Description
Schoen Clinic York is rated 'Good in all areas' by the Care Quality Commission (latest inspection report ).
Schoen Clinic York are looking for an experienced and qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the team at an exciting time as our service grows to capacity, and we launch more investment into our newly refined outpatient service.
We are ideally looking for a full time nurse to join us but would be open to discuss potential job sharing and part-time opportunities.
You'll also receive a welcome bonus of up to £2,500!
The role of a Senior Staff Nurse is to lead the nursing provision supporting the Clinical Manager, provide supervision to the nursing team and ensure the team provide the best and most diligent service to our patients.
Clinical
Lead an MDT, supporting a caseload of patients with an allocated key nurse, a co-worker HCA and allocated MDT representatives.
Have an allocated lead area for the service, e.g., the management of self-harm, up-keep of the clinic room in line with policies and procedures.
To ensure that the highest standard of evidence-based nursing care is delivered to all patients and their families,
To act as patient advocate, ensuring privacy, dignity and confidentiality are met,
To report any issues that are identified by patients or their relatives on a timely basis,
To ensure a high standard of infection control and the prevention of all avoidable healthcare associated infections,
To administer all drugs and medications as per the local policies and procedures,
To report to the lead nurse any nursing issues of significance or concern,
To ensure that all policies, procedures, guidelines and work instructions that relate to nursing are followed,
To maintain sound and effective working relationships and communication with all hospital staff and consultants,
To maintain an appropriate standard of confidentiality. Any disclosures of confidential information (including personal information kept on computer or other media) made unlawfully outside the proper course of duty will be treated as a serious disciplinary offence.
Ensure that the requirements of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Children Act are fulfilled, as applicable.
Support
Supervise and manage a group of nurses and HCA’s within your team.
Ensure own monthly clinical supervision and undertake supervision of the nurses within the team.
Ensure own annual appraisal is completed with Lead Nurse and complete appraisals of nurses and HCA’s with your team.
To attend Organisational meetings and functions, as required
To ensure the wards comply with all health and safety requirements and that appropriate policies and procedures are adhered to.
To ensure the safety of all members of staff, visitors and patients
To ensure that all near-misses or non-compliances are reported, and appropriate actions taken, as required
Administrative
To ensure that all provision of nursing care is documented on a timely basis and accurately reflects the patient experience
To undertake risk assessments and participate in Health & Safety audits, as required. Principle Duties
As listed under 'Clinical'
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Details
Location
Schoen Clinic York
Job Type
Full Time, Permanent
Category
Nursing
Salary
Up to £37,445 per annum depending on experience
Closing Date
21 September 2023
Benefits
Skills
Key Skills & Experience
Educational (Essential)
Registered nurse
Mentorship course
Educational (Desirable)
Valid ILS provider certificate
Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
Specific Training, Skills & Knowledge (Essential)
Skills and knowledge up to date with current nursing practice
Ability to plan care
Ability to manage a personal caseload
Understanding of on-going professional development requirements
Good communication skills - Verbal & written
Understanding of private medicine and the relevant legislative frameworks
Knowledge of clinical governance
Knowledge of care standards & the role of the CQC
Specific Training, Skills & Knowledge (Desirable)
Ensure mandatory training is attended
Maintain current awareness regarding nursing services
Successfully complete the immediate life support course on an annual basis
Experience (Essential)
Minimum of one years post registration experience
Experience within a surgical setting
Other
Sound interpersonal skills
Excellent customer care skills
Enthusiastic
Self-motivated and Flexible
