Total 17 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Basildon, Not recorded, SS13 3HL

Professional Functions: Provide comprehensive assessment, care and safety planning for patients attending the Urgent Care Department ensuring their care pathway is purposeful and promotes recovery. Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with your professional Code and Trust policy. Develop and maintain specialist clinical skills and expertise in the assessment and treatment of people with mental health needs. Receive, triage and assess patients attending the Urgent Care Department, ensuring nursing triage, assessment, care and support of each person is appropriate to their individual needs Offer advice on management of patients with mental health issues other health care professionals, advocating for best practice in line with Trust and national guidance. Assess, investigate, treat and discharge or refer patients attending the department with a diverse range of minor injuries/illnesses, within the parameters of the Urgent Care Department guidelines and scope of practice. Feedback outcomes of assessments to the department clinical leaders and agree and implement the management plan Ensure that patients requiring further assessment and help are referred on appropriately. Implement effective joint care planning for people who repeatedly attend throughout the urgent care pathway Arrange admission to the mental health services in conjunction with the Urgent Care Department psychiatrist Support and participate in the introduction and delivery of short-term psychological interventions for a specific cohort of individuals. Liaise effectively with staff in local systems and maintain accurate patient records that provide assessment reports to GPs and other allied agencies. To provide advice and monitor the use and provision of the Mental Health/Capacity Act (1983/2005) and other relevant legislation. To provide clinical advice/expertise health education, consultation and staff support to other health professionals Have knowledge of how to access appropriate services and develop effective networks and channels of communication To actively participate in the achievement of clinical outcome measures and accreditations for the servic Managerial: Support the Clinical Lead in ensuring the effective provision of care, service developments of the urgent Care Team In the absence of the Clinical Lead ensure that referral, assessment and workload allocation happens in a timely, flexible and responsive manger, taking into account the wishes of the patients and their carers. On a daily basis, support and manage the patients within the urgent care department, providing appropriate prioritisation of the workload within agreed timeframes depending on the nature of the presenting needs and patient safety risks. Participate in team meetings, initiating and discussing new methods/models of care using QI methodology and contribute in the introduction of research or trials within the area. Participate in the multi-disciplinary and multi-agency decision-making process through team meetings and team building. Undertake duties as assigned by senior staff to ensure that all agreed patient quality, safety and operational performance outcomes are delivered within the area of responsibility To promote the understanding of urgent mental health care through formal and informal teaching To support the induction of new staff to the team as required To supervise students as part of their training, either on placement or providing information/teaching sessions Act as role model at all times, able to demonstrate leadership skills Provide specialist advice, support and consultation to staff within the team, outside teams and other agencies. Undertake professional, clinical and managerial supervision in line with Trust policies and procedures, discussing the overall nature of the workload, work methods and techniques whilst evaluating clinical practice. The post holder will support the introduction of outcome measures to measure patient experience. Contribute towards team education and development providing opportunities for exchange of ideas, experience, techniques and interventions. Ensure that all junior staff are fully conversant with the physical health needs agenda of all patients. A holistic approach to care is required that encompasses physical health, mental health and social care. Take part in service development and review. Communication and Working Relationship: Establish and maintain professional and effective working relationships with allied professionals Develop and ensure effective communication and relatives and carers and all appropriate agencies, especially when patients are admitted or being prepared for discharge from hospital, allowing continuity of care and effective care planning Ensuring effective and confidential communication between medical, nursing, social care and health care agencies Ensure proficient communication and documentation of risk to maintain the safety of others Positively support the concept of change within the team by contributing ideas for improvement of patient care. Participate in the maintenance of a constructive learning environment, encouraging enquiry and teaching and able to demonstrate physical and mental health clinical skills. Responsibility for Patient/Client Care: Work flexibly to meet the needs of patients Develop and maintain effective individualised care by ensuring the following areas are proactively undertaken at all times: Triage and assessment of client mental, physical and social care needs Planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical interventions Clear, accurate and concise documentation of individualised patient care and reflect the changing needs of the patient Ensure risk assessment and management is an integral part of everyday practice The post holder will be approachable and develop good working relationships with the patients and carers providing them with adequate information on services Contribute to department patient review procedures to ensure timely clinical decisions and departmental flow are maintained Use research findings when designing care programmes and develop and awareness of the significance of nursing research that underpins evidence based practice.

A Vacancy at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.


Mental Health Practitioner - Mental Health Urgent Care Department

Base – Basildon Hospital

Hours – 37.5hrs Full Time (Full Internal Rotation)

The Mental Health Urgent Care Department, is a facility where adults, aged 18 years and above, who are experiencing a mental health crisis can receive an urgent biopsychosocial assessment with immediate care planning. It is a new, purpose built department based at the Basildon Mental Health Unit on the Basildon university Hospital site.

The post holder will work as a Band 6 Senior Practitioner with the urgent care team providing high quality, evidence-based, holistic assessments to patients attending the service. Assessments must be completed in line with your professional code and Trust policies and clinical guidelines

The service offers full emergency mental health assessments and onward care planning with a diverse and highly skilled mental health workforce incorporating support workers, peer coaches, social worker, nurses and doctors.

The role will require the post holder to work collaboratively to support every aspect of emergency mental health care planning from GP referrals, ambulance conveyance to Mental Health Act Assessments, whilst providing 24/7 access for ‘walk in’s.’



You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care based upon individual service user needs, under the guidance of the Clinical lead as per NICE guidance.

Provide delegated accountability for Band 3 Health Care Assistants ensuring clinical competence and understanding, with effective support and guidance during the shift.

As required by your manager, you will have deputise when required for the day to day co-ordination of the shift within the Urgent Care Department, for example to cover breaks and the clinical lead’s attendance to urgent clinical matters as they arise.

You will work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services; providing a 7-day a week, 24-hours a day service for 365 days a year working shifts where appropriate and operationally required.

Please note that this role outline serves to provide an illustrative example of the duties and responsibilities you may be expected to undertake during the course of your normal duties. It is not an exhaustive list and you will therefore be required to undertake other responsibilities and duties that are considered to be commensurate with the band.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

Professional Functions:
• Provide comprehensive assessment, care and safety planning for patients attending the Urgent Care Department ensuring their care pathway is purposeful and promotes recovery.
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with your professional Code and Trust policy.
• Develop and maintain specialist clinical skills and expertise in the assessment and treatment of people with mental health needs.
• Receive, triage and assess patients attending the Urgent Care Department, ensuring nursing triage, assessment, care and support of each person is appropriate to their individual needs
• Offer advice on management of patients with mental health issues other health care professionals, advocating for best practice in line with Trust and national guidance.
• Assess, investigate, treat and discharge or refer patients attending the department with a diverse range of minor injuries/illnesses, within the parameters of the Urgent Care Department guidelines and scope of practice.
• Feedback outcomes of assessments to the department clinical leaders and agree and implement the management plan
• Ensure that patients requiring further assessment and help are referred on appropriately.
• Implement effective joint care planning for people who repeatedly attend throughout the urgent care pathway
• Arrange admission to the mental health services in conjunction with the Urgent Care Department psychiatrist
• Support and participate in the introduction and delivery of short-term psychological interventions for a specific cohort of individuals.
• Liaise effectively with staff in local systems and maintain accurate patient records that provide assessment reports to GP’s and other allied agencies.
• To provide advice and monitor the use and provision of the Mental Health/Capacity Act (1983/2005) and other relevant legislation.
• To provide clinical advice/expertise health education, consultation and staff support to other health professionals
• Have knowledge of how to access appropriate services and develop effective networks and channels of communication
• To actively participate in the achievement of clinical outcome measures and accreditations for the servic

Managerial:
• Support the Clinical Lead in ensuring the effective provision of care, service developments of the urgent Care Team
• In the absence of the Clinical Lead ensure that referral, assessment and workload allocation happens in a timely, flexible and responsive manger, taking into account the wishes of the patients and their carers.
• On a daily basis, support and manage the patients within the urgent care department, providing appropriate prioritisation of the workload within agreed timeframes depending on the nature of the presenting needs and patient safety risks.
• Participate in team meetings, initiating and discussing new methods/models of care using QI methodology and contribute in the introduction of research or trials within the area.
• Participate in the multi-disciplinary and multi-agency decision-making process through team meetings and team building.
• Undertake duties as assigned by senior staff to ensure that all agreed patient quality, safety and operational performance outcomes are delivered within the area of responsibility
• To promote the understanding of urgent mental health care through formal and informal teaching
• To support the induction of new staff to the team as required
• To supervise students as part of their training, either on placement or providing information/teaching sessions
• Act as role model at all times, able to demonstrate leadership skills
• Provide specialist advice, support and consultation to staff within the team, outside teams and other agencies.
• Undertake professional, clinical and managerial supervision in line with Trust policies and procedures, discussing the overall nature of the workload, work methods and techniques whilst evaluating clinical practice.
• The post holder will support the introduction of outcome measures to measure patient experience.
• Contribute towards team education and development providing opportunities for exchange of ideas, experience, techniques and interventions.
• Ensure that all junior staff are fully conversant with the physical health needs agenda of all patients. A holistic approach to care is required that encompasses physical health, mental health and social care.
• Take part in service development and review.

Communication and Working Relationship:
• Establish and maintain professional and effective working relationships with allied professionals
• Develop and ensure effective communication and relatives and carers and all appropriate agencies, especially when patients are admitted or being prepared for discharge from hospital, allowing continuity of care and effective care planning
• Ensuring effective and confidential communication between medical, nursing, social care and health care agencies
• Ensure proficient communication and documentation of risk to maintain the safety of others
• Positively support the concept of change within the team by contributing ideas for improvement of patient care.
• Participate in the maintenance of a constructive learning environment, encouraging enquiry and teaching and able to demonstrate physical and mental health clinical skills.

Responsibility for Patient/Client Care:
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of patients
• Develop and maintain effective individualised care by ensuring the following areas are proactively undertaken at all times:• Triage and assessment of client mental, physical and social care needs
• Planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical interventions
• Clear, accurate and concise documentation of individualised patient care and reflect the changing needs of the patient
• Ensure risk assessment and management is an integral part of everyday practice
• The post holder will be approachable and develop good working relationships with the patients and carers providing them with adequate information on services
• Contribute to department patient review procedures to ensure timely clinical decisions and departmental flow are maintained
• Use research findings when designing care programmes and develop and awareness of the significance of nursing research that underpins evidence based practice.


This advert closes on Monday 18 Nov 2024

SER are currently working alongside a Mental Health Service based in the Basildon, Essex area who are currently seeking a Flexible Support Worker to join their team on a permanent contract. Therapeutic optimism is at the heart of all the work carried out by this Mental Health Service, believing all clients with mental health needs can achieve and make positive changes to their lives as they move along their pathway of recovery.

Position: Day Flexible Support Worker
Location: Basildon, Essex
Contract: Permanent - 37.5hrs per week, across a 7-day rota, as agreed by management.
Salary: £23,463pa
Closing Date: 10th November 2024
Short Listing: 11th November 2024
Interview: Face to Face interviews will take place week of 18th November 2024

About this role:
This role involves supporting clients transitioning from hospital to their homes, offering flexible assistance for individuals with enduring mental health needs on a 7-day shift rota. The focus is on guiding clients through their recovery journey over a 24-month period, helping them set and achieve their goals, become more self-reliant, and reduce their dependence on medical interventions and hospitalisations. The role also includes providing outcome-focused support, addressing dual diagnosis issues, managing housing-related aspects, and collaborating across various services and sites as needed.

Essential Requirements:
•A good standard of education and relevant skills, knowledge, and experience
•Experience of supporting clients move on to independence within a time defined recovery path
•Experience of working with adults with enduring mental health needs or a similar field
•Understanding of Dual Diagnosis and complex needs
•Knowledge of The Mental Health Act
•Able to work flexibly across 7 days a week on a shift rota basis

Applying for a role with this Service will open the door to joining an organisation that has been awarded, at excellence level, the Healthy Workplace Charter 2019 and retained its Mindful Employer Status for a further two years 2024 – 2026.

This Mental Health Service cares passionately about all aspects of their staff’s working life. This spans from how workers feel about their duties and providing them with meaningful work, giving their employees a voice in accepting and utilising feedback, to their working environment ensuring quality and safety of the physical environments for all, and finally a leadership team with a focus on its people.

If you would like to join this amazing team, please send your CV along with a cover letter.

This post is subject to the requirements of a six-month probationary period and satisfactory pre right to work checks.

SER are currently working alongside a Mental Health Service based in the Basildon, South Essex area who are currently seeking to appoint a Service Manager to join their team on a permanent contract. Therapeutic optimism is at the heart of all the work carried out by this Mental Health Service, believing all clients with mental health needs can achieve and make positive changes to their lives as they move along their pathway of recovery.

Position: South Essex Service Manager
Location: Basildon, South Essex
Contract: Permanent - 37.5hrs per week (Mon – Fri 09:00 – 17:00)
Salary: £38,934 pa
Closing Date: 10th November 2024
Short Listing: 11th November 2024
Interview: Face to Face interviews will take place week of 18th November 2024

About this role:
The Essex Services Manager will be responsible for running the High, Medium and Low Services and delivery of a first-class service in line with the support services offered. The post holder will work as a member of the Senior Management Team working closely with other Operational Managers, the Executive Team, Commissioners and External Strategic and Clinical Partners.

Main Duties:
• Work with the CEO, Head of Operations and Regional Manager in maintaining the high standards connected with strategic planning and development, supervision, delivery and administration of the service;
• Lead on assessment and support plan delivery in line with the Care Programme Approach;
• Promote and develop good practice and best value for the service through leadership and act as a positive role model in relation to personal and professional conduct.
• Develop and maintain links with external agencies in order to ensure effective service for all.
• Develop and manage all aspects of these services within the services good practice policies and guidelines.
• Manage data collection by staff re. Outcomes and Recovery STAR, report writing, policies, planning, budget management as part of the Senior Management Team;
• Flexibility in working hours required in a High, Medium and Low, 7 days a week service.

Essential Requirements:
• Good level of maths and written English
• Experience in supervising/line managing staff with an awareness of good practice in staff supervision or recent completion of an appropriate training programme.
• Good standard of office administrative practices and procedures
• Ability to work with the Multi-Disciplinary Team to identify support needs of service users and ensure that these are communicated to the wider staff team
• Ability to plan, manage and prioritise a high workload to meet deadliness
• Excellent communication skills – written and oral and negotiation skills

Applying for a role with this Service will open the door to joining an organisation that has been awarded, at excellence level, the Healthy Workplace Charter 2019 and retained its Mindful Employer Status for a further two years 2024 – 2026.

This Mental Health Service cares passionately about all aspects of their staff’s working life. This spans from how workers feel about their duties and providing them with meaningful work, giving their employees a voice in accepting and utilising feedback, to their working environment ensuring quality and safety of the physical environments for all, and finally a leadership team with a focus on its people.

If you would like to join this amazing team, please send your CV along with a cover letter.

This post is subject to the requirements of a six-month probationary period and satisfactory pre right to work checks.

At Oxford Health, we do things differently and acknowledge how important it is to have a work life balance. Work can bring both rewards and challenges, but it is this strong supportive team that will get you through the day and keep you smiling on your way home. Every morning there is an expectant buzz in the office as we catch up in the well stocked kitchen before the daily meeting. We work as a team and support each other beyond meetings and case discussion. There is a strong ethos of valuing and supporting one another that leaks into pastoral care. You will only thrive with this team and develop into a confident and competent practitioner. We will support you to develop in your career and continue to develop, but what is most important is that you are happy in your role. The Trust visions are the solid bedrock foundation that embeds everything we do. Our simple team ethos is the mantle that adorns the bedrock and we are proud that we have achieved our local vision of a great, positive and supportive place to work with a good team core of stability. We have a proactive wellbeing group within our team in addition to this being high on the Oxford Health Trust agenda. Our service invests in training to develop staff skills and career opportunities, and particularly, if you are interested in applying to ABFT to your work, we can offer supervision for this. We have a thorough induction process, and you will be paired with other new starters as you begin to find your feet in your role. Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the job role. Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and access to a car for work, if necessary adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010. The service operates 5 days per week Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. And if you weren't tempted already, hopefully this poem (written by our team!) will show just how much we enjoy the work we do. Come work in a team that we thinks really great, No, no, no, dont you hesitate. Family therapists are loved by all the Marlborough team, Working at Marlborough is an absolute dream. Youll be helping empower families to re-find their strengths, While being part of a team that goes to great lengths. Family therapists give a different perspective, Which helps the team think and to be objective. So come and work with us right next to the forest, Perfect for lunch time walks and for a forage.

Please refer to the job description for outline of roles and responsibilities. For further information on the position, please contact Anna Man, Lead Cardiology Pharmacist on 01268 524900 x8963 or email anna.man@nhs.net

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage. Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage. Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress. Are you a willing, friendly and organised Doctor with a desire for improvement and promotion, then we want to hear from you? Please see the attached JD for further details of this exciting role.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a pharmacist to join the Mid and South Essex (MSE) NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be appointed to the senior cardiology pharmacist role based at the Basildon hospital site on a 9 month fixed term contract.

You will be working closely with the multidisciplinary teams in the Cardiology care group in the MSE District General hospital as well as the Essex Cardiothoracic Tertiary Centre at Basildon. You will be working in different cardiac specialities including heart and lung surgery, TAVI, device implants, heart failure, arrhythmia management and interventional cardiology.

You will be part of an experienced and supportive team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, forming an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. You will be encouraged to utilise your prescribing skills and support junior pharmacists through their accreditation and training. You will be delivering a high quality pharmacy service and working closely with pharmacy and non-pharmacy stakeholders.














• Working closely with the multidisciplinary team and taking a proactive and leading role in implementing evidence based practice.
• Training of the pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams including trainee, foundation and specialist pharmacists.
• Management of medicine shortages, ensuring that risk assessments are undertaken where needed.
• Deputise for the Lead Cardiology pharmacist where necessary including governance and clinical meetings.
• Develop and implement new protocols and procedures, and assist in development of pharmaceutical aspects of policies.
• Proactive in taking part in research opportunities.
• Be proactive in risk management, ensuring that all clinical incidents are reported and appropriate action taken in conjunction with the Principal Pharmacist and/or the specialist risk management pharmacist.



Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress

Please refer to the job description for outline of roles and responsibilities.

For further information on the position, please contact Anna Man, Lead Cardiology Pharmacist on 01268 524900 x8963 or email anna.man@nhs.net






This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Nov 2024

A Vacancy at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.


An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Mental Health Nurse position within the Home Treatment Team – West, based in Basildon. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about community mental health. The post holder will join an evolving team, and will be jointly responsible for the delivery of a high standard community care, forming part of a coordinated plan of home treatment to Service Users predominantly within their own homes.



*Previous applicants need not apply*

We provide intensive home support to service users aged 18 and over, through a range of referral routes, which include work with our community teams; liaison services and partner organisations to provide a range of support options for people experiencing mental health crisis.

The service ‘gate keeps’ all admissions to acute mental health wards, we endeavour to provide care in the least restrictive manner by offering an alternative to hospital admission through intensive home treatment. Where required, the team support planned admission to wards and facilitates timely discharge from inpatient care, working closely with wards to identify patients who could be better supported in their communities.

We are seeking a Community Mental Health Nurse to join our team of Consultant Psychiatrists, Junior Doctors, Nurses, and Support Workers providing rapid response for adults who are experiencing an acute psychiatric crisis

Appointed applicants will have access to clinical and managerial supervision, career development opportunities, enhancement for any unsocial hours of working.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

The post holder carries responsibility for the assessment of care needs and their development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care for clients with mental health problems who are referred to the Home Treatment Team Service.

The post holder is responsible on a day-to-day basis to the Clinical Lead but ultimately accountable to the Matron for the overall service. In addition, they will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team and work in close co-operation with wards and community teams. They will be responsible for the maintenance of standards of care within the Home Treatment service; sharing responsibility for an integrated service provision to the clients and ensuring that a good inter-disciplinary working environment is maintained.


This advert closes on Monday 11 Nov 2024

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical To assess the health needs of children and young people in special schools and, agree individual and school health plans and deliver these through multidisciplinary partnerships. To deliver the day-to-day Special School Nursing Service to children with complex health needs at the Special Needs School. To provide skilled, effective, evidenced based nursing care for children with complex care needs including technology dependent children. To participate in direct clinical input to ensure appropriate nursing interventions. To promote the optimum use of available resources and to secure the highest standards of care to both primary and secondary age students. To provide information and support to facilitate the childs and familys own choices with regards to nursing care and therapy input. To administer medication as prescribed and ensure safe storage of medicines in accordance with CLCH policy To deliver and manage training needs of school and health staff in the delivery of health care to children in the school, through the agreed competency based training packages, including assessment and sign off competency of staff members. To manage the provision of continence products to children and young people in the school, working alongside the family and support workers. To ensure safe handling of body fluids and contaminated sharps in personal practice and within the team To target disadvantaged or underrepresented children who may not have had a full child health service before starting school. To support and advise team members on developing initiatives relating to the public health agenda for schools with special needs children To plan, participate or support the delivery of multi-disciplinary sessions/ clinics for the children in the school. To coordinate children for medicals working in partnership with the child, parents, school staff, Community Paediatricians, and Allied Health Professionals (AHP). To empower parents by providing information and support to facilitate them in making healthy life choices regarding their childs welfare in a way which is appropriate for them Develop and maintain a good working relationship with teachers and other professionals and agencies involved, making referrals where appropriate to ensure adequate support for children and parents. To liaise with the Childrens Community Nursing Service in providing care to children with complex health needs To work in partnership to safeguard children and young people adhering to local and national policies and guidance, participating in child protection case conferences and associated meetings according to LSCB and Trust Policies. To maintain accurate, systematic and timely record keeping, in line with NMC guidelines, including recording of clinical data on EMIS. To work as an autonomous and specialist practitioner within the special schools nursing team

Bank Special School Nurse - Monday to Friday

We have a great opportunity for a Senior Nurse (Band 6) with Paediatric experience to join our bank and work at Perseid Special School - Merton.

We are looking for with an experienced senior nurse , to be able to care for children and young people with complex health needs within a special school environment.

The role may be challenging and therefore a senior nurse must have leadership experience.

A senior nurse will be part of the Health Team, taking overall responsibility for the assessment, provision, management and evaluation of evidenced based nursing care to children at the Special Needs School (Perseid).



JOB SUMMARY



To work as part of the Health Team, taking overall responsibility for the assessment, provision, management and evaluation of evidenced based nursing care to children at the Special Needs School (Perseid).

To provide day to day management of the school staff and health team re: equipment and clinical resources in the school, in line with professional standards and quality of care.

To take responsibility for training school staff, in line with agreed competency base training packages.

To provide clinical input to the school leadership team in the absence of the team leader for school-wide health issues.

We provide community health services to more than two million people across eleven London boroughs and Hertfordshire.

Every day, our professionals provide high-quality healthcare in people's homes and local clinics, helping them to:
• stay well
• manage their own health with the right support
• avoid unnecessary trips to, or long stays in, hospital.

We support our patients at every stage of their lives, providing health visiting for new-born babies through to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation and palliative care for people towards the end of their lives.

Our vision: deliver great care closer to home.

Our mission: working together to give children a better start and adults greater independence



MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical
• To assess the health needs of children and young people in special schools and, agree individual and school health plans and deliver these through multidisciplinary partnerships.


• To deliver the day-to-day Special School Nursing Service to children with complex health needs at the Special Needs School.


• To provide skilled, effective, evidenced based nursing care for children with complex care needs including technology dependent children.


• To participate in direct clinical input to ensure appropriate nursing interventions. To promote the optimum use of available resources and to secure the highest standards of care to both primary and secondary age students.


• To provide information and support to facilitate the child’s and family’s own choices with regards to nursing care and therapy input.


• To administer medication as prescribed and ensure safe storage of medicines in accordance with CLCH policy


• To deliver and manage training needs of school and health staff in the delivery of health care to children in the school, through the agreed competency based training packages, including assessment and sign off competency of staff members.


• To manage the provision of continence products to children and young people in the school, working alongside the family and support workers.


• To ensure safe handling of body fluids and contaminated sharps in personal practice and within the team


• To target disadvantaged or underrepresented children who may not have had a full child health service before starting school.


• To support and advise team members on developing initiatives relating to the public health agenda for schools with special needs children


• To plan, participate or support the delivery of multi-disciplinary sessions/ clinics for the children in the school.


• To coordinate children for medicals working in partnership with the child, parents, school staff, Community Paediatricians, and Allied Health Professionals (AHP).


• To empower parents by providing information and support to facilitate them in making healthy life choices regarding their child’s welfare in a way which is appropriate for them


• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with teachers and other professionals and agencies involved, making referrals where appropriate to ensure adequate support for children and parents.


• To liaise with the Children’s Community Nursing Service in providing care to children with complex health needs


• To work in partnership to safeguard children and young people adhering to local and national policies and guidance, participating in child protection case conferences and associated meetings according to LSCB and Trust Policies.


• To maintain accurate, systematic and timely record keeping, in line with NMC guidelines, including recording of clinical data on EMIS.


• To work as an autonomous and specialist practitioner within the special schools nursing team


This advert closes on Friday 8 Nov 2024

Package Description: Shift details: varied At Avery Healthcare we believe in caring for those who care for our residents; we recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues,supportingyour career development with a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts. We will also reimburse the cost of your NMC renewal. We are now seeking acompassionate,enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our friendly, award-winning team as a Registered Nurse. ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus asa Registered Nursewill beto act as person in charge,standingin for the Manager asrequiredandobserveall instructions to act upon his/her behalfwhilst youensurehigh standardsof care toourresidents. Other responsibilitieswillinclude: Undertakingnursing tasks including distribution of medication, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding and management of chronic medical conditions. Advisingfamilies of residents andGPsof any changes in condition, which gives rise to concern and keeps them informed and involved in choices for ongoing care. Responsibilityfor the effective deployment and supervision of staff within the care team, ensuring all tasks are completed during the period of duty and residents receive required care. Providing high standards of care by undertaking accurate assessment and planning. ABOUT YOU To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Our ideal candidatemust: Hold a First Level qualification and current NMC Registration. Demonstrate a minimum 2 years experience and up to date knowledge of care, supported by relevant post-basic studies/qualification. Display good interpersonal skills and ability to instruct and demonstrate care activities. Have sound knowledge of care planning and its practical application. ABOUT AVERY As one of the largestproviders of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the lateryearsof our residents' lives should be as enriching as any other.Our vision of creating meaningful livestogether is reached by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes whilst establishing ourselves as the preferred choice forresidents and employees. Please note this role will require: ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

We are a multidisciplinary team with a dispersed leadership model ensuring that nursing is at the core of patient care. We offer a comprehensive supervision and preceptorship programme for trained nurses. There are opportunities to learn CBTe and DBT based skills, ensuring that nursing professional development is at the forefront of evidence based practice. You will have the opportunity to undertake training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-ED) as well as co-facilitating groups that you have an interest in, such as DBT or creative art. There will be regular support groups and teaching sessions on a wide range of topics to enhance your knowledge and experience. We also understand how important work life balance is and the difference that being part of an organisation that supports this makes to our staff. Please note previous applicants need not apply. Please note this vacancy will close when we have received a sufficient number of applications.