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Main Duties: Clinical: To provide specialist psychological therapy assessments and treatments with clients referred to the NHS Talking Therapies service. Professional: To provide professional and clinical supervision to other members of the team. Communications and Relationships: To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care. Teaching, training, and supervision: To receive regular clinical professional supervision from a qualified NHS Talking Therapies High Intensity Therapist and other professional colleagues. To develop skills in the area of professional post-graduate teaching, training and supervision, as appropriate. To provide professional and clinical supervision to other members of the team, including Trainee High Intensity Therapists, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners and Assistant Psychologists. Where appropriate, to provide this to trainee NHS Talking Therapies workers and other clinical staff.

To perform robust assessment, screening, and interventions to service users with mental health and neurodevelopmental and trauma needs. Ensure that all waiting time, assessment and interventions are delivered in a timely manner, and positively contribute to the achievement of the services performance target Ensure integrated and collaborative working with other specialist services, including continuity of care and through the gate arrangements and liaison Work closely with community mental health teams (CMHTs) to ensure appropriate sharing of information, continuity of care and the Care Programme Approach (CPA) for all service users where necessary To provide comprehensive and timely reports and mental health expertise to multi agency public protection panels (MAPPA), police, probation services, solicitors and court liaison teams as directed. Deliver active clinical leadership and supervision within the team, covering for the manager and colleagues as required. To receive supervision as directed (line management and clinical) To participate in resource centre services as directed, delivering psychological therapy and specialist activities under the direction of the clinical lead To work in a psychologically minded way with service users in achieving their agreed goals and quality health outcomes Close working relationships with all prison staff, to include participation in sentence planning, resettlement, safer custody, and the ACCT processes To develop and take on a specialist lead role as appropriate and provide peer support and training in this area To contribute towards support, advice, consultation, and training for prison staff The post holder will be part of a skilled multidisciplinary team (MDT) comprising of all healthcare staff, including strategic partners, and prison managing a single referral pathway The post holder will be required to undertake training to maximise uptake of screening, health promotion and prevention activity, including vaccinations The post holder will be required to hold a caseload and care co-ordinate services uses with secondary mental health and complex needs. Ensuring a proactive, evidence-based approach to clinical interventions, health promotion/prevention activity, and management of acute and long-term conditions using a stepped care approach The post holder will ensure that a single, integrated, care plan is devolved in collaboration with service users and responsible for facilitating the development of comprehensive risk assessment, crisis plans, rapid access plans, advance statements etc, involving other agencies such as primary care etc where appropriate. Ensure the individualised care is regularly reviewed and updated where necessary The post holder as a care coordinator will attend/contribute in a weekly MDT meeting for service uses on secondary case load and complex care needs. This will ensure a tailored individual needs approach The post holder will ensure that they undertake all training in evidence-based CBT approaches, to enhance consistency and quality of care delivery The post holder will support patients to manage all areas of their health at every stage, from oral health to long term conditions The post holder will ensure that health promotion embedded into every aspect of the service. IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ: All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team. You will need to provide: Proof of right to work documentation Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID Proof of address documentation Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code. Address History: 5 years address history will be needed. Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously. Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited. In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Job responsibilities Clinical Practice Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe and high quality care. Carries out clinical practice at an advanced level using expert clinical skills, critical judgements & knowledge to deliver appropriate and safe care. Delivery of care in line with NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care The post holder will work within their clinical competencies to provide specialist pharmaceutical support to all practices of the PCN including working with members of the wider healthcare team to improve care and support safe and effective prescribing. Moving between two practices, the role will have a patient facing element either face to face or telephone - including chronic disease management, repeat prescription management and structured medication reviews. This will also include the management and review of patients with polypharmacy. The post holder will need to be proactively involved in quality improvement and audit as well as managing some aspects of the Quality and Outcomes Framework. There will also be the requirement for the post holder to contribute to the provision of out of hours/extended hours/improved access services. The post holder will be supported to help develop the role and work to improve the care and outcomes for the patients across Devizes PCN. To play a pivotal role in the delivery of high quality primary health care within the Devizes PCN Making recommendation for/or prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice. Care Management Communicates confidential and sensitive information to patients, relatives and carers in relation to their condition. Contribute to local and national practice targets clinical remit e.g. QOF, prescribing incentive scheme, National benchmarking. To monitor and meet care outcomes against standards and recommend or initiate changes as necessary. Clinical medication reviews for patients with single or multiple long term conditions where medicines optimisation is required. To contribute to the surgeries on the day offering if requiring pharmacist input. To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals or intermediate care and working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post-discharge and to reduce risk of readmission. To be involved in multidisciplinary clinical meetings within the PCN where appropriate Contribute to the provision of out of hours/on call/extended services for the practice and the patients. These can include patient facing and telephone consultations, signposting to other services and/or healthcare professionals where appropriate, while working within scope of practice and limits of competency. To provide medication reviews four our patient groups in a variety of mediums including face to face, telephone and virtual. To manage repeat prescription requests, resolving queries where possible within scope of practice. To ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required. Implement changes to medicines in line with MHRA alerts, product withdrawal or shortage and other local or national guidance. To maintain full and complete records of all patient contacts using appropriate clinical templates and coding To undertake a proactive role in audit and quality improvement implementing recommendations where appropriate. Participate in review and setting of policies relating to medicines management and prescribing and help ensure practices prescribe in accordance with local guidelines and formulary. To identify areas of clinical risk at network level and make recommendations to support the introduction of new working practices that will optimise the quality of prescribing and make more efficient use of network resources. To monitor network practices prescribing against the local health economy and make recommendations for GPs or amend within scope of practice, based on findings. To maintain own clinical and professional competence and be responsible for own continuous professional development. Work with practices to ensure full compliance with Care Quality Commission standards for safe and effective care. Administration and professional responsibilities Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team Accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes Ensure clinical systems kept up to date, recording and/or amending accurate details Ensure appropriate items of service claims are made accurately, reporting any problems to the practice administrator Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice Attend and participate in practice and PCN meetings as required Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms Training and personal development Maintain up to date skills and knowledge, maintaining awareness of professional issues at an advanced level. Training needs will be monitored by yearly appraisal and will be in accordance with the Practices requirements. Personal development will be encouraged and supported by the practice. Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self-reflection and peer review, as well as benchmarking and formal evaluation. Contribute to the identification and assessment of learning needs of staff and other professionals and assist in planning effective programmes of education. Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the introduction of all members of the practice staff where appropriate. Act as a mentor for junior staff, assessing competence against set standards. Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work and ensure own educational commitment is at least sufficient to maintain revalidation requirements. Develop and maintain a Personal Learning Plan. Regularly participate in clinical supervision. Leadership personal and people development Act as a clinical leader in the delivery of primary care network clinical services ensuring that the needs of the patient are a priority Support staff development in order to maximise potential Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work Work with the network manager to ensure sufficient staffing to provide a safe service, and that staff have the appropriate ability, quality and skill-mix to meet current and future service delivery Take part in recruitment processes where appropriate. Maintain effective communication and active involvement in the planning and processes of practice-based commissioning or similar initiatives Promote the role of Clinical Pharmacist in general practice. Management responsibilities To assist the practice manager in design and delivery of new patient services In participation with the practice manager, assist with yearly appraisals of practice clinical staff and produce a training programme as appropriate. Develop and maintain network policies and protocols for all new and existing practice services To be the infection control lead for practice activity and ensure all associated staff are aware of current procedures Ensure agreed clinical audits are carried out in collaboration with practices clinical auditor. Ensure the practice manager is aware of any matters arising or problems / potential problems Ensure all patient information produced such as patient leaflets are up to date. For a full job description please see the attached documents on this advert.

Please see the attached Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the role and to access the full person specification.

The post holder will exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy and have the ability to plan and reach complex and critical judgments and have decision making skills. To deliver high quality clinical care within the Integrated Healthcare Service for the prison. This will include acute & primary care, long term conditions management, enhanced assessment and diagnostic intervention services and health promotion activities and be in line with the NHS Plan, public health indicators and National Service Frameworks. To demonstrate and provide robust expert clinical skills with a sound understanding of evidence-based nursing practice to provide a pro-active approach to ensure quality and outcome driven practice on a day-to-day basis. To support the development of evidence-based practice in the specialist field and to promote research as appropriate. To participate in managerial and professional clinical supervision programme, to ensure junior staff receive appropriate supervision, training and annual appraisal and to ensure that it becomes an integral part of team practice. To ensure the implementation of effective and appropriate patient centred care planning tools, long-term condition registers and consistent delivery throughout all the prisons within the service. The post holder will work collaboratively with the Clinical Lead, GPs, and other clinicians to meet and review service needs as required To deputise for the Team manager as required To work positively and effectively in a difficult and often hostile environment. Be aware of environmental hazards in the working area; ensure staffs are aware of relevant health & safety policies deriving from the Health & Safety at Work Act. To work in accordance with Trust policies and guidelinesTo be familiar with Prison Standards, Standing Orders, Circular instructions, Notices to Staff, Health and Safety and all other relevant material to function as an informed practitioner within a prison setting.Promote equality of opportunity and provide an environment in which the dignity of individuals is respected and free from workplace harassment and bullying. IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ: All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team. You will need to provide: Proof of right to work documentation Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID Proof of address documentation Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code. Address History: 5 years address history will be needed. Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously. Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited. In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

To provide a medicines optimisation services to the prison. To provide a medicines administration service to offenders at the medicines administration times as part of a 7 day per week rota. To undertake medicines reconciliation for prisoners admitted to the prison. To supervise assistants, when in the dispensary in providing dispensing services. To be an accredited checking technician providing final dispensing checks or medicines optimisation qualification. To ensure high standards of work in the dispensary, in clinics and for when out on the wings and to ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are read and adhered to. To assist the Senior Prisons Technician with writing, updating and monitoring the use of medicines optimisation SOPs. (Full JD can be downloaded in supporting documents section) IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ: All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team. You will need to provide: Proof of right to work documentation Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID Proof of address documentation Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code. Address History: 5 years address history will be needed. Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously. Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited. In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Please refer to the accompanying job description for full details on the roles and responsibilities of this post.

Please refer to the accompanying job description for full details on the roles and responsibilities of this post.

To communicate effectively on a range of issues that are often complex in their nature and in complex situations. Participate in the annual appraisal reviews and demonstrate reflective practice through the Knowledge and Skills Framework To maintain comprehensive and timely electronic clinical records ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times. Provide supervision, mentorship & leadership for junior staff. Take all necessary care in the working environment, adhering to relevant health and safety policies. Participate and positively contribute to the services integrated clinical governance arrangements Carry out administrative tasks as directed including research, audit, data, and activity statistics. (Full JD can be downloaded in supporting documents section) IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ: All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team. You will need to provide: Proof of right to work documentation Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID Proof of address documentation Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code. Address History: 5 years address history will be needed. Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously. Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited. In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Act as a focal point of communication between patients, Doctors and other members of the Primary care team. Provide support to the entire practice team. It is expected that you conduct yourself with tact, compassion and efficiency and remain pleasant and professional at all times. Behave in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual. Deal with all general enquiries, politely explain procedures and make new and follow up appointments Using your own judgement and communication skills ensure that patients with no prior appointment, but who need urgent consultations are seen in a logical and non disruptive manner Enter requests for home visits onto the visit triage list, ensuring careful recording of all relevant details and where necessary refer to duty doctor Action repeat prescription requests and ensure that they are ready for collection by the patient within 48 hours Advise patients of relevant charges for private work accept and record payment and issue receipts for same. Ensure patient has provided signed consent Enter patient information on to the computer record as required, ensuring all reports, results and correspondence is scanned / filed correctly Ensure cover is maintained due to staff holidays, sickness, absence Ensure Practice confidentiality, data protection, security and information governance policies are strictly adhered to at all times Answer telephones promptly, including any ringing unmanned telephone. Answer the telephone in a caring, professional manner, directing the call to the most appropriate person. Ensure telephones are diverted as appropriate at the relevant times Use the computer system ensuring data is protected at all times. Use smart card as appropriate. Ensure passwords are not shared and smart cards are kept safe and secure at all times. Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and affective way.

Please see job description for full details. Managerial To deputise for the Head of BSW Talking Therapies and Wiltshire Talking Therapies Service Manager as appropriate. To line manage a team of mental health Practitioners including sickness, appraisals and performance etc. To oversee audits and to report any difficulties to the Service Manager. To provide cover for other members of the Senior Management Team. Recruit staff as required. To be a member of the Executive and Senior Management Team, including attending meetings and giving advice to the Head of Talking Therapies/service manager as appropriate. Appropriately manage time for clinical work and managerial responsibilities. To initiate in-service development and expansion. To over see the organisation and supervision of the work of the Assistants and PWPs. To liaise with other Primary Care Services. To liaise with Secondary Services. To oversee training in conjunction with the Head of Service. To be aware of budgetary constraints. Maintain a Talking Therapy manual compliant service. Monitor and follow up patients in line with guidance. To allocate and support staff as discussed with the Head of Talking Therapies and Wiltshire Service Manager. To supervise staff as appropriate. Induct and supervise new members of staff. To represent the Service and deliver presentations both internally and to outside organizations e.g. ICB and national organizations especially those related to Talking Therapies. To oversee links with voluntary and community organisations, educational and recreational opportunities and resources in the local area which may be of benefit to clients referred to the service. To oversee the design and delivery of psycho-educational courses. Professional: To participate in the Talking Therapies business and professional meetings as appropriate. To be aware of and comply with all policies, procedures and directives of the Department, Service and AWP. To maintain and further develop high standards of therapy and psychology practice through co-operative work with other practitioners of all disciplines and involvement in professional audit. To comply with British Psychology Societys/ BABCP/ other regulatory bodies Code of Conduct as well as procedures and government legislation as it applies to the Service. To oversee the research in the service. To instigate and be involved in research as required. Clinical Governance: To support the Service manager in the development and implementation of effective Clinical Governance across the Talking Therapies Service. To support and participate in multidisciplinary audit in the service. To promote the use of effective interventions in the service. To participate in Clinical Governance processes in the service and in the profession. To help in the design of audit forms. Access GP data systems and input clinical notes. General: To participate in liaison meetings with GPs and other members of the Primary Care Health Teams as appropriate. To participate in locality meetings. To participate in audit and personal review activity as required. To compile and return statistics and activity levels as required and monitor and act on statistics. To undertake such further training as might be required to maintain an appropriate level of expertise. To participate in individual and peer supervision. To be aware of and comply with all policies, procedures and directions of the department, service and AWP. To participate in the research activities of the service and publish articles. To participate in disseminating good practice by publication and presentation.

1. Clinical Practice Management To carry out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided. This will include: Undertaking a comprehensive, person-centred, nursing assessment and prepare care plans in consultation with the service users to provide the best nursing care. Implementation of care and rehabilitation programme. Evaluation of effectiveness of care provided in partnership with users. Ability to implement research-based practice. Following successful completion of preceptorship, ability to supervise junior and unqualified staff. Ability to administer medicine within relevant Trust and legislative guidance e.g. NMC Standards for Medicines Management 2010 and the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. Ability to undertake risk assessment and develop risk management strategies for individual clients; ICPA/SAP to people who present with mental health problems. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the key elements of relevant mental Health Legislation. Ensure the ordering storage, administration and disposal of medication complies with relevant trust and legislative guidance e.g. NMC Standards for Medicines Management 2010,Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and MHA (1983). 2. Teaching, Education & Health Promotion To use own skills, knowledge and resources to provide mentoring opportunities for staff within designated areas and promote positive attitudes towards mental health. This will include: Regular provision of advice and mentoring to staff. Support the provision of an appropriate learning environment for pre- and post registered students, novice practitioners, and new team members as directed. 3. Continuing Professional Development To maintain and develop professional knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure that practice reflects best practice, remains evidence based, is current and responsive to meet changing patient and NHS service needs, as outlined in the NHS Plan (2000). Abide by the legal rules, statutory regulations and professional responsibilities relating to practice as outlined in the NMC's 'The Code': Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics for Nurses and Midwives. Take responsibility for post-registration education and for continuing professional development as outlined in NMC Standards. To receive clinical supervision in accordance on a contracted and regular basis from an identified Senior Practitioner, as per trust Clinical Supervision Policy. To be aware of the need for appropriate management support and supervision from the line manager, and to maintain records of these meetings. Maintain Health and Safety in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974). Work to the Clinical and Personnel Policies and Procedures of AWP Trust. Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant medicines, related medication management issues and act in accordance with the appropriate NMC standards and Trust policy, and ensure that others also work within these guidelines. 4. Finance and Workforce To make best use of available workforce resources based on agreed staffing models ensuring provision of best care possible. Follow Trust and Service Policies in regard to the security of the building/clients, to ensure safe practice and protection of clients, staff, visitors and members of the general public. To take part in PEAT and environmental risk assessments as requested so that best use is made of resources. Manage temporary staffing resources in line with AWP best practice guidance. Ensure that service provision is both safe and therapeutic within span of knowledge. Effective time management. Utilize electronic rostering systems (Rosterpro). Participate in education and training opportunities. To take charge of the Unit in the absence of the Charge Nurse or Clinical Team Leader. To be familiar with and comply with all Policies & Procedures operational within the Trust. 5. Record Keeping and Administration To maintain standards of record keeping and associated administration in accordance with AWP Trust Policy and local joint arrangements and professional guidelines. This will include: The upkeep of contemporaneous, chronological and accurate mental health records in accordance with relevant NMC Guidelines and Trust Policy. Work under the direction of Essence of Care lead. Contribute to the achievement of Controls Assurance Standards relating to Records Management within their span of control. Maintain safety of clients and staff within the Unit and ensure legal obligations are fulfilled. 6. Evidence-Based Nursing, Practice Development & Clinical Audit To contribute to practice development activity and evidence-based mental health nursing. This will include: Undertake relevant practice development/research activity. Take part in a rolling programme of audit. Comply with activity as outlined in The Essence of Care. Work within the framework of AWP and Department of Health Research Governance. 7. Professional Nursing Advice Contribute to providing professional nursing advice within the post-holders area of responsibility and span of knowledge.

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + make a difference for every patient Due to our promise of promoting career progression within Practice Plus Group, we have a new opportunity for a Housekeeper Team Lead to join and be part of the multi-disciplined team here at our Treatment Centre in Devizes Would you consider yourself a generally friendly individual, who gains personal value by helping ad assisting people? Would you say you were a customer focused individual who does what they say they will do and take pride no matter the work? How supportive could you be in leading and directing an already committed and established team? Working in line with clearly defined standards which comply with national policies, and company procedures, the Housekeeper Team Lead will be responsible for leading and supervising the housekeeping team ensuring that a high standard of cleaning is maintained throughout the hospital. This is a part-time position (27.5 hpw) Working 14:30 to 20:00 Monday and Friday with occasional Saturdays

Detailed job description and main responsibilities Liaise with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal to the organisation and external, including: Medical Staff. Multidisciplinary Teams (Community or Inpatient). Services Users and Carers. Health and Social Care teams. Third sector/voluntary agencies. Community groups and local authority provision. Other statutory agencies e.g. Police, Ministry of Justice etc. Answering the main phones for the ward and dealing with enquiries. Taking accurate messages and passing them on in a timely manner. Uploading and recording information on RiO (Patient Electronic file). Health roster for clinical staff. Typing clinical letters and posting them, ensuring a copy is upload to RiO. Taking minutes of various meetings. Inputting information on to Health Roster.

Clinical Practice Management To carry out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided. This will include: Undertaking a comprehensive, person-centred, nursing assessment and prepare care plans in consultation with the service users to provide the best nursing care. Implementation of care and rehabilitation programme. Evaluation of effectiveness of care provided in partnership with users. Ability to implement research-based practice. Following successful completion of preceptorship, ability to supervise junior and unqualified staff. Ability to administer medicine within relevant Trust and legislative guidance e.g. NMC Standards for Medicines Management 2010 and the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. Ability to undertake risk assessment and develop risk management strategies for individual clients; ICPA/SAP to people who present with mental health problems. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the key elements of relevant mental Health Legislation. Ensure the ordering, storage, administration and disposal of medication complies with relevant trust and legislative guidance e.g. NMC Standards for Medicines Management 2010,Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and MHA (1983). Teaching, Education & Health PromotionTo use own skills, knowledge and resources to provide mentoring opportunities for staff within designated areas and promote positive attitudes towards mental health. This will include: Regular provision of advice and mentoring to staff. Support the provision of an appropriate learning environment for pre- and post-registered students, novice practitioners, and new team members as directed. Continuing Professional DevelopmentTo maintain and develop professional knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure that practice reflects best practice, remains evidence based, is current and responsive to meet changing patient and NHS service needs, as outlined in the NHS Plan (2000). Abide by the legal rules, statutory regulations and professional responsibilities relating to practice as outlined in the NMC's 'The Code': Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics for Nurses and Midwives. Take responsibility for post-registration education and for continuing professional development as outlined in NMC Standards. To receive clinical supervision in accordance on a contracted and regular basis from an identified Senior Practitioner, as per trust Clinical Supervision Policy. To be aware of the need for appropriate management support and supervision from the line manager, and to maintain records of these meetings. Maintain Health and Safety in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974). Work to the Clinical and Personnel Policies and Procedures of AWP Trust. Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant medicines, related medication management issues and act in accordance with the appropriate NMC standards and Trust policy, and ensure that others also work within these guidelines.Finance and WorkforceTo make best use of available workforce resources based on agreed staffing models ensuring provision of best care possible. Follow Trust and Service Policies in regard to the security of the building/clients, to ensure safe practice and protection of clients, staff, visitors and members of the general public. To take part in PEAT and environmental risk assessments as requested so that best use is made of resources. Manage temporary staffing resources in line with AWP best practice guidance. Ensure that service provision is both safe and therapeutic within span of knowledge. Effective time management. Utilize electronic rostering systems (Rosterpro). Participate in education and training opportunities. To take charge of the Unit in the absence of the Charge Nurse or Clinical Team Leader. To be familiar with and comply with all Policies & Procedures operational within the Trust. Record Keeping and Administration To maintain standards of record keeping and associated administration in accordance with AWP Trust Policy and local joint arrangements and professional guidelines. This will include: The upkeep of contemporaneous, chronological and accurate mental health records in accordance with relevant NMC Guidelines and Trust Policy. Work under the direction of Essence of Care lead. Contribute to the achievement of Controls Assurance Standards relating to Records Management within their span of control. Maintain safety of clients and staff within the Unit and ensure legal obligations are fulfilled. Evidence-Based Nursing, Practice Development & Clinical AuditTo contribute to practice development activity and evidence-based mental health nursing. This will include: Undertake relevant practice development/research activity. Take part in a rolling programme of audit. Comply with activity as outlined in The Essence of Care. Work within the framework of AWP and Department of Health Research Governance. Professional Nursing Advice Contribute to providing professional nursing advice within the post-holders area of responsibility and span of knowledge.