Qualified Mental Health NursesNHS

Job summary

At Brockfield House we are a Multidisciplinary team that provides individualised care aimed at reducing risk, recovery and rehabilitation to prevent further offending.

We work closely with external agencies such as MAPPA, MOJ, Parole Board, Probation Services, and Border force. Our Service is covered by 7 wards across the site that provides supports people between the ages of 18-65 who are detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 or court order.

To work independently and accountably as part of a team of clinicians offering 24 hr mental health access and information in the locality of the Trust. The service will be 7 days a week, 24 hours a day for 365 days a year working shifts in an in-patient setting.

To act as a role model to Health Care Assistants, supervising to ensure high quality care is given.

Work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team.

To deliver a high quality and effective operational service to patients with complex needs, in accordance with the principles and objective of the Trust and its vision as identified in the service.

To work collaboratively with others within the new organization to provide an exemplary level of care to service users and their carers.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible along with other nursing staff for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of all care aspects of individual patient's care.

Attending to the physical and psychological needs of the patients under the care of the nursing team.

Act as key worker and co-worker for a designated group of clients.

Delivery effective individualised care by supervising staff in the assessment of patient's condition. Ensure that accurate and objective information is recorded and signed by the appropriate member of staff.

Job description

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed description of the role and responsibilities.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.