Staff Nurse - Organic inpatient MHSOP

Whether you're an experienced Registered Nurseor a Newly Registered Nurse, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a service that puts patient care first.You will have the time and support to make a real difference every day. Student Nurse's that are due to register in the next 3 months are very welcome to apply. Full training and Preceptorship programme will be provided to help you build confidence and develop your career in this specialist area. Westerdale South are looking for an enthusiastic Mental Health Nurse to join the team. We are passionate about teamwork and in creating a great place to work. In this role, the successful candidate will improve the lives of those with mental ill health by minimising the impact of their condition through delivery of excellent services. You will be compassionate in meeting the needs of patients and be professionally accountable and responsible for patient care, undertaking a range of clinical/therapeutic interventions. You will act as named nurse to patients. In addition, you will facilitate the development of others within the team and to support student nurses as well as be responsible for the day to day running of the ward. At all times, you will promote a positive image of mental health services for other people and the wider Trust.Main duties of the job Westerdale South is a 14 bedded, mixed sex environment for assessment and treatment for patients with an organic illness. Your main duties will include:

• Maintaining patients' dignity, privacy and safety at all times. Assessing risk
• Adhering to mental capacity and mental health act.
• Supporting patients who can present with behaviour's that challenge using both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment plans.
• Maintaining high professional standards.
• Delivering and planning evidenced based care in collaboration with the patient, families and wider MDT.
• Assessing patient need and delivering appropriate and timely interventions.
• Safe administration and storage of medicines.
The MDT team consists of medical staff, psychology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language services, dietetics and physical health care, due to this we are able to offer a comprehensive assessment of each patient and their individual needs. Daily MDT report outs and discussions aid the holistic approach to our care on Westerdale South and contribute to the effective treatment and management of each patient, whilst considering discharge planning throughout their in-patient journey.

Working for TEWV NHS Trust you can expect fantastic training and development opportunities with the strong links we have developed at our local universities'. Post-grad qualifications can be supported throughout your career pathway in mental health practice, as well as clinical skills or leadership & management skills, that can lead onto more senior roles within the organisation, helping you to identify and build upon a career pathway. Future planning is supported by the Trust's Talent Management and Workforce Development Team, so we can continue to build upon our commitment of being well led and to deliver excellent care to our communities in either leadership & management or clinical practice modules.