrained staff.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Teamwork Skills

Ability to undertake breakaway / physical intervention

Education

RMN/ RGN

Current registration with NMC

Job description

We are seeking B5Registered Nurses to join our team.

Edgcumbe Ward is aspecialist dementia 11 bedded assessment unit based at Mount Gould Hospital inPlymouth. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered MentalHealth or General Nurse to join our team.

We are looking forapplicants who have an interest in the care of people with Dementia and want to develop their clinical and assessment skills in bothmental and physical health.

The post holderwill work a range of shifts including long days, early, late and night shifts over a 7 day period.

We welcomeapplications from people who may already have experience or who may be recentlyqualified.

This rewarding rolewill provide the successful post holder the opportunity to be involved in shapingthe future of dementia care within the Plymouth area.

This rolemay not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, pleaserefer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards toeligibility.

Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

Main duties of the job

Edgcumbe ward is an 11 bedded dementiaassessment unit based in Plymouth providing 24-hour care for people whose needsrequire specialist assessment.

The post holder is responsible for theassessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation ofprogrammes of care. Edgcumbe works within an MDT model with nursing staff / OTs / Physiosand Medics.

The post holders will have a passionfor the care of people with dementia. Previous experience of working withdementia is preferable however, this post is also suitable for people who are recentlyqualified.

Following a period of induction post holderswill be designated as in charge of some shifts as well as completing medicationand ward rounds.

Following a period of development, thepost holder will have the opportunity to share their knowledge through providingsupervision to junior staff. Opportunities will be provided for the post holderto take a lead role in an area they are interested in, as well as furthertraining to develop the skills they have already acquired.

Thepost holder will be involved in all aspects of care including meeting patients holisticcare needs, personal care, meeting physical health needs and where needed supportingEnd of Life care.

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Job responsibilities

Key Tasks andResponsibilities of the Post

Utiliseprofessional skills to assess, plan and implement and deliver care topatients who are in an acute phase of their illness.

Organisethe provision of care and act as named professional within a care team for aspecified group of patients.

Tofunction as a member of a multidisciplinary team taking appropriateresponsibility for the implementation of the decisions made by the team.

Ensureplanned nursing care is implemented and evaluated.

Participatein training programmes for both trained and untrained staff.

Inconjunction with the university and senior staff nurses ensure trainingprogrammes/objectives for student nurses are implemented.

Tobe responsible for implementing drug administration procedures according topolicy.

Maintainstandards of care to highest level within available resources.

Toactively participate in line management and appraisals with senior and juniormembers of staff.

Toliaise effectively with other wards and services. To develop and maintain relationships withproviders statutory and non-statutory

Tomaintain confidentiality in respect of the patient/client at all times.

Communicateclearly with patients, their families and all other mental health professionalgroups about their health problems and care plan.

Playan active role in CPA multi disciplinary reviews and ward rounds, reportingon the assessment of the patients progress and participating further in MDTCare Planning.

Ensurethat patients are encouraged to play a part in the Care Plan they receive topromote person centred planning.

Attendand participate in meetings ie. Case Conference, Mental Health reviewtribunals and Best Interests meetings.

Toactively participate and provide clinical supervision

Tohave a working knowledge of Livewell Southwests Policies and Guidance.

Toundertake Physical Intervention training as provided by the Trust.

Toensure compliance with the Trusts clinical record keeping policy

Tohave a competent and robust knowledge of legislation including Mental HealthAct, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty safeguards.

Tosupport the Induction and Preceptorship program.

Toensure mandatory training is up to date and be able to undertake in their ownworkplace.

Tobe able to assess and manage risk for their personal safety and the safety oftheir colleagues within the relevant policies

Towork in accordance with the NMC guidelines around CPD.

Toat all times work within the NMC Code of Conduct

Thepost holder is required to comply with all infection control, policies andguidance, attend relevant updates and report issues of concern to theirimmediate line manager (if no action or explanation received, then it is theindividuals responsibility to escalate to Director of Operations / ChiefExecutive office).

Person Specification

Qualifications

• RMN/ RGN
• Current registration with NMC

Knowledge

• Mental Health Act /Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberty
• Dementia and cognitive impairment
• Assessment of risk
• Policies and procedures
• Mental Health and physical health care
• Networking with other agencies
• Ethical issues in relation to Mental Health
• Audit

Experience

• Experience in a variety of settings (including during a pre-registration programme)
• Medication Administration

Skills

• Assessment Skills
• Communications Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Teamwork Skills
• Ability to undertake breakaway / physical intervention