Registered Nursing Associate | Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen to come and be part of our purpose built Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit
We are looking for passionate, dedicated and highly motivated individuals to be part of a transforming team at Prospect Place Male Psychiatric Unit(15 bedded unit) at Birch Hill Hospital.
You will act as a positive role model that positively reflects the philosophy of the unit and the values of the trust. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals interested and committed to delivering excellent care within a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment.
As a qualified nursing associate on you will have the chance to demonstrate your skills in many different clinical situations. Your contribution to the quality of care provided will be valued by the wider multi-disciplinary team. There is support and supervision for further study that relates to secure nursing care including mentorship.
We are committed to working collaboratively with our patients to provide personalised care and treatment. Your will have the opportunity to work with other members of the nurisng team, the ward doctor, consultant psychiatrist and also link in with the GP, physiotherapist, occupational therapist and other external agencies.
You will support the nursing team and the wide MDT with the monitoring of physical health e.g. physical health screening, bloods, ecgs, wound care, medication administration, reviewing risks and care plans under the supervision of a senior colleague.
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
As part of this package we are able to offer support and assistance with the following:- Preceptorship programme for newly qualified staff
- Opportunities to access the Clinical Skills Programme .
- Opportunity to participate in other groups and training e.g. end of life steering group, falls steering group
- Opportunity for further professional development including training in mental illness and physical health care e.g. catheter care, wound care.
- Undertake comprehensive assessments and be involved in the review of care plans and risk assessments.
- Support families and carers in accordance with information governance and consent.
- Assist the Unit Manager in developing a service that will ensure that the needs of patients are met with regard to their age, spiritual, cultural, ethnic and sexual orientation.
- To assist the Unit Manager with the on-going development of the unit
- In consultation with the multi-disciplinary team, ensure high standards of individual care for patients and that they are fully consulted and involved in every aspect of their care.
- To provide management and clinical supervision to members of staff.
- To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and both statutory and non-statutory organisations involved with client care
- To assist the Unit Manager in ensuring high quality of evidence-based practice is carried out by all staff within the unit.
- To participate in the recruitment process, as required.
- This advert closes on Tuesday 15 Oct 2024