Job summaryOur Bank Office offers you the opportunity to work flexibly as a member of Bank Staff at the Trust.
Working as bank staff means that you can work up to 48 hours a week, or as few hours as you want a week, which is great if you're wanting to gradually return to work after a break, try working in a different service, gain experience, work extra hours or take advantage of a new opportunity.
You'll have access to all the training you need to keep your skills up to date and develop new ones, and you can choose to increase or decrease your hours to best suit your needs.
Main duties of the job- To take charge, as required, in the role of shift manager.
- To work flexibly to meet service requirements.
- To work within the professional codes and conduct and Trust/Directorates Policies and Procedures.
- To be personally responsible for maintaining professional registration with the NMC.
- To contribute to the maintenance of a safe environment in accordance with Health & Safety legislation.
- To carry out procedures in accordance with the care programme approach (if applicable) and the specialist element of SAP.
- To ensure that during any period of a shift, when in charge of medicines, the custody of all drugs is in accordance with the Trust policy and procedures
About usWe are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.
What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.
It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of
If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.
We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.
Job responsibilities- Ensure comprehensive nursing assessments are undertaken to identify individual patient requirements/support.
- Ensure that all patients / clients have a comprehensive, clear and up-to-date plan of care with specified objectives designed to meet the individuals identified care needs.
- Maintain effective and appropriate levels of communication with the patient/client, their main carer and significant others.
- Be aware of Government and local (SHSC) guidelines/policies when dealing with patients/clients in acute distress, adopting the principles of diffusion and de-escalation where possible.
- Ensure that regularly updated and comprehensive risk assessment and management plans are available and accessible to all team members and encompass all areas of risk, especially with regard to harm to self and others, vulnerability and potential for absconding.
- Where physical intervention/restraint is required, act in line with available guidance, and approved techniques, ensuring the safety and dignity of the patient/client at all times.
- Liaise closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure co-operation within all areas of work.
- Ensure that regularly updated care plans and risk assessments are evaluated against the identified care objectives
Person SpecificationTraining and qualificationsEssential- Registered Nurse qualifications appropriate to the post (RNMH) Post-preceptorship
- Evidence of current NMC registration
ExperienceEssential- Experience of working within a specific client group (Mental Health/Learning Disabilities/Elderly)
Knowledge and skillsEssential- Comprehensive knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 & recent updates Comprehensive knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and 2007 updates Comprehensive knowledge of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS
- Proficient written & verbal communication skills
- Proficient organisational & leadership skills
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.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
