• Job Description

  Req#: C9798-0038?language=en&page=128&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Mortimer Ward is a 21 bed admission ward for adults predominantly aged 18 to 65 with acute mental illness. Our patients often have complex needs and the successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for a holistic approach to meeting those care needs. We work closely with allied health professionals within the Unit and our aim is to maximise the health and wellbeing of the patients in our care, supporting them and their families. The Trust and the ward has a number of initiatives focusing on clinical leadership, operational management and strategic planning which will offer opportunities for professional development. The Unit is currently undergoing extensive environmental redevelopment works which will enhance the patient experience, ward safety and therapeutic facilitation.

  We are looking to appoint motivated and dynamic individuals to join our Multi-disciplinary team. Part of your role is to ensure patient care is of the highest standards supporting the Nursing and Medical team, acting as a role model at all times and using your initiative to maintain quality and safety.

  If you require any further information please contact Greg Luetchford, Ward Manager on 01432 220922

  Main duties of the job

  Put patient care at the heart of the work you do to improve health care outcomes and service delivery

  Deliver the highest standards and quality outcomes possible

  Be the best you can be, always look for ways to improve and develop to reach your potential

  Encourage others to develop themselves and the service through improvement, innovation and continuous development

  Joint working with others, e.g. patients, colleagues in the delivery of high quality healthcare

  Build positive working relationships, respecting and valuing others, being helpful and inclusive

  Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to deliver interventions both on the ward and in the community

  To work with patients on a one to one and group basis to develop independent living skills and provide psychoeducation

  To carry out enhanced observations of patients/clients to support with the management of presenting risks

  About us

  We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.

  We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.

  We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.

  We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.

  At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.

  We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.

  Date posted

  12 March 2024

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £22,816 to £24,336 a year pro rata for part time

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time

  Reference number

  C9798-0038

  Job locations

  Mortimer Ward, Stonebow Unit

  Stonebow Road

  Hereford

  HR1 2ER

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • Behave consistently with the values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these on day-to-day basis.
  • Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
  • Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.
  • As part of the ward team, support the wards senior nursing staff by assisting them to produce the best possible standards of care and practice from within the available resources.
  • Carry out assigned duties involving direct patient care in support of and supervised by a registered nurse.

  For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • Behave consistently with the values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these on day-to-day basis.
  • Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
  • Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.
  • As part of the ward team, support the wards senior nursing staff by assisting them to produce the best possible standards of care and practice from within the available resources.
  • Carry out assigned duties involving direct patient care in support of and supervised by a registered nurse.

  For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-level, NVQ3) in Care or Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE, NVQ2) in care and will be expected to undertake the relevant level 3 qualification on appointment to post
  • Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust
  • Management of Actual and Potential Aggression (MAPA) training
  • I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer

  Experience

  Essential

  • Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
  • Experience of working in a care environment

  Desirable

  • Experience working with working age adults with acute mental health needs

  Skills & Abilities

  Essential

  • Role modelling good behaviour to support others and the maintenance of a positive culture
  • A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
  • Ability to praise and be supportive to others
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
  • Treat patients with respect and dignity
  • Ensure that own actions support equality, diversity, rights and quality
  • Ability to follow a clear instruction and feed back to senior staff.
  • Good knowledge of clinical and environmental hygiene guidelines and standards
  • Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative
  • Maintain confidentiality at all times

  Desirable

  • IT Skills

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Good English
  • Can demonstrate a sound awareness of the Mental Health Act
  • An awareness of risk management and how this may present itself

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-level, NVQ3) in Care or Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE, NVQ2) in care and will be expected to undertake the relevant level 3 qualification on appointment to post
  • Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust
  • Management of Actual and Potential Aggression (MAPA) training
  • I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer

  Experience

  Essential

  • Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
  • Experience of working in a care environment

  Desirable

  • Experience working with working age adults with acute mental health needs

  Skills & Abilities

  Essential

  • Role modelling good behaviour to support others and the maintenance of a positive culture
  • A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
  • Ability to praise and be supportive to others
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
  • Treat patients with respect and dignity
  • Ensure that own actions support equality, diversity, rights and quality
  • Ability to follow a clear instruction and feed back to senior staff.
  • Good knowledge of clinical and environmental hygiene guidelines and standards
  • Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative
  • Maintain confidentiality at all times

  Desirable

  • IT Skills

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Good English
  • Can demonstrate a sound awareness of the Mental Health Act
  • An awareness of risk management and how this may present itself

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

  Address

  Mortimer Ward, Stonebow Unit

  Stonebow Road

  Hereford

  HR1 2ER

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

  Address

  Mortimer Ward, Stonebow Unit

  Stonebow Road

  Hereford

  HR1 2ER

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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