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Job Title: Community Psychiatric Nurse - Band 6 Trust:Devon Partnership NHS Trust Location:Trust also covers areas in Exeter, Torquay, Ivybridge, Barnstaple. Main hospitals are exeter and Torquay. Pay Rates:£21.80 to £34.87 Shift Patterns:7:30am to 3:30pm, 7:30am to 12:30pm, 9am to 5pm, 12:30pm to 8:30pm, 3:30pm to 8:30pm, 8pm to 8am, About the Trust: Welcome to Devon Partnership NHS Trust - Mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services. We provide a wide range of NHS services to people with mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity needs in Devon, the wider South West region and nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health and wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise and resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe and focused on peoples recovery. Why might this job interest you? This position allows nurses to deliver crucial mental health support and interventions directly within the community, positively influencing patients' lives. The flexibility inherent in a bank role means nurses can tailor their schedules to fit personal commitments, promoting a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, the diverse community settings offer rich opportunities for skill enhancement, professional autonomy, and engaging with individuals from various backgrounds. The ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care on a flexible schedule makes this role both professionally rewarding and personally accommodating. What you can add: Providing robust assessment of patients (by telephone or face-to-face) who have been referred due to presenting with mental health difficulties. Identifying appropriate care pathways and ensuring the least restrictive option to meet the needs of the patient and ensuring their wellbeing. Signposting to appropriate care providers (including primary and tertiary care). Raising concerns to senior staff for support and management. Completingdocumentation and planning care for patients. Presenting cases to Multi-Disciplinary Team for discussion around care pathway. Liaison with colleagues nursing, occupational therapy, medics, psychology and admin. The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above. What you'll need: A minimum of 6 months paid experienceas a Community Psychiatric Nursein anUKhospital environment within the last 3years Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursingpractices *Full UK driving licence and own vehicle. *Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills. The benefits we can offer you in return: Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life. Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly. Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies. Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time. Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements. Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy. Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience. Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more. Who are NHS Professionals? NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements. Apply Today By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Following an assessment, to provide practical and recovery focused support to service users and carers as described in their care plan. Working with care coordinators or lead clinicians to provide clearly defined recovery focused interventions, in line with care packages. To attend and actively participate in team meetings/care plan review meeting and team training as appropriate. To positively promote and support independent living for service users in the community by maintaining extensive knowledge and links with the community resources and actively supporting service users to access them. To develop a rapport with service users based upon professional support and collaboration but within appropriate boundaries. To provide regular and practical support to service users and carers to maintain dignity and independence. To enable service users to acquire daily living skills: living ordinary lives (e.g. shopping and cooking). To help service users to gain access to resources to include benefits and welfare rights. To help service users to access information on health promotion. To help service users with gaining skills in accessing physical health services and monitoring their health needs in the community. To help identify early signs of relapse by monitoring the clients progress, level of functioning and mental state and updating the care coordinator or other staff involved in the care of the client. To support service users to develop self- management tools and coping strategies. To maintain adequate records as required by existing procedures; entering appropriate details in case records. To adhere to the Trust Risk Assessment Policy, escalating to senior staff without delay, any concerns around clinical risks for clients. To use electronic service user records to record care plans, pathway documents and progress notes appropriately and in a timely manner in accordance with the Trust Policy. Report, without delay any safety or security concerns to maintain the safety of service users, carers and staff and others to appropriate authorities and or/ organisations. To understand and contribute to the Trust Risk assessment policy, including being aware of the need to follow all safeguarding procedures : being aware of the need to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults at all times when working with service users. To adhere to the teams local Lone working policy To provide practical support in emergency situations as required by the care co-ordinator (i.e. arranging protection of property, transporting, arranging services, arranging protection of pets, collecting prescriptions, clothing) Contribute to the planning of protocols and developing the service to the clients as appropriate. To liaise and work in close co-operation with members of the Mental Health and LD and CBSS Management and other mental health professionals, and voluntary and private sector agencies as required To raise any concerns regarding service user care or service delivery.

Job Purpose The principal purpose of the job is to improve the psychological health & wellbeing of people within the post holders specialist field of practice. DAAIT forms part of the Devon Adult Autism & ADHD Service (DAANA) This will be achieved in this post through undertaking the following areas of responsibility: 1.To ensure the systematic provision of a high quality psychological service to autistic individuals as a key component of integrated mental health and wellbeing services across Devon Partnership NHS Trust, and the wider Devon system. 2.Providing clinical leadership and supervision for less experienced staff, trainees and volunteers employed by or attached to the service. 3.Working with Senior Leads in further development of ASC post diagnostic provision across Devon 4.Carrying a specialist caseload of autistic clients, many of whom will have comorbid neurodevelopmental and/or mental health conditions. 5.Providing advice and consultation to clients, families/carers, professionals/other services & teams, within health & social care 6.To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within professional and Trust guidelines as lead specialist. 7.The post holder with receive regular professional and clinical supervision in accordance to Trust policy and to Professional Practice Guidelines set out by the British Psychological Society or appropriate designated Professional Body. 8.Observe, and abide by all relevant Professional Codes of Conduct and Practice including the British Psychological Society. The post holder will be fully registered with the Health Professions Council as a condition of employment Duties and Responsibilities Communication and Working Relationship Skills To communicate in a highly skilled and sensitive manner with clients who may have specific difficulties in understanding and/or communicating and who may be hostile, antagonistic or highly emotionally disturbed To work closely with colleagues in the multi-professional integrated mental health and wellbeing service on a day to day basis To communicate with a wide range of health & social care staff in hospital and in community settings in a highly skilled and sensitive manner, complex and sensitive information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under the services care. To provide support & guidance in the application of psychological principles and techniques, and to foster reflective practice. To maintain and build good working relationships with senior professional staff and managers in the DAANA service, wider post diagnostic Devon system, and across the Trust. To foster a positive approach to the integrated mental health and wellbeing service and to enable effective negotiation Analytical and Judgemental Skills To provide psychological service to a range of autistic adults who may be suffering from a variety of serious psychological disorders, and behavioural problems. Carrying out specialist psychological, psychometric assessments, the preparation of reports, and the communication of complex, sensitive and distressing information to people with ASC/neurodevelopmental conditions. To undertake triage functions, including decision making in relation to prioritisation of waiting list, and allocation to junior colleagues caseloads. To provide psychological therapies, developing specialist psychological formulations and assessments of clients, including risk assessments, formulating plans for their psychological treatment and implementing specialist psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups. Proficiency in in both individual and group therapy approaches is desirable. To support the Professional Head, Operational & Strategic Lead, Practice and Strategic Development Lead and Professional Leads by undertaking service development and redesign projects and coordinating the resulting work within the team. Planning and Organisational Skills To plan and organise own work within the service setting and to contribute to the development and improvement of provision of psychological services within the commissioned post diagnostic ASC team (DAAIT), and where necessary the wider DAANA service, to best meet the organisations strategy and priorities. Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy Responsible for assessment regarding treatment for people and providing a formulation of their difficulties, including advising on plans for a range of evidence based psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families, groups and service delivery systems To provide expert psychological therapies, developing specialist psychological formulations and assessments of clients, formulating plans for their psychological treatment and implementing specialist psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups, and to demonstrate awareness of diversity issues. To undertake this work collaboratively with individual and others (as appropriate) To provide advice, guidance and consultation on psychological aspects of living with ASC/neurodevelopmental conditions diagnostic pathways, and appropriate treatment approaches to colleagues, other service providers, patients, supporters and families. Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Implementation The post holder is accountable for their own professional actions, acting within Trust policies and procedures and Professional Practice Guidelines To implement policies and procedures for the provision of psychology and therapy services within DAAIT/DAANA and other services within the Trust To support the R&D activities of the psychology and wider service. Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources To be responsible for the safe keeping of equipment under own use, this includes psychometric tests, and other assessment tools Responsible for managing resources for psychologists and other assigned staff under the direction of Lead Psychologist Responsibility for Human Resources, e.g. Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management To lead and professionally supervise less experienced psychology/therapy staff, trainees and volunteers. To provide placement responsibilities for trainee staff. To contribute to the provision of therapy supervision for non-psychology/therapy staff providing psychological therapies within other Trust teams. To support placements for trainee staff in line with professional guidelines To work with senior leads to ensure continued evidence based service development. Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties To maintain accurate records, compliant with Trust Practice Standards. To be responsible for using an email account to generate, monitor, and respond to the e-mail traffic by which the Trust conducts much of its internal communication. Responsibility for Research and Development To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual work, and within wider service. To conduct project work including specific areas of audit, research or service evaluation As a clinician to be responsible for collecting clinical practice and outcome data that contributes to building practice based evidence and service evaluation. To participate in service audits and relevant research projects. Freedom to Act The post holder is accountable for their own professional actions, acting within Trust policies and procedures and Professional Practice Guidelines To work autonomously within clinical professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the governance of psychological practice within the locality/specialty. Interpretation of professional and Trust guidelines, and implementing policies in conjunction with peers, Head of Profession and Operational Lead. To provide expert and specialist clinical psychology expertise and advice guidance and consultation on psychological aspects of patient care to colleagues, other service providers, patients, supporters and families Any Other Specific Tasks Required To ensure all clinical care and treatment provided by psychologists/psychotherapists/therapists is carried out under appropriate supervision and leadership. To ensure that all relevant staff groups continuously update the skills and techniques relevant to their clinical work. Review of this Job Description This job description is intended as an outline indicator of general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing service needs. This job description is to be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder on an annual basis.

You will be required at the surgery premises and elsewhere to provide medical care including related administration as follows: Working booked surgeries, to include both reactive and proactive medical care. Associated paperwork. Record keeping using the EMIS Web system - The successful candidate is required to keep proper records of attendance, visits by and to any patients and all such other records as are required by NHS legislation or are reasonably required by the Practice.

Clinical Responsibilities: To provide treatment room services to the level of competency achieved within the confines of Practice Protocols and Procedures. To promote and maintain high standards of nursing care in accordance with the NMC Code of professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses. To provide Chronic Disease Management clinics to the level of competency achieved within the confines of Practice Protocols and Procedures Assist in the monitoring and observation of patients. Ensure that the principles of Infection Control are always adhered to. Report any concerns relating to a patients condition to either a senior nurse or, in their absence, the doctor on-call. On occasions when a more senior nurse is not on duty or available to the practice nurse, the on-call GP must be approached with any matters of concern. Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments, plus giving opportunistic health promotion advice as appropriate. Undertake training as required for the developing role of a treatment room nurse. Responsibilities within the Nursing Team: Make the most effective and economical use of all supplies and equipment. Work flexibly with the team in the planning of rotas to enable adequate staff cover during periods of annual leave, sickness absence and training. Maintain accurate, confidential and contemporaneous records of care, both manual and electronic as appropriate. Attend and participate in relevant staff meetings and communicate effectively any relevant information within the team. Use information technology for updating patient records and retrieving audit information as required. To fully participate in administrative and professional responsibilities of the Nursing Team. To fully participate in the education and training of students in all disciplines as required. To liaise with other Health/Social Professionals as appropriate. Professional Responsibilities: To keep abreast of developments in nursing care as appropriate. To abide by the Practice policies and protocols. To be aware of all aspects of Health & Safety issues, for example, Fire and Emergency procedures, COSHH, Manual Handling procedures, disposal of clinical waste and infection control. This list is not exhaustive. Support junior colleagues in their development by encouragement, informal teaching and coaching. To attend meetings as directed by the Nurse Team leader or member of the senior management team and/or partners. To record and report all accidents and take appropriate action. To be aware and adhere to local child protection procedure and facilitate effective communication with the PHCT via a senior colleague. To adhere to the guidelines as set down by the NMC

Job Purpose To provide a comprehensive administration support to the Specialist Community Health Team for Learning Disabilities based in Exeter. There will be an expectation for the post holder to be highly motivated, flexible and multi-skilled with excellent organisational skills. The post holder will have high standard word processing skills and computer literacy. They will be required to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of Information Technology. The post holder will need to meet deadlines, collate data and maintain standards relating to administrative processes. They will need to be able to work within a team effectively and share work streams where appropriate. Where the post holder is employed within a community team, they will coordinate the outpatient waiting lists and clinics and support the processes and systems for these teams. Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Job Title: Community Psychiatric Nurse - Band 6 Trust:Devon Partnership NHS Trust Location:Trust also covers areas in Exeter, Torquay, Ivybridge, Barnstaple. Main hospitals are exeter and Torquay. Pay Rates:£21.80 to £34.87 Shift Patterns:7:30am to 3:30pm, 7:30am to 12:30pm, 9am to 5pm, 12:30pm to 8:30pm, 3:30pm to 8:30pm, 8pm to 8am, About the Trust: Welcome to Devon Partnership NHS Trust - Mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services. We provide a wide range of NHS services to people with mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity needs in Devon, the wider South West region and nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health and wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise and resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe and focused on peoples recovery. Why might this job interest you? This position allows nurses to deliver crucial mental health support and interventions directly within the community, positively influencing patients' lives. The flexibility inherent in a bank role means nurses can tailor their schedules to fit personal commitments, promoting a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, the diverse community settings offer rich opportunities for skill enhancement, professional autonomy, and engaging with individuals from various backgrounds. The ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care on a flexible schedule makes this role both professionally rewarding and personally accommodating. What you can add: Providing robust assessment of patients (by telephone or face-to-face) who have been referred due to presenting with mental health difficulties. Identifying appropriate care pathways and ensuring the least restrictive option to meet the needs of the patient and ensuring their wellbeing. Signposting to appropriate care providers (including primary and tertiary care). Raising concerns to senior staff for support and management. Completingdocumentation and planning care for patients. Presenting cases to Multi-Disciplinary Team for discussion around care pathway. Liaison with colleagues nursing, occupational therapy, medics, psychology and admin. The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above. What you'll need: A minimum of 6 months paid experienceas a Community Psychiatric Nursein anUKhospital environment within the last 3years Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursingpractices *Full UK driving licence and own vehicle. *Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills. The benefits we can offer you in return: Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life. Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly. Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies. Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time. Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements. Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy. Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience. Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more. Who are NHS Professionals? NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements. Apply Today By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

A principal purpose of this job is to improve clinical outcomes for autistic adults. This will be achieved through provision of Speech & Language assessments, and evidenced based interventions, as well as consultation, guidance and advice as part of the post diagnostic provision for autistic adults (DAAIT). The role is provided as part of the countywide service, and requires working closely with local health and social providers.

Job Title: Community Psychiatric Nurse - Band 6 Trust:Devon Partnership NHS Trust Location:Trust also covers areas in Exeter, Torquay, Ivybridge, Barnstaple. Main hospitals are exeter and Torquay. Pay Rates:£21.80 to £34.87 Shift Patterns:7:30am to 3:30pm, 7:30am to 12:30pm, 9am to 5pm, 12:30pm to 8:30pm, 3:30pm to 8:30pm, 8pm to 8am, About the Trust: Welcome to Devon Partnership NHS Trust - Mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services. We provide a wide range of NHS services to people with mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity needs in Devon, the wider South West region and nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health and wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise and resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe and focused on peoples recovery. Why might this job interest you? This position allows nurses to deliver crucial mental health support and interventions directly within the community, positively influencing patients' lives. The flexibility inherent in a bank role means nurses can tailor their schedules to fit personal commitments, promoting a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, the diverse community settings offer rich opportunities for skill enhancement, professional autonomy, and engaging with individuals from various backgrounds. The ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care on a flexible schedule makes this role both professionally rewarding and personally accommodating. What you can add: Providing robust assessment of patients (by telephone or face-to-face) who have been referred due to presenting with mental health difficulties. Identifying appropriate care pathways and ensuring the least restrictive option to meet the needs of the patient and ensuring their wellbeing. Signposting to appropriate care providers (including primary and tertiary care). Raising concerns to senior staff for support and management. Completingdocumentation and planning care for patients. Presenting cases to Multi-Disciplinary Team for discussion around care pathway. Liaison with colleagues nursing, occupational therapy, medics, psychology and admin. The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above. What you'll need: A minimum of 6 months paid experienceas a Community Psychiatric Nursein anUKhospital environment within the last 3years Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursingpractices *Full UK driving licence and own vehicle. *Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills. The benefits we can offer you in return: Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life. Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly. Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies. Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time. Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements. Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy. Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience. Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more. Who are NHS Professionals? NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements. Apply Today By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Job Purpose To assess and treat own specialist caseload of clients within identified setting To act as clinical OT within the inpatient services, ensuring effective planning and delivery of the service and to manage the Belvedere Ward and Rougemont Ward OT teams ensuring effective planning and delivery of the service. To ensure supervision of OT staff within Franklyn Hospital is to a high standard. To contribute to the development of high quality occupational therapy service through the professional clinical guidance frameworks including audit. To provide professional advice and expertise to the multi-disciplinary teams across both wards at Franklyn Hospital To report to Belvedere and / or Rougemont Ward Managers and Professional OT Lead any OT and /or professional issues and any operational issues. Duties and Responsibilities Communication and Working Relationship Skills To develop and maintain effective communication structures to facilitate two way communication on professional and Trust issues within the OPMH Directorate To provide professional advice to Belvedere Ward and Rougemont Ward MDT teams, ensuring professional representation in the local decision making process and an awareness of the contribution of OT in acute OPMH setting. To chair professional meetings as required. To receive, interpret and provide highly complex and sensitive information about and to: Patients and families / carers re assessment, care planning, treatment and review where there may be significant distress, resistance and/or communication barriers to engagement. Multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the provision of consistent and well-coordinated care Primary care teams regarding patient care External agencies also involved in the provision of care e.g. voluntary and private sector, Local service forums, service user and carer groups. To inform the Lead OT for OPMH and / or Ward Managers on capacity, performance and development issues within Franklyn Hospital and to work with others to acknowledge achievement and resolve identified problems. To ensure that effective mechanisms are in place to advice the Lead OT of OT activity. Analytical and Judgemental Skills To analyse individual patient needs, make decisions and use initiative and professional judgement in evaluating and implementing individual care. To provide specialist assessments of people, in particular information regarding levels of functional performance in areas of self care and activities of daily living. This will form part of the overall assessment, contributing to discharge planning and possible longer term treatment. Planning and Organisational Skills To organise and deliver effective professional governance. To plan, organise and maintain professional networks and interest groups within the network. To contribute to teaching and learning activities and to provide mentoring / coaching and development activities for OT staff. To support in the overall development and coaching of MDT staff. To work within the OPMH Directorate to plan and implement the OT service supporting the development of new roles and students in line with service developments. Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy To undertake specialist clinical work within the OPMH Directorate To maintain accurate and timely patient records in accordance with professional and Trust guidelines. Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Implementation To contribute to the development and ensure the maintenance of appropriate clinical and professional standards in line with national policy and guidance. To contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies and clinicalpolicies relating to the profession ensuring the service continues to evolve to meet the needs ofpatients and their families / carers. To contribute to service and policy changes within the OPMH Directorate relating to wider service development in the network. To advise the ward managers and Lead OT on the impact of local and national policies and initiatives in OPMH Directorate. To promote the use of evidence- based practice and the development of practice based evidence. Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources The post holder is not responsible for any financial budgets but must be aware of utilising resources in a cost effective manner. Responsibility for Human Resources, e.g. Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management To provide leadership to OTs within the OPMH Directorate. To work closely with clinical and management colleagues to ensure efficiency and cost effectiveness of the service. To contribute and to support the development of new roles within the service. To provide leadership and supervision to OT staff and other colleagues, ensuring effective supervision arrangements, objective setting, appraisal and continual professional development. To engage and empower OTs in OPMH inpatient settings in relation to the modernisation agenda. To ensure effective governance arrangements are in place for the OT team across Belvedere and Rougemont Wards. To support students while on placement at Franklyn Hospital. Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties To ensure that administrative systems are in place to support professional governance.

Number of staff responsible for: 3 8 on each shift To carry out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, interventions and evaluations for children and young people is provided. To ensure delivery of high quality residential service for disabled children detailed: National Minimum Care Standards of Childrens Homes. This will include: Undertaking a comprehensive, children/person-centred, nursing assessment and prepare care plans in consultation with the children/young people, their parents/carers and supporting professionals, to provide the best nursing care Implementation of care plan and advocating for the children/young people. Evaluation of effectiveness of care plan provided in partnership with children and young people parents and carers and support professionals. Ability to implement research-based practice Following successful completion of preceptorship, ability to supervise junior and unqualified staff Ability to administer medicine within relevant Trust and legislative guidance e.g. NMC Standards for Medicines Management 2010 and the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. Ability to undertake risk assessment and develop risk management strategies for individual children and young people who present with challenging behaviour. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the key elements of relevant Legislation for Disabled Children in Residential Services. Ensure the ordering storage, administration and disposal of medication complies with relevant trust and legislative guidance e.g. NMC Standards for Medicines Management 2010,Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and MHA (1983) See Job Description for further details

Working autonomously within the parameters of the role leading and supporting junior staff and wider care team to implement the delivery of quality nursing care, contributing to the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care in a recovery-focused way through therapeutic engagement and activities, and taking steps to address any issues that arise. Leading and supporting/teaching junior staff on risk assessment and risk management that involves making decisions based on knowledge of the research evidence, knowledge of the individual service user and their socialcontext, knowledge of the service users own experience and clinical judgment. Advocating for service users needs and rights within Trust policy. Encouraging and empowering service users to have an optimum level of responsibility for their individual programme of care. Demonstrating an enhanced understanding of Mental Health signs and symptoms and an understanding of how these may present in practice including recognition of impact on patient presentation and behaviour including risk factors. Supporting and teaching junior staff to develop understanding of mental health signs and symptoms and develop appropriate responses to these in practice. Recognising and responding appropriately to challenging behaviour in line with Trust policies and training. Leading and coordinating junior staff and the wider care team in the management of difficult situations and de-escalation anddeveloping resilience and strategies to manage, including on leading staff and patient de-briefing sessions. Demonstrating a depth of knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty and other legislation applicable to the practice area and how they are implemented in practice ensuring adherence to legislation at all times. Teaching junior staff to understand the legal frameworks that support their practice. Contributing to an effective communication process with appropriate and accurate information to patients, carers, family, friends and colleagues. Engaging and listening carefully and actively, and responding using appropriatelanguage and accessible communication methods and skills. Developing communication skills to enable and support difficult conversations, acknowledging cultural differences and professional boundaries.

To work as an autonomous practitioner within the standards of professional practice laid down by the Charted Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Work is undertaken with a diverse, highly complex population of service users, many of whom have multiple pathologies or no formalised medical diagnosis. To use available evidence base and work in partnership with service users, carers, colleagues and other stakeholders. To identify the limits of their practice and when to seek advice or refer to another professional or service. To offer interventions that are person centred, respecting choice and values. To use a problem-solving approach, identifying and managing risk, and working in the most appropriate environment for service users and their carers ensuring equitable and accessible service provision. To offer interventions aimed at empowering service users to take responsibility for self-management, where this is possible. To work with service users individually or in groups, as appropriate. To independently manage a caseload of service users with complex health and social care needs. To undertake specialist service user-centred assessments using analytical and clinical reasoning skills to develop and implement programmes of care and treatment. This requires the maintenance of a high level of clinical competence within the fields of anatomy, physiology and pathology, especially neurological and orthopaedic pathologies. To assess for, recommend, monitor and prescribe (where appropriate) aids, equipment, footwear, specialist seating/wheelchairs and postural control systems in order to ensure that people with additional physical disabilities are able to live as independently as possible and minimise the physical demands on carers. The physiotherapist must take a holistic view of the service user and their wellbeing considering all factors and not purely focus on a specific medical condition, sign or symptom. To respect and uphold the rights, dignity, values, and autonomy of service-users, including their role in the assessment, diagnostic, treatment and / or therapeutic process. To use clinical reasoning and reflection to evaluate and interpret a range of complex information gathered during assessment and intervention with service users. To evaluate outcomes, for self and supervised staff, in order to measure the effectiveness of interventions and use this to re-assess and modify goals/ interventions or develop discharge plans, working within Trust & CSP guidelines and local and national standards of practice, ensuring own and others quality of practice. To use verbal and non-verbal communication tools to gain valid informed consent prior to assessment and intervention and use the legal framework pertaining to service users who lack the capacity to consent. To work autonomously with service users in a range of settings including their home, out in the community, day care, work or college placements and other health settings. To facilitate an integrated approach to care and incorporate the service users therapeutic management into Care plans. To ensure service users receive an equitable service by acting as a professional advocate in referring and facilitating access to other disciplines within the MDT, generic healthcare services, social services and voluntary organisations; demonstrating a sound knowledge of eligibility criteria for these services. To supervise junior colleagues and students to ensure a high standard of service user care.

If you do not hold a QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, an equivalent qualification, or the Care Certificate you will need to complete the Care Certificate within 3 months of commencement of the Band 3 post. If you have a minimum of 6 months experience in the last 2 years working in a care role, but do not hold the Care Certificate you can complete the form Care Certificate Evidence Document from the additional documentation list to evidence that this experience is equivalent to the 15 standards as set out within the Care Certificate. You will need to take this completed form to interview where it will be reviewed by the appointing manager and if you meet the criteria, the manager can approve this in place of completing the Care Certificate. More information about the content of the Care Certificate can be found atusing the link provided We will also offer entry onto our Apprenticeship programme to initially undertake the Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship which opens to applications every 6 months, if your role is appropriate. This allows entry onto our career progression pathway to enable you to undertake further training to degree level clinical posts. If you are interested developing a career in care but do not have the relevant experience required then please contact our Practice Education Team who give your details of our up and coming apprenticeship careers events ondpt.practiceeducation@nhs.net Job Purpose To assist multi-disciplinary team members in the delivery of care and treatment to people using services. The care provided will encompass social, physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs of the individuals. Be responsible for undertaking practical procedures under the supervision of trained nursing staff. Duties and Responsibilities Communication & Working Relationships To communicate effectively with people using services taking into account any communication difficulties they may have and responding appropriately. To form and maintain therapeutic relationships with individuals and other professionals and agencies. To maintain accurate and complete records consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. To communicate in a professional manner that is consistent with relevant legislation, policies and procedures. Taking, recording and reporting telephone messages. Providing and receiving routine information to assist in undertaking the role. Participate in ward / team meetings and discussions. Planning & Organisation To be involved in the assessment and implementation of individual treatment programmes and the persons recovery care plan under the supervision of qualified staff. To prioritise tasks and manage the shift workload in discussion with the Nurse-in-Charge. Participate in flexible shift system, which requires you to work days, evening, nights, weekends and public holiday's dependant on the needs of the ward. In order to provide comprehensive and quality services to individuals, the post holder will if necessary be required to work in other areas of the service as directed by the Line Manager / Nurse-in-Charge. Responsibility for Judgement & Analysis The post holder will be aware of and work within their own limits, and competencies. Take part in the constant assessment of risk and management of risk in conjunction with the qualified staff. Take part and be aware of Health and Safety matters as appropriate. Be punctual for work and conduct themselves in a professional manner in accordance with Trust Policies. Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment & Therapy To be fully aware of each individuals recovery care plan and be involved in clinical formulation and delivery of allocated individuals recovery care plans. To participate fully in the allocated /associate nurse role. Participation in the delivery of therapeutic interventions, - assisting / facilitating in the running of group and individual 1-1 activities, offering time in positive activity and engagement. Participate in procedures involving intensive engagement and care of individuals who are distressed and / or verbally or physically aggressive. To provide support with daily living skills. Assist in all aspects of physical nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Be able to recognise signs of abuse and know procedures they need to follow to escalate their concerns. Provide regular and practical support to individuals and their carers. To maintain the dignity and well being of individuals and their carers at all times. Assisting in the monitoring of patient nutritional needs. Escorting individuals under direction of Nurse-in-Charge. To assist individuals gain access to resources including benefits and welfare rights. Participating in ward / team Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings and discussions. Keep accurate records of interventions and care provided as indentified in patient care plans as directed by the Nurse-in-Charge and ensure all entries are validated on the electronic records system. Promptly report any difficulties encountered whilst implementing agreed care plans to the Nurse-in-Charge, and be able to report both verbally and in written form against progress of care plans. Policy, Service, Research, Innovation & Improvement To complete all core training requirements and other appropriate training courses, to maintain individual professional development. To comply with all DPT policies, protocols, procedures relevant to the role. Report any observed incidence of unprofessional behaviour, accidents/incidents, untoward occurrences or faulty equipment to the Nurse-in-charge or Line Manager. To participate professionally in service development and proposed service changes. To take part in any audit processes as required. Comply with universal Infection Control precautions and procedures. Responsibility for Finance, Equipment & Other Resources Assist in maintaining safety and security of the environment. Helping to maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the environment (including equipment). To have knowledge and understanding of counter fraud. To ensure Trust policies and legislation are followed regarding patient's property and monies. To ensure accurate documentation and record keeping. To participate in the monitoring, ordering and receipts of stock and non-stock supplies of the ward. Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership & Management To actively participate in regular supervision and an annual staff appraisal which includes service objectives and individual learning and development needs in accordance with Trust policy. To participate in and support students learning along with other members of the team. Information Resources & Administrative Duties To effectively use the Trust's IT systems (Carenotes), off duty (HealthRoster), learning and development (E-learning), online and any other IT systems either current or in the future as commensurate with the role. Maintaining confidentiality of information being aware of Trust policies and local protocols and keeping up-to-date with changes. Freedom to Act Works within the standard operational procedures of the team. Uses own initiative in delivering patient care whilst receiving supervision from the team. Any Other Specific Tasks Required To contribute to the provision of a safe therapeutic environment for individuals, staff and visitors to the unit. To take on responsibility for duties assigned by Line Manager. The post holder should ensure their fitness to undertake the post they should be able to demonstrate they are able to undertake the level of general training and personal safety training appropriate to their role and work area, and keep this training up-to-date. If the ability to perform Physical Intervention Techniques or Prevention of Violence, Management is a requirement of the role, the post holder must declare physical fitness to undertake such a role. The post holder should act quickly to protect the safety of individuals if they have reason to believe that they or a colleague may not be fit to undertake the duties within their job role. Act within competency.