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An exciting opportunity to work within the theatre orderly team at the Freeman Hospital.

You must be flexible to meet the needs of the service and cover a variety of shift patterns as necessary.

You must be able to deal with the general public and have excellent communication skills .
• Interview Date: 2nd October 2024
• 37 hours 30 minutes/week
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

The post holder will be responsible for the safe transfer of patients to and from the theatres and back to the wards.

Cleanliness of patient trollies and beds and the re stocking of theatre trollies.

Checking and re stocking of equipment daily, to assist theatre personnel as and when required.

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.

We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.

We’re also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.

Our staff oversee around 2 million patients ‘contacts’ each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
• The post holder will be responsible for the safe transfer of patients to and from the operating theatres.
• Cleaning and care of patient trolleys.
• Checking and stocking of theatre facilities and to assist the theatre personnel as required.

Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month’s pay.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.


This advert closes on Monday 23 Sep 2024

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This will involve co-ordinating care from referral through to treatment as well as ongoing follow up care. Included within this will be assistance with the navigation of the patient pathway and investigations for all patients as well as those who are under nurse led active surveillance. You will have regular contact with people affected by cancer. This will include support and signposting of patients both face to face and via telephone to ensure effective progress along care pathways in liaison with other colleagues and departments in the hospital.

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.


We are delighted to offer the opportunity for a Cancer Support Worker to join our team to work alongside the Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist team.

This Band 4 role will be based at St Albans but will require travel to other hospital sites.

We are looking for a candidate who is enthusiastic and articulate with excellent communication and organisational skills.

The post holder will also be able to prioritise their workload in order to meet competing demands and they should be able to work well within a team.

*Please note clinical experience/band 3/4 CSW and technical expertise or knowledge specific to this role is an essential criteria*

This advert may close early due to high numbers.

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Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.

You will provide effective, caring, and compassionate services to patients working with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to deliver a high standard of care and support to people affected by breast cancer, and to help individuals take control of their own care.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

We are a flexible working employer

At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.

https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

This will involve co-ordinating care from referral through to treatment as well as ongoing follow up care. Included within this will be assistance with the navigation of the patient pathway and investigations for all patients as well as those who are under nurse led active surveillance.

You will have regular contact with people affected by cancer.

This will include support and signposting of patients both face to face and via telephone to ensure effective progress along care pathways in liaison with other colleagues and departments in the hospital.


This advert closes on Thursday 3 Oct 2024

Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:- To ensure the provision of a first class clinical service To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate To undertake all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts and Divisions services plans To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Medical Division or the Trust

Responsible for assisting in the efficient and effective preparation and service of food and beverages to patients, staff and visitors including the associated cleaning and hygiene related duties. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.

These are full time posts within the MRI although rotating into to another imaging modalities may be arranged. There are posts available on both the Freeman and RVI sites although you may be required to work cross site if the service demands. The MRI unit runs an extended seven day service in which you will be expected to participate. This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Radiographer with MRI experience wishing to extend their skills and expertise whilst working in a team-based environment. Applicants must have BSc Radiography, MSc Radiography, DCR or equivalent qualification and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration. You will be expected to demonstrate your cross sections skills with a post grad qualification, appropriate courses or clinical experience. To be part of a team delivering a high quality efficient and effective radiographic service, to make an informed decision on the diagnostic images required and demonstrate a professional, caring and responsible approach to patients. A commitment to out of hours work and extended working days within the imaging department primarily based at either the Freeman or RVI site but with commitments to work within Radiology trust wide when required. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.

Interview Date: 16th October 2024 37 hours 30 minutes/week You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy. To provide an efficient, accurate and high quality pharmaceutical service from the Dispensary and Pharmacy Stores through the receipt, storage and distribution of medicines To ensure both during and outside of department opening hours, the timely and secure delivery of medicines, including IV fluids, dietary products, prescription packages and controlled drugs from the stores and dispensary to wards and departments within the trust using manual and electric trolleys. To participate in the timely assembly of medicines in both the stores and dispensary To assist in the ordering and receipt of medical and industrial gases. To order and replenish stock supplies for wards and departments throughout the trust through the top-up process. To carry out the replenishment of drugs in cardiac and anaphylaxis emergency drug boxes To replenish, cycle count, adjust and monitor stock within Omnicell automated drug cabinets on wards and departments within the trust. To monitor the automated filling of ward boxes with medicines output from the pharmacy robot. To participate in late duty, bank holiday and weekend working on a rotational basis. Contribute to the disposal of certain types of waste (e.g., cytotoxic, cytostatic and clinical waste). To assist with the locking up of the Pharmacy Stores on a rotational basis. The overriding purpose of this role is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement. Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

SSP UK



Team Member at M&S, Chelmsford Hospital M&S.

Pay Rate: £11.44 + as a little incentive, you will earn an extra £1.20 per hour for hours worked between midnight and 6am, bringing your rate of pay to £12.64 per hour.
Shift Pattern: We have Full 40 hrs roles available.


- Due to some responsibilities within the Team Member role, applicants will need to be 18 years of age or over to perform certain tasks or work on certain shifts and will be required to handle and serve alcohol.



If you're passionate about food and travel, you've come to the right place. We are the Global food travel experts, and we have something delicious for everyone. Whether you're flying, taking a train, or just passing by, we have the best food and drink options for you.

We work with more than 500 brands, from our own creations like Upper Crust, Millie’s Cookies, Café Local and Beer House, to well-known franchises like M&S, Starbucks, Burger King, The Breakfast Club & BrewDog.

Discover a career with M&S, where quality and excellence meet.Join us in upholding the standards of one of the UK's most beloved brands and contribute to the success of M&S. As part of our team, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional customer experiences.





WHY JOIN SSP AS A TEAM MEMBER?

At SSP, we don't just offer jobs; we provide dynamic career opportunities with a host of benefits:


- Employee Discounts: Enjoy up to a 50% discount on various SSP brands and franchises across the UK.
- Friends and Family App: 20% discount across our Catering, Whistlestop and Urban Express units. (T&C apply).
- Flexible Scheduling: To accommodate various lifestyles, we are promoting work-life balance.
- Free Meal: Whilst on duty.
- Continuous Growth: Access award-winning training, apprenticeships and development programs to enhance your skills and advance your career, Duty Manager Development Programme.
- Help@Hand App: from shopping discounts , GP appointments, 24/7 help line to financial and wellbeing support for you and your loved ones.
- Health and Wellbeing Support: Retail Trust, flexible working, comprehensive family-friendly leave.
- Culture: We value diversity and inclusion at SSP and we have a variety of networks to support you, such as LGBTQ+, Women’s Network, Neurodiversity and Disability and many more.
- Activities: Barista Competition, Millie’s Cookies Ice off Challenge, Superstars Recognition.
- Financial Support: Pension Plans, Life assurance, Share Incentives Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, competitive pay rates and more.






AS A TEAM MEMBER YOU’LL:


- Engage with customers and provide an outstanding customer experience.
- Ensure a clean, safe and welcoming environment.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
- Bring the SSP values to life.


Feel like you could belong at SSP? Apply now and start the best part of your journey as a Team Member!

SSP are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds, skills and perspectives.

SSP UK



Team Member at M&S, Chelmsford Hospital M&S.

Pay Rate: £11.44 + as a little incentive, you will earn an extra £1.20 per hour for hours worked between midnight and 6am, bringing your rate of pay to £12.64 per hour.
Shift Pattern: We have Full 40 hrs roles available.


- Due to some responsibilities within the Team Member role, applicants will need to be 18 years of age or over to perform certain tasks or work on certain shifts and will be required to handle and serve alcohol.


If you're passionate about food and travel, you've come to the right place. We are the Global food travel experts, and we have something delicious for everyone. Whether you're flying, taking a train, or just passing by, we have the best food and drink options for you.

We work with more than 500 brands, from our own creations like Upper Crust, Millie’s Cookies, Café Local and Beer House, to well-known franchises like M&S, Starbucks, Burger King, The Breakfast Club & BrewDog.

Discover a career with M&S, where quality and excellence meet.Join us in upholding the standards of one of the UK's most beloved brands and contribute to the success of M&S. As part of our team, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional customer experiences.





WHY JOIN SSP AS A TEAM MEMBER?

At SSP, we don't just offer jobs; we provide dynamic career opportunities with a host of benefits:


- Employee Discounts: Enjoy up to a 50% discount on various SSP brands and franchises across the UK.
- Friends and Family App: 20% discount across our Catering, Whistlestop and Urban Express units. (T&C apply).
- Flexible Scheduling: To accommodate various lifestyles, we are promoting work-life balance.
- Free Meal: Whilst on duty.
- Continuous Growth: Access award-winning training, apprenticeships and development programs to enhance your skills and advance your career, Duty Manager Development Programme.
- Help@Hand App: from shopping discounts , GP appointments, 24/7 help line to financial and wellbeing support for you and your loved ones.
- Health and Wellbeing Support: Retail Trust, flexible working, comprehensive family-friendly leave.
- Culture: We value diversity and inclusion at SSP and we have a variety of networks to support you, such as LGBTQ+, Women’s Network, Neurodiversity and Disability and many more.
- Activities: Barista Competition, Millie’s Cookies Ice off Challenge, Superstars Recognition.
- Financial Support: Pension Plans, Life assurance, Share Incentives Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, competitive pay rates and more.






AS A TEAM MEMBER YOU’LL:


- Engage with customers and provide an outstanding customer experience.
- Ensure a clean, safe and welcoming environment.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
- Bring the SSP values to life.


Feel like you could belong at SSP? Apply now and start the best part of your journey as a Team Member!

SSP are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds, skills and perspectives.

Barnet CAMHS is looking for a Clinical / Counselling Psychologist to join our friendly, supportive, and experienced multi-disciplinary specialist mental health service. We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled clinician who can contribute to addressing our treatment waiting list using a creative, robust, and dynamic approach. They should maintain clinical curiosity and engage in reflective practice as well as be able to be an advocate for children, young people, and families’ needs. Clinicians who have previous experience within CAMHS settings (including working with safeguarding, risk, and different neurodevelopmental profiles) would be at an advantage.

We are an organisation that is passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion; one that prides itself in developing the leadership capabilities of its employees, looking after their health and wellbeing, creating safe spaces for staff to speak up, and providing opportunities to mentor and be mentored. Our employees are the reason for delivering Good CQC ratings, excellent outcomes and outstanding patient experiences, so it is our aim to create a happy and healthy working environment where you can thrive and succeed.



You will help the service provide a variety of specialist psychological interventions (e.g. CBT, ACT, TF-CBT, EMDR, DBT-informed, parenting work, groups and family / systemic work) for a broad range of complex mental health concerns and neurodevelopmental differences experienced by children, young people and families within a socially, economically and culturally diverse London borough. The post primarily involves offering assessments and therapy, as well as regular opportunities to deliver supervision, consultation, groups, and other aspects of our servic

We are more than happy to talk through the post further or arrange informal visits.

The partnership between Barnet,Enfieldand Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH) and Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I) is going from strength to strength since it was originallyestablishedin 2021 forming the North London Mental Health Partnership.


Why choose to join the Partnership?

• We believe that by working together, our two Trusts can achieve more for the residents of North Central London and our patients than we can by working apart.

• Deliver the best care using the most up-to-date practise in supporting those with mental health illnesses.

• Transforming and creating a positive environment for our service users,staffand visitors.

• Creating and working together to becomea great placeto work for all our staff.

• We offer flexible working, a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives, NHS Pension and so much more.

• Generous Annual Leave Allowance

• NHS Discounts in a large variety of retail stores and services.

• We have excellent internal staff network support groups.


Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.


This advert closes on Thursday 26 Sep 2024

To provide chair-side assistance (including patients being treated under General Anaesthetic) to all grades of dental staff and students working within the dental hospital. To prepare all instruments, equipment and materials required for treatment. To provide care and support for patients undergoing a variety of treatments. To provide pre and post operative instructions and advice, so maintaining a high standard of patient care at all times. To ensure patient confidentiality is always upheld. To provide administrative assistance with regard to liaising with patients and other external agencies. To provide clinical supervision and practical training to student dental nurses and other less experienced staff on a daily basis. To ensure that cross infection control, the cleanliness of the department, stock levels and equipment are well maintained. Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust define a nurse practitioner as a qualified nurse where the primary purpose of role is to perform a specific technological procedure/s e.g., endoscopy, ultrasound in a defined patient group and/or advanced patient assessment and clinical decision making in a broad patient group. To work towards the role of an independent nurse practitioner, contributing towards the delivery of a quality service matching clinical need to available resources within the focus of specialist nursing practice: To ensure that the patient is the central focus of a streamlined patient journey ensuring optimal quality of care. Will provide a prompt response to calls from colleagues, prioritising importance and clinical need. Supports the clinical team to manage a defined caseload, activity to include assessment, investigation, diagnosis and treatment within defined protocolsand training. Provide immediate care management of patient including communication of plan to patients and significant others. Review and refer to appropriate person, e.g., AHP, resident medical staff, specialist registrar or critical care outreach team. Liaises with Patient Services Coordinator. Communicate within multidisciplinary team, ward/departmental staff and/or out of hours team. Contributes to specialist education and training to ward departmental staff, nursing and medical students. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay. You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

Kitchen Porter/Housekeeping Assistant Location: Maidstone Available Shifts : Variety of shifts covering days, nights and weekends working shifts between 6.30am to 7.15pm Salary: £11.60 per hour Benefits: Free Staff Car Parking and Holiday Pay Do you have experience working as part of a Guest Services Team, working as a Housekeeping or a Kitchen Porter and enjoys being active in their work, with attention to detail ensuring the hospital is kept clean every day for our patients. You will able to work well both as an individual and as part of a team. Whilst working as a Kitchen Porter you will assist in the supply and provision of an exceptional food service to our patients and staff, you will also be required to complete a variety of tasks to support the team including assisting the chef’s, cleaning of kitchen and dining areas and washing equipment and cutlery. As a Housekeeping Assistant you will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining patient rooms, communal areas and offices. Role Responsibilities include: To clean and wash all kitchen and service items in an efficient manor with high attention to detail and in line with company and COSHH standards Assist the chef’s in the preparation of food as requested adhering to food hygiene regulations Keep the kitchen and restaurant areas clean and tidy at all times Be completely customer focused, working together with the team to provide an efficient and effective service. To provide a high-quality housekeeping service to all areas including patient rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, ensuring that excellent standards of cleanliness and hygiene are both achieved and maintained. Support the housekeeping team in delivering of excellent patient service across all areas and departments of the hospital. To work within infection control guidelines at all times when working within clinical areas of the hospital Person Specification: Have previous housekeeping / cleaning experience within a similar environment Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills Be experienced working within a food service role providing exceptional customer service Possess a Food Hygiene certificate or be willing to undergo this training Have excellent communication and customer service skills Have knowledge of COSHH and its application. Work well both on their own initiative and as part of a team KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits: Pension Scheme Annual Flu Vaccination Free Eye Test Free Staff Car Parking If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Liz would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 231694 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer. Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

1. Working autonomously within the parameters of the role leading on implementing the delivery of quality nursing care, contributing to the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care in a recovery focused way through therapeutic engagement and activities, and taking steps to address any issues that arise. 2. Leading on and undertaking activities to ensure that the fundamentals of care are met - nutrition, hydration, hygiene, comfort, emotional and social support. 3. Co-ordinating and evaluating collaborative patient-centred care; getting feedback and improving plans with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT). 4. Providing accurate information about care in an accessible format to patients and their relatives / carers. 5. Liaising and working positively with members of the multidisciplinary team and partner organisations. 6. Administering, and monitoring the side-effects of, medication; monitoring service user compliance. 7. Safety; safe custody of medicines, sharps, clinical equipment, report all incidents following trust policy. 8. Developing the management of care needs through: a. Initial data collection b. Monitoring of individual service user / patient progress c. Feedback and discussion d. Producing reports and in-care reviews e. Devising a plan of care and interventions supervised by a Registered Nurse. 9. Leading on and directing junior to staff in providing hands-on care to service users including: a. Undertaking 1-1 engagement with service users in an honest, open and non- judgmental way. b. Recognising and valuing service users as individuals, acknowledging the importance of maintaining the service users respect and dignity at all times and ensure that the care provided respects equality and diversity. c. Developing care plans that reflect service user needs and relevant patient care documentation working in partnership with service users, wider MDT and friends/relatives/significant others. d. Ensuring the monitoring and recording service user clinical observations are undertaken, such as Physical observations and vital signs and treating or escalating as appropriate any signs or symptoms of deterioration or that do not fulfill the personal parameters to the relevant professional for treatment. Promote healthy lifestyles and give health promotion advice and support. e. Implementing the principles of recovery: encouraging and supporting service users to engage with healthy lifestyles, facilitating psychosocial activities and other activities of their interest. Where appropriate contributing to psychological interventions. 10. Escorting service users, as required, in line with Trust policies. 11. Facilitating the admission and discharge of service users, ensuring needs of the patient and service including relevant legislative or required documentation are completed. 12. Advocating for service users needs and rights within Trust policy. Encouraging and empowering service users to have an optimum level of responsibility for their individual programme of care. Knowledge and Frameworks 13. Demonstrating an enhanced understanding of Mental Health signs and symptoms and an understanding of how these may present in practice including recognition of impact on patient presentation and behaviour including risk factors. Supporting junior staff to develop understanding of mental health signs and symptoms and develop appropriate responses to these in practice. 14. Recognizing and responding appropriately to challenging behaviour in line with Trust policies and training. Supporting junior staff in managing difficult situations and deescalation and developing resilience and strategies to manage. 15. Demonstrating a depth of knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of the MHA, MCA and DOLS and other legislation applicable to the practice area and how they are implemented in practice ensuring adherence to legislation at all times. Communication 16. Contributing to an effective communication process with appropriate and accurate information to patients, carers, family, friends and colleagues. Engaging and listening carefully and actively, and responding using appropriate language and accessible communication methods and skills. Developing communication skills to enable and support difficult conversations, acknowledging cultural differences and professional boundaries. 17. Demonstrating effective clinical communication and documentation to internal and external stakeholders ensuring: effective verbal and written handover of relevant and objective information. Demonstrating ability to determine key information, ability to recognize and describe effectively symptoms of mental illness, distress or of a deteriorating patient, and ability to escalate issues of concerns effectively and in a timely manner 18. Contributing towards the on-going quality of service and care by managing the patient caseload, organizing care including delegating tasks and duties appropriately to staff with relevant Competency, identifying and mitigating any risk issues in relation to the service users health and social care. Informing the relevant Health care professionals if there are any significant: a. Changes in the service users physical or mental state b. Factors relevant to the service user c. Incidents related to the service user 19. Maintaining timely and accurate service user written/electronic records in line with Trust policy. Use care plans, pathway documents and Information System progress notes appropriately and in a timely manner 20. Reporting, without delay, any safety or security concerns to maintain the safety of service users, carers, staff and others to appropriate persons ( this could include clinical, environmental, legaL) 21. Understanding and contributing to the Trust risk assessment policy, including being aware of the need to follow all safeguarding procedures; being aware of the necessity to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults at all times when working with service users. 22. Responding respectfully to concerns / complaints raised by patients, families and carers and escalate in accordance with trust polices. 23. Maintaining confidential information in accordance with Trust Policies. Teamworking and Professional development 24. Protecting service users, self and others by maintaining a clean and healthy environment in accordance with health and safety and infection control policies. Ensuring safe working practices and working environment including monitoring and maintaining cleanliness of the service area and report, without delay, all hazards - real and potential. Leading audit and compliance activities and reports. 25. Working in ways that support shared responsibility within the team: demonstrating support, respect and courtesy towards colleagues; working in a professional manner and with Trust values always in mind, respecting the boundaries of the relationship with service users/patients, carers and staff. 26. Leading, attending and participating in team meetings and contributing ideas to multi- Professional team discussions. 27. Engaging in reflective practice to ensure effective patient care is based on evidence based practice and with Trust values in mind. Attending staff training and meetings including reflective practice groups and activities including the development of reflective portfolio. 28. Participating in supervision by nominated senior staff member, including annual review of performance as part of the appraisal (or PADR) system. Providing supervision to Provide supervision to Band 3 and 4 non-registered staff. 29. Demonstrating own role to others and acting as role model to others at all times in accordance with Trust values providing junior leadership role. 30. Undertaking mandatory training as required by Trust policy other CPD training related to the role or area of work. Maintain a relevant work development portfolio and comply with all requirements of NMC revalidation 31. Contributing to clinical or governance reviews of the teams activity and the monitoring of performance. Contributing to relevant audit practice development on research activity that may be taking place in the work area. 32. Contributing in training and development programmes of staff and supporting the clinical placements of student nurses. 33. Acting as lead for the assessment and co-ordination of the Care Certificate for all Healthcare Support Workers in the clinical area, particularly if reasonable adjustments need to be made to complete training and learning. 34. Ability to fulfil all the requirements of the role (including physical) and if unable to then reasonable adjustments may need to be made either to your role or place of work to ensure safety of self, staff and patients. 35. Undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the band and nature of the post Research and Quality 36. Contributing to research and audit activities, disseminating knowledge and results and contributing to relevant audit practice development on research activity that may be taking place in the work area. 37. Contributing to service improvement (Quality Improvement and Innovation) and developments, benchmarking exercises.

As aRegistered Mental Health Nurseyou provide direct personal care to service users/ patients, without direct supervision, and co-ordinate the care given by colleagues.

The post holder will deliver high quality safe nursing care, ensuring consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence which comply with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional conduct.

The role includes leading the delivery of comprehensive service user assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of person-centered care in a collaborative way. The post holder will co-ordinate a first class service that includes assessment and monitoring of physical health, maintaining service users rights, supervising junior staff and students, working collaboratively with the Multi-Disciplinary Team and maintaining a safe and therapeutic working environment and accurate records. Band 5 nursing roles are only open only to staff with a nursing registration, obtained as a result of completing a qualification recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Main duties of the job:
• Able to provide quality care that is responsive to service user’s needs, without close supervision
• Teaching ability
• Resilient: able to cope with difficult interpersonal situations.
• Approachable Self-aware, self-confident and intrinsically motivated to do a good job and to motivate others
• Forms very effective working relationships with colleagues
• Advocates for all individuals, particularly those with protected characteristics; promotes equality and diversity
• Empathy for service users including individuals who have experienced mental health problems.
• Loyal and able to advocate for and show pride in the work area and organization and demonstrates values of trust and NHS
• Flexibility to work shift patterns across 24hrs, 7days a week and across all clinical areas as required

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust(SLaM) provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK as well as substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. We work closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London and are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. There are very few organisations in the world that have such wide-ranging capabilities working with mental illness. Our scope is unique because it is built on three major foundations: care and treatment, science and research, and training.

1. Working autonomously within the parameters of the role leading on implementing the delivery of quality nursing care, contributing to the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care in a recovery focused way through therapeutic engagement and activities, and taking steps to address any issues that arise.

2. Leading on and undertaking activities to ensure that the fundamentals of care are met - nutrition, hydration, hygiene, comfort, emotional and social support.

3. Co-ordinating and evaluating collaborative patient-centred care; getting feedback and improving plans with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).

4. Providing accurate information about care in an accessible format to patients and their relatives / carers.

5. Liaising and working positively with members of the multidisciplinary team and partner organisations.

6. Administering, and monitoring the side-effects of, medication; monitoring service user compliance.

7. Safety; safe custody of medicines, sharps, clinical equipment, report all incidents following trust policy.

8. Developing the management of care needs through:

a. Initial data collection

b. Monitoring of individual service user / patient progress

c. Feedback and discussion

d. Producing reports and in-care reviews

e. Devising a plan of care and interventions supervised by a Registered Nurse.



9. Leading on and directing junior to staff in providing hands-on care to service users including:

a. Undertaking 1-1 engagement with service users in an honest, open and non- judgmental way.

b. Recognising and valuing service users as individuals, acknowledging the importance of maintaining the service user’s respect and dignity at all times and ensure that the care provided respects equality and diversity.

c. Developing care plans that reflect service user needs and relevant patient care documentation working in partnership with service users, wider MDT and friends/relatives/significant others.

d. Ensuring the monitoring and recording service user clinical observations are undertaken, such as Physical observations and vital signs and treating or escalating as appropriate any signs or symptoms of deterioration or that do not fulfill the personal parameters to the relevant professional for treatment. Promote healthy lifestyles and give health promotion advice and support.

e. Implementing the principles of ‘recovery’: encouraging and supporting service

users to engage with healthy lifestyles, facilitating psychosocial activities and other activities of their interest. Where appropriate contributing to psychological interventions.

10. Escorting service users, as required, in line with Trust policies.

11. Facilitating the admission and discharge of service users, ensuring needs of the patient and service including relevant legislative or required documentation are completed.

12. Advocating for service users’ needs and rights within Trust policy. Encouraging and empowering service users to have an optimum level of responsibility for their individual programme of care.

Knowledge and Frameworks

13. Demonstrating an enhanced understanding of Mental Health signs and symptoms and an understanding of how these may present in practice including recognition of impact on patient presentation and behaviour including risk factors. Supporting junior staff to develop understanding of mental health signs and symptoms and develop appropriate responses to these in practice.

14. Recognizing and responding appropriately to challenging behaviour in line with Trust policies and training. Supporting junior staff in managing difficult situations and de’escalation and developing resilience and strategies to manage.

15. Demonstrating a depth of knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of the MHA, MCA and DOLS and other legislation applicable to the practice area and how they are implemented in practice ensuring adherence to legislation at all times.

Communication

16. Contributing to an effective communication process with appropriate and accurate information to patients, carers, family, friends and colleagues. Engaging and listening carefully and actively, and responding using appropriate language and accessible communication methods and skills. Developing communication skills to enable and support difficult conversations, acknowledging cultural differences and professional boundaries.

17. Demonstrating effective clinical communication and documentation to internal and external stakeholders ensuring: effective verbal and written handover of relevant and objective information. Demonstrating ability to determine key information, ability to recognize and describe effectively symptoms of mental illness, distress or of a deteriorating patient, and ability to escalate issues of concerns effectively and in a timely manner

18. Contributing towards the on-going quality of service and care by managing the patient caseload, organizing care including delegating tasks and duties appropriately to staff with relevant Competency, identifying and mitigating any risk issues in relation to the service users’ health and social care. Informing the relevant Health care professionals if there are any significant:

a. Changes in the service user’s physical or mental state

b. Factors relevant to the service user

c. Incidents related to the service user

19. Maintaining timely and accurate service user written/electronic records in line with Trust policy. Use care plans, pathway documents and Information System progress notes appropriately and in a timely manner

20. Reporting, without delay, any safety or security concerns to maintain the safety of service users, carers, staff and others to appropriate persons ( this could include clinical, environmental, legaL)

21. Understanding and contributing to the Trust risk assessment policy, including being aware of the need to follow all safeguarding procedures; being aware of the necessity to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults at all times when working with service users.

22. Responding respectfully to concerns / complaints raised by patients, families and carers and escalate in accordance with trust polices.

23. Maintaining confidential information in accordance with Trust Policies.

Teamworking and Professional development

24. Protecting service users, self and others by maintaining a clean and healthy environment in accordance with health and safety and infection control policies. Ensuring safe working practices and working environment including monitoring and maintaining cleanliness of the service area and report, without delay, all hazards - real and potential. Leading audit and compliance activities and reports.

25. Working in ways that support shared responsibility within the team: demonstrating support, respect and courtesy towards colleagues; working in a professional manner and with Trust values always in mind, respecting the boundaries of the relationship with service users/patients, carers and staff.

26. Leading, attending and participating in team meetings and contributing ideas to multi- Professional team discussions.

27. Engaging in reflective practice to ensure effective patient care is based on evidence based practice and with Trust values in mind. Attending staff training and meetings including reflective practice groups and activities including the development of reflective portfolio.

28. Participating in supervision by nominated senior staff member, including annual review of performance as part of the appraisal (or PADR) system. Providing supervision to Provide supervision to Band 3 and 4 non-registered staff.

29. Demonstrating own role to others and acting as role model to others at all times in accordance with Trust values providing junior leadership role.

30. Undertaking mandatory training as required by Trust policy other CPD training related to the role or area of work. Maintain a relevant work development portfolio and comply with all requirements of NMC revalidation

31. Contributing to clinical or governance reviews of the team’s activity and the monitoring of performance. Contributing to relevant audit practice development on research activity that may be taking place in the work area.

32. Contributing in training and development programmes of staff and supporting the clinical placements of student nurses.

33. Acting as lead for the assessment and co-ordination of the Care Certificate for all Healthcare Support Workers in the clinical area, particularly if reasonable adjustments need to be made to complete training and learning.

34. Ability to fulfil all the requirements of the role (including physical) and if unable to then reasonable adjustments may need to be made either to your role or place of work to ensure safety of self, staff and patients.

35. Undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the band and nature of the post

Research and Quality

36. Contributing to research and audit activities, disseminating knowledge and results and contributing to relevant audit practice development on research activity that may be taking place in the work area.

37. Contributing to service improvement (Quality Improvement and Innovation) and developments, benchmarking exercises.


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