Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Work with carers and families from admission to the unit to discharge.

2. Help carers / families understand the inpatient system and processes and be a source for high quality information that is easy to understand.

3. To work proactively with the allocated inpatient units. Supporting communication processes between the clinical unit and carers/families; enabling units to create a compassionate and responsive approach to families and carers.

4. Empower families / carers to access information and to be part of planning (with CYP consent).

5. Have knowledge and networks of the local area to support carers and families with information and signposting.

6. To be a point of liaison with the Unit on family and carer matters, specifically quality improvement initiatives to enable more robust and inclusive engagement / involvement.

7. Help families / carers raise concerns where necessary and take action to escalate those concerns if necessary.

8. Champion the role of families / carers as partners within units, supporting the families and carers to ensure their voice is heard and they are seen as equals in patients inpatient care pathway.

9. Maintain accurate records and comply with local procedures for record keeping, confidentiality and security.

10. To act as a champion for families, carers, patients and their interests and involve the public and patients in the policy development and decision-making.

11. To ensure all public and patient contact with the office is of the highest professional standard.

12. To embed patient and public involvement at all levels of decision making.

13. Provide carer support to carers, friends and families of those admitted to the ward.

14. Ensure all 72 hour carer phone calls are completed and followed up.

15. Ensure all carers receive a copy of the wards carers pack, including our carer letter.

16. Invite carers to ward reviews.

17. Collating themes from the carer cards in reception to support development to the strategy and our service.

18. Lead on the monthly carers group, ensuring carers are invited and followed up.

19. Maintain professional boundaries with both service leaders and carers at all times.

20. Document carer input on the Carenotes system and ensure information is circulated to team.

21. Refer carers to Carer services and support.

22. Build links with local carer charities, such as Carers Support West Sussex.

23. Attend the locality Triangle of Care meeting, held quarterly, to represent the carers voice and review our carer involvement through the use of the Triangle of Care self- assessment.

24. Create a relapse prevention and support plan with the carer.

25. Initiate and follow up referrals to carer support.

26. Monitor the progress of the carer strategy and link into the triangle of care lead.

Promoting Rights and Signposting

1. Sharing information to support understanding and preparing for Care Plan Approach (CPA) meetings; Understanding and preparing for Care Education and Treatment Reviews (CETR).

2. Family and individuals rights, including legal frameworks (MHA, MCA, Human Rights Act, Child and Families Act).

3. The community teams and their roles (CYPS, CAMHS, IASS, CCGs).

4. Signpost to groups in their local area and on Social Media.

5. Information about key policies (eg. NICE, STAMP, Transforming Care).

6. Signposting when they may need legal advice and how to go about this.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of the post and the post holder may be requested to carry out any other duties which are appropriate to their post and banding.

The post may change over time to meet organisational requirements and the job description may be changed after consultation with the post holder at any time

PROFESSIONAL, TRAINING, AND DEVELOPMENT

1. Maintain a continuing professional development portfolio.

2. Complete mandatory training in line with Trust policy and procedures.

3. Participate in the staff appraisal process and to undertake for any staff you manage.

4. Participate in local induction programmes for new staff as required.

5. Comply with policies and agreed procedures for annual leave, sickness and time owing.

6. Keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy.

7. To be professionally accountable for the maintenance of standards and professional practice as set by Trust Policies/Procedures, and relevant professional codes of standards and guidelines.

8. Contribute to the learning environment conducive for students and other staff in training.

9. To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust nursing/AHP strategy.

10. To promote awareness of the professional role within the team and across the service.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ III or equivalent level of experience
• Good general education with Maths and English to GCSE standard or equivalent.

Desirable

• Specialist Peer Support Training

Knowledge

Essential

• Lived experience as a carer of a person with mental health condition or illness

Skills/Experience

Essential

• Relevant previous experience of working in an administrative/secretarial environment.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in health care environment.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's Wood Centre

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Health Care Assistant role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• An understanding of working in a healthcare setting
• Vocational qualification at Level 2 or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge or personal care and related procedures

Desirable

• Experience of working in a care setting

Communication Skills

Essential

• Evidence of working in a team
• Effective oral/written communication and interpersonal skills

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Avenue

Southend

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Health Care Assistant role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• An understanding of working in a healthcare setting
• Vocational qualification at Level 2 or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge or personal care and related procedures

Desirable

• Experience of working in a care setting

Communication Skills

Essential

• Evidence of working in a team
• Effective oral/written communication and interpersonal skills

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Avenue

Southend

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will ensure that improvements in the planning, implementation and evaluation of care are based on user involvement and feedback from consumer networks and individuals. To promote a model of recovery and social inclusion and facilitate evidence based care.

Responsibility for the management of staff in the designated area; ensuring that staff are supervised, appraised, offered advice, and developed to the best potential with educational needs met within the Multi-disciplinary Team, including learners allocated to the wards.

Carry out any other duties commensurate with the duties of this post. This is an outline job description and may be subject to change according to the needs of the service, in consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Honours Degree in relevant subject / relevant professional qualification

Desirable

• Postgraduate Degree in relevant subject.
• Formal management qualification.

Skills

Essential

• Minimum five years post qualification / post graduate experience.
• Minimum of three years adult mental health experience.
• 2 years' experience of working in secure mental health services or with mentally disordered offenders.
• Experience of working closely and developing relationships and working in partnership with other statutory agencies at a management level.

Desirable

• Experience in other NHS or local authority adult services.
• Experience of working in other statutory or voluntary agencies

Knowledge

Essential

• In-depth knowledge of adult mental health.
• In-depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983/2003
• In-depth knowledge of current policy and legislation.

Desirable

• Able to manage projects from inception to completion within deadlines, and evaluate.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Edward House

The Linden Centre

Chelmsford

CM1 7LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the role are as listed in the earlier section. Please see included job description for more detail.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent OR relevant significant experience
• Management/Secretarial or equivalent training/experience

Desirable

• Management Qualification
• Knowledge of Medical secretariat

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of management policies and procedures and interpretation
• A thorough understanding of confidentiality issues across the NHS

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Essex

North Essex

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure effective communication with clients, carers, visitors and staff. Make effective use of evidence based practice in day to day clinical practice. Implement and ensure effective use of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act where necessary. Represent nursing team and provide reports for Managers Hearings and Mental Health Act Tribunals. Ensure safe standards apply to the administration of medication. Ensure adherence to Trust policies and procedures at all times. Be an effective role model to all staff within the working environment. Participate in teaching programmes with all staff including students. Have an awareness of own development and training needs. Maintain a learning environment. Assist in the induction of new staff. Attend mandatory courses. Participate in Clinical supervision, providing structured and regular meetings with identified health care assistants. Undertake other link roles for specified areas as required, including Infection Control, Health and Safety, PALS liaison and Student Placements. Support colleagues in interventions relating to the management of violence and aggression, including de-escalation techniques and the use of physical intervention (DC&R techniques) as necessary. Ensure staff are aware of Trust Fire Procedure, may be required to act as Fire Officer in the absence of senior clinician. Ability to work flexibly over a 24 hour period in order to meet the operational requirements of the unit. Undertake any additional duties deemed appropriate to grade. Communicate policies and procedures within the service and externally to ensure effective understanding and implementation. Maintain effective relationships with service users, their relatives, friends and other carers. Maintain effective relationships with members of the Trust and other statutory and voluntary organisations.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• oRMN

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development.

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of continued learning.

Desirable

• Experience within Adults inpatient settings.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cherrydown Ward, Basildon Mental Health Unit

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The responsibilities of the role are split between Key and Core Clinical Functions with a selection listed below. Please find full list of responsibilities within the attached Job Description.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Responsible for the clinical leadership of a team of nurses in an Acute setting
• Responsible for the assessment implementation and evaluation of care plans for individual service users
• To assist the Ward Manager in setting and maintaining high standards of care and evaluating quality outcomes
• Participate in a range of assessments provided during a 24 hour period
• To take charge of the unit in the absence of the person with continuing responsibility,
• To teach and supervise the team, including qualified, non-qualified and learners
• Maintain good standards of communication, both oral and written, in accordance with NMC guideline

Core Clinical Functions

• Assist the Team Manager in the day to day operation of the clinical area, and the development of the team.
• Contribute to the development of the service by participating in forums/ steering groups/ meetings as required.
• Work collaboratively as a Key Worker within the multidisciplinary team, acting as a role model for good practice; this includes liaising with associated professionals and other agencies, and offering support and guidance to clinical team as necessary.
• Ensure effective communication with clients, carers, visitors and staff. Make effective use of evidence based practice in day to day clinical practice.
• Implement and ensure effective use of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act where necessary. Represent nursing team and provide reports for Managers Hearings and Mental Health Act Tribunals.
• Ensure safe standards apply to the administration of medication.
• Ensure adherence to Trust policies and procedures at all times. Assist with the development and/or revision of policies and procedures as necessary.
• Undertake other link roles for specified areas as required, including Infection Control, Health and Safety, PALS liaison and Student Placements.
• Take a lead and support colleagues in interventions relating to the management of violence and aggression, including de-escalation techniques and the use of physical intervention (DC&R techniques) as necessary.
• Ability to work flexibly over a 24 hour period in order to meet the operational requirements of the unit.
• Maintain effective relationships with service users, their relatives, friends and other carers.
• Maintain effective relationships with members of the Trust and other statutory and voluntary organisations

For more detail on this jobs role please see attached Job Description or contact our team.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Education

Essential

• RMN ENB 998 or equivalent

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to be a role model of good practice.
• Proven ability to work whilst under pressure.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act & Mental Capacity Act.

Desirable

• Research and development skills and relevant qualification.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Significant experience at Band 5.
• Evidence of post qualifying continued learning.
• Literate in IT/Computer Skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Lakes

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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