Registered Mental Health Nurse

Responsibilities include: -

To take charge of the service in the absence of the Clinical Lead and Senior Nurse Practitioner to ensure its smooth running and that standards of care are maintained

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes with service users, and to ensure that support is provided in accordance with individual plans for the people we support

To establish and maintain good relationships between the people we support, relatives and staff

To ensure the delivery of an individualised treatment plan for the people we support

To deliver on medication management as per the company Policies and Procedures for Medicine Management, NMC and The Care Quality Commission

An interest in mental health rehabilitation and promoting independence would help, however, skills can be transferred across from other professional training.

You may be involved in clinical reviews with our Responsible Clinician and liaise with GPs, MDTS and families. A full Supervision/Appraisal approach will be available. Daily support and guidance is available from peers and supervisors.

In line with Alternative Futures Group mission, vision and values the job holder will provide

effective operational/clinical leadership and management to achieve the delivery of operational

business objectives and plans. Demonstrating through evidence that the services we provide create

a world where the people we support control their own lives.

Advanced Practitioners

Multi-disciplinary team

Investigations & Compliance Manager

Practice supervision of frontline staff working to deliver the clinical programme in line with the supervision framework and organisational standards.

Growth

Support the Registered Manager on local projects, innovations and modernisation

within the services

Financial

To ensure all service delivery is provided using economical consideration.

To demonstrate value for money and to make recommendations for expenditure.

To ensure service delivery complies with relevant legislative requirements and to

adhere to systems in place that ensure qualitative outcomes for service users.

To ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory service delivery requirements and

to operate services in accordance with relevant legislation.

To adhere to systems in place to meet all information requirements and to comply

within the AFG Performance Management Framework.

Respond to analysed data from the Performance Management Framework identifying

potential risks and take appropriate action to ensure compliance.

To ensure services are delivered in line with Corporate Governance and meet the

qualitative requirements.

To manage the performance of individuals through supervision, appraisal, disciplinary and

grievance procedures.

To work effectively with the Registered Manager to deliver a culture that is based on the

principles of PSI/PCP

To provide effective leadership and clear direction to Support staff, including

Ancillary staff.

To act as the Named Nurse for a designated number of service users.

To compile reports and presentations as required.

To promote and encourage the application of Best Practice in service area.

To support staff and service delivery by leading, motivating and challenging

inappropriate practice.

To ensure at all times that service delivery remains fit for purpose.

To ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation and to operate services that

promotes the safeguarding of adults and children where relevant.

To uphold and promote equality and diversity in employment processes.

Responsibilities common to all AFG Nurses

To take responsibility for operational service delivery in the absence of the Manager

and Deputy.

Establish, maintain and develop professional working relationships with colleagues.

To contribute generally to the development of quality services.

To uphold the values, mission and vision of AFG at all times.

To adhere to AFG policies and procedures and to operate within the law at all times.

To demonstrate continuous professional development, encouraging others to do the same and to operate within the AFG performance management framework.

To comply with Equality and Diversity policy

To comply with the Code of Conduct.

To represent the organisation in a professional capacity whilst working alongside other Primary and Secondary Care professionals

To ensure effective and safe medication management.

To support and undertake clinical risk assessment and to manage within agreed guidelines /protocols.

Lea Court Independent Hospital in Warrington is a Mental

Health Independent Hospital. Lea Court specialises in the rehabilitation of people with severe and enduring

mental health conditions. We aim to develop the skills to reintegrate

successfully back into their communities with the support of a strong MDT,

including an occupational therapist, Responsible Clinician and nursing team

including support staff. We pride ourselves on our community links and the

support they give to ensure our service users can meet their vocational and

community network needs to support them on discharge. Lea Court has up to a

two-year pathway that promotes discharge from day one. We have a full

assessment route for both the nursing and occupational therapist team that is

reviewed within the MDT and goals set in collaboration with the service user on a monthly basis

Qualifications

Experience

Essential: - Essential criteria; - Recent experience of working with people with enduring mental health problems or learning disabilities Evidence of maintaining PREP

Desirable: - Desirable criteria; - Experience of supervising staff

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities