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To work in conjunction with other staff as a member of a team of nurses, ensuring the highest standard of service for patients and families and accept responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. Clinical To provide the highest standard of evidenced based nursing care for both the children and their families in line with local and nationally agreed standards and guidelines. To holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of patients within their sphere of responsibility. Professional To at all times demonstrate a professional approach to work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, (2010). Is required to have a working knowledge of the Childrens National Service Framework (2004) and understand the nursing responsibilities in relation to this publication. Management To promote effective communication, between all members of the multi disciplinary team. To ensure planned care and treatments are carried out effectively by the team members delegated these tasks. Education To take personal responsibility for own development and updating to ensure that they meet the requirements of their individual KSF outline. To attend training in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and have regular updates in line with Trust Policy Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

Take on the role of nurse in charge daily. Ensure the positive behavioural support model is applied in practice and ensure that restrictive practices are challenged, and that low arousal techniques and non-aversive practice are implemented. Ensure patient observations are carried out and recorded in line with Trust policy, contributing to every decision to instigate, discontinue or change the levels of person observations and sharing this information with patients and staff. Act as named nurse to identified patients providing comprehensive person[1]centred treatment packages. Ensure that dignity, choice, respect, independence and the rights of the people with learning disabilities and /or autism are maintained at all times, and to immediately raise any concerns. Ensure the safety of patients at all times whilst at the same time promoting positive risk taking. Ensure patients are central to and involved in all aspects of their care. Develop, monitor and evaluate care packages / risk assessment and make appropriate changes in a timely manner Supervise staff in line with Trust policies and procedures. Ensure continued personal development of self and staff team. Have an awareness of relevant national and local policy and the implications for service delivery. Participate in the monitoring and maintenance of standards in accordance with Trust and Unit policies and procedures, plus the NMC professional standards. Be conversant with legal requirements as laid down by the Mental Health Act /Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards ensuring practice is within a legal framework Inform the Unit manager of professional concerns and promote professional evidenced based practice at all times Recognise own limits seeking appropriate specialist support and supervision. Promote a positive and open culture both within the clinical areas and across the service Maintain the physical, procedural and relational safety of patients, colleagues and self in line with current policy and practice Contribute to maintaining safety and security, observing local policies and procedures in relation to risk. Ensure the safe use and care of security equipment, e.g., Pinpoint Alarms, two[1]way radios, mobile phones etc. Engage appropriately in the clinical supervision processes in accordance with Trust policy. Ensure that the requirements of NMC Revalidation programme is met. To have knowledge or be prepared to learn about the CQC requirements within an inpatient setting. To be a designated named nurse to patients allocated by the Ward Manager or Deputy.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. Be involved in the collection of samples for diagnostic testing, e.g. urine collection and sputum collection. Administer medicines as prescribed with adherence to Guidelines for Medicines Administration (NMC2002) and The Royal Marsden Medicine Management Policy. This will exclude administration by the intravenous route or through subcutaneous syringe driver until you have passed the written drug administration test and have been assessed as competent. To be aware of the emotional demands that come with treating cancer patients and their families. To participate in educational programmes offered to staff. To attend the induction programme, mandatory training and teaching specific to the clinical areas. To participate in an annual collaborative appraisal process to enable achievement of objectives and management of learning needs.

Deliver high quality, compassionate care appropriate to their skills, experience, qualifications and competence, with a focus on promoting health and independence Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual Autonomously carry out clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, or under the direction and supervision of a more senior registered nurse, or other registered care professionals, where competency in that area is still developing Take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

To provide a defined level of assessment and access to interventions for a diverse patient group and their families under the care Programme approach, who present with significant mental health problems/disorders. To provide a realistic timely and occasionally intensive support to patients within an Inpatient setting. To provide education and supervision to junior staff members, peers, and other professionals. Role Context:A registered nurse (Mental Health/Learning Disability) with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). The role requires a clinician with skills to assess patients needs, analyze and develop treatment plans within a multidisciplinary framework.

Clinical Functions: To provide mental health/psychosocial nursing care throughout the 24 hour day through the operation of an internal rotation shift system. This is to include potentially working every other weekend and two weeks of nights in every eight. To participate in a multi-disciplinary/nursing care team that implements and maintains a therapeutic milieu. To provide individual therapeutic counselling sessions for young people who are resident in the unit. To act as a named nurse for young people who are inpatients. To facilitate therapeutic group work within the unit. To be trained in and actively participate in the management of violence and aggression via approved physical intervention techniques. To be responsible under the guidance of the Clinical Team Leader for the provision of nursing care plans in collaboration with young people & parents/carers where appropriate. To present information and material at case conferences and CPA/MDT reviews in a systematic way, and to ensure that care plans are changed to reflect the decisions taken. To work with the families/carers/networks (Triangle of Care) of young people allocated to you. To actively participate in line management supervision and appraisal process in accordance with the Organisational policy To arrange & participate in regular group & individual Clinical supervision. More experienced nurses to deliver line management, appraisals or clinical supervision to junior staff. To maintain & contribute to standards of nursing care, policies & procedures. To support the function of the Childrens and Young Persons Place of Safety (CYP POS) and offer clinical advice where required. To have knowledge of Section 135/136 Administrative Functions: To maintain confidentiality in relation to all material, whether verbal, written or taped. To prepare reports on nursing care on young people to whom they act as the named nurse at their initial & any following reviews. To be aware of the mental health legislation and childrens legislation, as they may affect the young people under your care, e.g. Mental Health Act (1983) and the Children Act (1989). To be aware of child protection policies and to see that they are implemented. To use the electronic record system. To be aware of Health and Safety policies and other Livewell Southwest policies applicable to the Unit. To report any untoward occurrences to the Nurse-in-Charge in a timely way. To be aware of, and assist in, implementing organisational & NMC policies and procedures: Administration & Dispensing of Medicines Confidentiality Data Protection Control of Infection COSHH Waste Disposal Health and Safety at Work Personal and Professional Development To attend line management supervision and clinical supervision To attend mandatory study days and training particular to the role as directed by line manager or clinical team leader. To participate in regular group supervision and staff group. Physical Effort To have the ability to sit with young people and their families for extended periods of time, often within very pressurised circumstances and to sustain frequent, intense concentration. Apply a high level of expertise to create a safe, calm and appropriate environment for young people in a highly emotive situation and be able to respond appropriately to this need. To undertake physical intervention techniques, that requires occasional requirement to exert moderate physical effort for several long periods. Utilise driving skills when transporting young people. Regularly inputting information into patient notes and other records, linked to the young person you will be assigned to work alongside for the day. To eat meals with young people at set times, and support the needs of a young person within the context of the Plym Bridge House eating disorder care pathway. Knowledge of the use of the Plym Bridge Houses SAS alarm system. Mental Effort The workload (clinical and operational) will be highly unpredictable and interruptions often require immediate action from the post holder. Supporting colleagues and families in managing difficult behaviour, verbal and physical aggression, and levels of suicidal risk in young people. Emotional Effort Frequent exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances examples include dealing with patient issues relating to child protection or risk to life. Participation in team processes and with staff issues, e.g. safety, risk management, service continuity. There is a requirement for long periods of intense concentration whilst delivering clinical practice. Working Conditions Facilitate the reasonable needs of the young person, within a managed risk environment. Regular exposure to unpleasant working conditions when dealing with aggrieved staff and patients. Exposure to incidents of self harm and the ability to provided thoughtful support and care of young people. Be able to work a full 24hr pattern of work, hours will include early shifts 07:30-15:30, late shifts 12:30-20:30, twilight duties 15:00-23:00 and waking night shifts 20:00-08:00. The needs of a 24 hour 7 day a week service will therefore incorporate working regular weekends. All duties will include a mandatory 30 minute break or longer if required dependant on the lengthy of the shift.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Job Description & Requirements

• Complies with approved standards of nursing practices.
• Provides nursing services requiring substantial and specialised nursing skills.
• Works closely with patient’s doctor and multidisciplinary team to provide care to the patients.
• Updates on changes in patient’s conditions and needs.
• Ensures care delivery and nursing interventions as outlined in the care plan.
• Evaluates the patient’s response to care interventions and recommends revision of care plan as necessary.
• Works with Allied Health professionals and/or initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Carries out and supervise assessments of new admissions.
• Prepares and administers medications to residents and comply with safe medication practices.
• Responsible for safe keeping of control drugs.
• Participates in training and development of care staff.
• Manages any emergency that arises and ensure prompt actions to mitigate the situation and escalate promptly to supervisor, where necessary.
• Works with staff to maintain a safe and clean environment in the nursing home.
• Participates in quality assurance activities to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care.
• Participates in quality audits that are planned and conducted periodically.
• Contributes to the evaluation of staff performance appraisal with Nurse Manager.
• Deputizes the Nursing Manager in his/her absence.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned by Nursing Manager, Senior Nurse Manager, and Head (Nursing).

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Clinical Acts in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct. Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information. Maintain and deliver compassionate patient focused care in accordance with LTHT guidelines, policies, values and behaviours. Maintain a safe working environment. Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring documentation standards are upheld in accordance with NMC and LTHT guidelines, whether written or computerised. Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of patients. Promote evidence based practice. Participate in the audit and evaluation of clinical practice in the interests of promoting and improving quality care through action on findings. Undertake duties on other wards or departments as and when required by service demands or patient need. Act in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at all times. Is familiar with and adheres to, the LTHT safeguarding policies. Education and Training Contribute to the promotion of a positive clinical learning environment. Keep up to date with developments, advances and research in individualised patient care. Participate in research and or education programmes relating to professional nursing issues and practice. Complete mandatory training annually. Participate in annual appraisal. Participate in preceptorship and mentorship programmes Participate in teaching, supervising and assessing of student nurses and other supervised staff, where allocated. Undertake continuous professional and clinical development, constantly seeking opportunities to enhance skills. Managerial Demonstrate effective use of resources. In the absence of the Sister or Charge Nurse take charge of the ward or department and co-ordinate ward or department activities. Take responsibility for the prime care provider for a group of patients When in charge of the ward takes responsibility for reporting, investigating and responding to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events. As delegated and directed by the Senior Sister or Charge Nurse, participate in, investigating and responding to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events. Raise concerns with regards to risk, danger, malpractice or wrong doing by following the LTHT Whistleblowing policy and supporting processes.

Job Description & Requirements

• Manage and plan the care management of individual patient using the 4-prong Systematic Approach to Nursing Delivery comprising Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation.
• Participate in Physician rounds and carry out treatments/investigations.
• Participate in action plans for the unit to enhance employee engagement and maximise employee performance.
• Maintain current trends in nursing practice and management through formal education and self-development.
• Ensure customer satisfaction, resolve and follow through quality/service class.
• Demonstrate competency in nursing core & special skills.
• Supervise junior nursing personnel in providing quality nursing care.
• Peform duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager.
• Diploma in Nursing/Degree Qualification.
• At least 3 years of Staff Nurse II experience in an acute hospital setting is advantageous.
• Registered with Singapore Nursing Board.
• Excellent interpersonal Skills
• Good customer service skills.
• Good telephone etiquette.

As a Staff Nurse, you will be required to provide nursing leadership and effective delivery of optimal nursing care to all elders in the centre or residence you are assigned to. You will be expected to provide orientation & guidance for junior nursing personnel through continuing education & supervision to achieve quality nursing care.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with ENHS requirements in care and documentation.
• Lead in response, perform first aid and arrange for ambulance when emergency arises.
• Serve as a consultant and provide clinical expertise to junior nurses on professional and nursing issues.
• Assess & monitor health and nutritional status of residents during daily rounds.
• Carry out physical examination and other minor procedures according to competency levels.
• Ensure specimens are collected appropriately and despatched on time.
• Formulate nursing care plans according to residents’ wishes and their best interest.
• Ensure nursing care plans are reviewed every six months or when there are changes in the residents’ condition.
• To initiate interventions and evaluate the management of the residents promptly in order to minimise unnecessary hospital admissions.
• Administer prescribed medications to our residents by adhering to the 10 Rights.
• Observe for adverse side effects and effectiveness of the medicines.
• Evaluate effectiveness of interventions and report to Care Manager if applicable.
• Record informative, accurate and concise statements on the nursing care rendered to residents’ compliance to required standards.
• Guide team in carrying out escalation protocols and documenting of Incident Report in adverse reactions and medication errors.
• Assume responsibilities for the day to day operations of the households in the absence of Care Manager.
• Any other projects that are assigned by the manager.

Job requirements:

• Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Higher Diploma or Graduate Diploma in Nursing or a similar discipline.
• At least 3 years of working experience in the related field is required.
• Valid Singapore Nursing Board License (Staff Nurse).
• Patience and Compassion in serving elderly residents.
• Team player with strong communications, interpersonal and organisational abilities.
• Capable of working independently and under time constraints.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to work for rotating shifts and weekends.

1. To assist in the maintenance of standards for professional practices in order to enhance the quality of care for patients.2. To participate in the effective management of the unit resources.3. To provide and participate in the functions required to fulfil the goals and services by the ward/ department.4. To assist in the setting and monitoring of standards of nursing care within the ward/ department.5. To encourage the participation and involvement of the patient and carer(s) in the assessment, management and evaluation of care.6. To liaise with all relevant disciplines involved with direct care and initiate health promotion and education.7. To work alongside multidisciplinary team in coordinating patient care and rehabilitation. 8. To participate in quality improvements and audits on the ward. Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached. Advertising Date: 26th April 2024 Closing Date: 5th May 2024 Shortlisting Date: 8th May 2024 Proposed Interview date: 15th May 2024 Please be aware this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applicants is reached.

As a valuable member of the SCH family, you are an integral part of the care team providing nursing care that matters to rehab and sub-acute patients. Working in a homely environment where there is lesser segregation of duties amongst staff groups, will provide quality nursing care and services in alignment with SCH’s care philosophy of unhurried personalised care. You will facilitate the continuity of care for patients throughout their hospitalisation and transition to home and community.

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing or its equivalent
• Advanced Diploma / Specialist Diploma / Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Gerontology / Orthopaedic / Neuroscience / Palliative Care / Community Nursing) is preferred for Senior Staff Nurse
• Experience in ILTC setting is an advantage
• Valid Registered Nurse practicing certificate issued by Singapore Nursing Board
• Valid BCLS certification
• Comfortable with shift work (3-rotating shift) and open to deployment within 3 work sites under SingHealth Community Hospitals
• Uniform required