Staff Nurse

The postholder is responsible for the

assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of

programmes of care.

You will be designated to take

charge regularly of the ward.

The postholder is required to supervise

staff and be able to teach qualified and unqualified staff, including basic and

/ or post basic students.

The

staff nurse will at all times work within the spirit of the NMC code of

Professional Conduct for trained nurses and local policies.

You will need to have a passion for working with

people with mental health needs and possess excellent communication skills as

you will be alongside other professionals, families and carers.

Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7-day service.

Job Share(s) Considered

Utilise

nursing skills to assess, plan and implement and deliver care to patients who

are in an acute phase of their illness

Organise

the provision of care and act as Named Nurse / Associate Nurse for a

specified group of patients.

To

function as a member of a multi disciplinary team taking appropriate

responsibility for the implementation of decisions made by the team

Ensure

planned nursing care is implemented and evaluated, take appropriate action in

the light of evaluation.

Participate

in training programmes for both trained and untrained staff

In

conjunction with the university and Senior Staff Nurses ensure training

programmes / objectives for learner nurses are implemented.

To

be responsible for implementing drug administration procedures according to

laid down policy.

Maintain

standards of care to highest level within available resources.

Maintain

confidentiality in respect to the patient at all times

To

actively participate in line management with senior and junior members of

staff.

To

liaise effectively with other wards and services. To develop and maintain relationships with

providers statutory and non-statutory

To

maintain confidentiality in respect of the patient / client at all times.

Communicate

clearly with patients, their families and all other mental health

professional groups about their health problems and care plan.

Actively

participate in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives, eg.

clinical audit, essence of care or clinical policy development.

Play

an active role in PCF multi disciplinary reviews and ward rounds, reporting

on the nursing assessment of the patients progress and participating further

in multi disciplinary care planning.

Ensure

that patients are encouraged to play a part in the Care Plan and to sign it;

and ensuring they receive a copy of it.

This is to promote person centred planning

Participate

in the Glenbourne wide response team which responds to any untoward incident

and undertake associated training.

Provide

mentorship for students

Attend

and participate in meetings ie. Case Conference, Mental Health review

tribunals

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Qualifications

Experience

Skills

Knowledge