Associate Practitioner opportunity on our PICU ward in Basildon Mental Health Unit. 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.
Responsibilities
* To act as a role model to other colleagues within the team.
* Work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, clinicians & other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team.
* To deliver high quality, effective operational service to people with mental health needs, in accordance with the principles & objective of the Trust and its vision as identified in the service. The job requires the post holder to work flexibly and undertake a change in role at short notice.
* To work collaboratively with others within the new organisation to provide an exemplary level of care to service users and their carers.
* To rotate in taking the lead role in the physical health needs of service users and therapeutic activities.
* To provide training in aspects of care to new starters on the unit.
* To be responsible along with other members of the team for the implementation of all care aspects of individual care planning.
* Attending to the physical and psychological needs of the patients under the care of the nursing team.
* Act as an associate worker for service users.
* To take on a lead role for the service such as physical health monitoring.
* Ensure that accurate and objective information is recorded and signed by the appropriate member of staff.
* Establish therapeutic relationships with individual service users, relatives and carers are maintained by the nursing team. Contribute towards the formulation of care.
* Ensure effective and confidential communication at all times maintaining strict confidentiality with regard to any information concerning patients and colleagues.
* Demonstrate an awareness of the needs of carers of patients with mental health problems.
* Be aware of the Mental Health Act 1983 and be aware of clients detained under section of the Mental Health Act 1983 in the clinical area.
* 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.
* We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
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.
* Season ticket loans are interest‑free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
* Be involved in the planning for the patient’s discharge and transfer from the clinical areas in line with Care Programme Approach, Community Care Act 1990 and discharge policy.
* Observe any changes in a patient’s physical condition or mental state and document and report in an appropriate manner.
* Assist patients towards self‑care and independence.
* Understand the need for personal responsibility in relation to using the correct techniques for moving and handling patients.
* Act in a relaxed manner, thereby contributing to the creation and maintenance of a calm and relaxed atmosphere/environment.
* Establish positive professional and appropriate relationships with patients adopting a non‑judgemental approach. Always be prepared to listen and treat each patient with respect and courtesy; valuing them as individuals.
* Carry out planning and organisation of the therapeutic and social activities for patients in the clinical area.
* To participate in managerial supervision.
* Participate in therapeutic and social activities/groups.
* As appropriate and necessary assist patients who have the need to use hoists and wheelchairs.
* As requested take on security and environmental responsibilities.
* Completion of audits including but not limited to weekly physical health observations, VTE assessments, weekly cleaning audits, resusitation bag checks.
* To participate in the role of the security nurse.
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