Job summary
As a leading Learning Disability andMental Health Charity, we provide healthcare and support for people withserious mental illness along a recovery pathway influenced by a psychosocialintervention framework.
We ensure the people we support canmove along a pathway towards independence at their own pace and build theircoping and lifestyle skills gradually within a therapeutic environment.
We value our people and truly believein making a difference through the service we provide.
As well as working within a greatteam and a great culture, you can expect to earn a competitive salary rangingfrom £ - £ per hour dependent upon experience as well as an annualholiday allowance of 33 days inclusive of bank holidays.
Salary based on post qualificationexperience, pro rata depending on actual working hours
We are committed to providing ongoingtraining and development opportunities for our staff and support newlyqualified nurses through preceptorship. We also provide support withrevalidation with the NMC, and ongoing professional development and careerprogression.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities include: -
To take charge of the service inthe absence of the Clinical Lead and Senior Nurse Practitioner to ensure itssmooth running and that standards of care are maintained
To assess, plan, implement andevaluate programmes with service users, and to ensure that support is providedin accordance with individual plans for the people we support
To establish and maintain goodrelationships between the people we support, relatives and staff
To ensure the delivery of anindividualised treatment plan for the people we support
To deliver on medication managementas per the company Policies and Procedures for Medicine Management, NMC and TheCare Quality Commission
An interest in mental healthrehabilitation and promoting independence would help, however, skills can betransferred across from other professional training.
You may be involved in clinicalreviews with our Responsible Clinician and liaise with GPs, MDTS and families.A full Supervision/Appraisal approach will be available. Daily support andguidance is available from peers and supervisors.
About us
WeaverLodge is an independent hospital based in the heart of Winsford inCheshire. Weaver Lodge is a 20 bed unitthat works within a rehabilitation model.
The unit looks to offer a pathway for people living with mental healthissues. The unit supports individuals tolook at areas which have previously brought them into contact with inpatientservices and improve independence and quality of life.
We are a mixed-gender unit and we supportpeople on their rehabilitation journey from hospital or living in a securesetting to community-based living.
We employ a range of roles includingNurses, Occupational Therapists and Support Workers with knowledge andskills to ensure service users receive person-centredrehabilitation programmes to achieve their goals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In line with Alternative Futures Group mission, vision andvalues the job holder will provide
effective operational/clinical leadership and management toachieve the delivery of operational
business objectives and plans. Demonstrating through evidencethat the services we provide create
a world where the people we support control their own lives.
Dimensions:
Professional working relationships with:
· Advanced Practitioners
· Multi-disciplinary team
· Head of Quality & Compliance
· Quality Improvement Manager
· Investigations & Compliance Manager
Practice supervision of frontline staff working to deliver theclinical programme in line with the supervision framework and organisationalstandards.
Key Results Areas
Growth
· Support the Registered Manager on local projects, innovationsand modernisation
within the services
Financial
· To ensure all service delivery is provided using economicalconsideration.
· To demonstrate value for money and to make recommendations forexpenditure.
Quality
· To ensure service delivery complies with relevant legislativerequirements and to
adhere to systems in place that ensure qualitative outcomes forservice users.
· To ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory servicedelivery requirements and
to operate services in accordance with relevant legislation.
· To adhere to systems in place to meet all informationrequirements and to comply
within the AFG Performance Management Framework.
· Respond to analysed data from the Performance ManagementFramework identifying
potential risks and take appropriate action to ensurecompliance.
· To ensure services are delivered in line with CorporateGovernance and meet the
· qualitative requirements.
· To manage the performance of individuals through supervision,appraisal, disciplinary and
grievance procedures.
People
· To work effectively with the Registered Manager to deliver aculture that is based on the
principles of PSI/PCP
· To provide effective leadership and clear direction to Supportstaff, including
Ancillary staff.
· To act as the Named Nurse for a designated number of serviceusers.
· To compile reports and presentations as required.
· To promote and encourage the application of Best Practice inservice area.
· To support staff and service delivery by leading, motivatingand challenging
inappropriate practice.
· To ensure at all times that service delivery remains fit forpurpose.
· To ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation and tooperate services that
promotes the safeguarding of adults and children where relevant.
· To uphold and promote equality and diversity in employmentprocesses.
Responsibilities common to all AFG Nurses
· To take responsibility for operational service delivery in theabsence of the Manager
and Deputy.
· Establish, maintain and develop professional workingrelationships with colleagues.
· To contribute generally to the development of qualityservices.
· To uphold the values, mission and vision of AFG at all times.
· To adhere to AFG policies and procedures and to operate withinthe law at all times.
· To demonstrate continuous professional development,encouraging others to do the same and to operate within the AFG performancemanagement framework.
· To comply with Equality and Diversity policy
· To comply with the Code of Conduct.
· To represent the organisation in a professional capacitywhilst working alongside other Primary and Secondary Care professionals
· To ensure effective and safe medication management.
· To support and undertake clinical risk assessment and tomanage within agreed guidelines /protocols.
· To ensure that your own clinical professional practice is keptup to date.
· To respond appropriately to complaints and compliments in linewith AFG policy.
· To work flexibly in accordance with organisational need.
· To travel within the operational business area of AFG
· Attendance at mandatory and developmental training.
· To disseminate corporate messages, feeding back issues andrecognising staff achievement.
· To work in accordance with AFG competency frameworkdemonstrating competence in the following areas:
§ Communication
§ Customer Focus
§ Empowerment
§ Initiative
§ Leadership
§ Continuous Improvement
Infection Control
All employees are required to be familiar with and comply withinfection prevention and control
policies relevant to their area of work.
Health & Safety
You have a legal responsibility not to endanger yourself, yourfellow employees and others by your individual acts or omissions. The postholder is required to comply with the requirements of any policy or procedureissued in respect of minimising the risk of injury or disease. All accidentsmust be reported to your Line Manager and in line with the general philosophyof the organisation. As such, all staff are required to work in accordance withthe Health & Safety at Work Act.
Confidentiality
As a member of staff for Alternative Futures Group you areexpected to uphold the principles of confidentiality and protect allinformation from inappropriate disclosure. This is particularly important wherethe information is of a personal or sensitive nature. Alternative Futures Grouphas developed procedural guidance to support staff in understanding theirresponsibilities regarding confidentiality and disclosure which must be adheredto at all times.
Please Note: All employees should be aware that due to thenature of work Alternative Futures Group undertakes there are elements of riskrelating to behaviours that may be described as challenging and moving andhandling. Appropriate training will be offered and staff will be required toparticipate. There may be a risk due to passive smoking.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
1. Recent experience of working with people with enduring mental health problems or learning disabilities Evidence of maintaining PREP
Desirable
2. Experience of supervising staff
Qualifications
Essential
3. Essential criteria
4. Registered Nurse on part 3/part 13 of NMC Register. Registered Nurse on part 5/part 14 of NMC Register
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
5. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Ability to work as a member of a team. Effective interpersonal skills. Demonstrate a positive attitude towards service users. Demonstrate a working knowledge of MHA (1983) and other relevant documents. Display a commitment to self-development and development of other staff. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships Computer literate
Desirable
6. Working knowledge of current practice in relation to people with enduring mental health problems or learning disabilities. Knowledge of other relevant legislation Care Standards Act 2000, 1990 Community Care Act. Knowledge and ability to participate in clinical supervision. Evidence of personal development