An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced registered Mental Health Nurses to join our new Allocate on Arrival team . The role based at St Ann’s Hospital, Poole, requires working flexibly across our mental health inpatient wards and units, according to service need. This includes: Psychiatric Intensive Care Units, Adult and Older persons Acute Assessment and Treatment wards, and Health Based Place of Safety (HBPoS).
We are looking for RMNs with the experience, skills and willingness to work flexibly, taking charge and responsibility for leading and delivering patient care and treatment on shift, across a variety of inpatient clinical environments, who bring a positive attitude and ability to adapt and respond to working in this way.
St Ann’s Hospital provides care and treatment to those experiencing acute episodes of mental illness and supporting patients through distressing and vulnerable time in their lives. All wards aim to promote a calm and therapeutic approach and environment where our patients are supported by friendly, skilled and enthusiastic teams to enable them to move forwards with their recovery.
Full or part time hours available (minimum 22.5 hours per week) - this post requires shift working including nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.
Successful completion of the Trust Prevention and Management Violence and Aggression (PMVA) training is a requirement of this role.
The post holder will work flexibly across a range of services, including HBPOS, and Adult and Older adult Acute and PICU Inpatient Wards. Taking “nurse in charge” responsibility on a ward or clinical area as required
Required to demonstrate a willingness and ability to adapt to different clinical wards and environments and take a positive approach in team working and leading delivery of patient care within the designated area of work.
To undertake therapeutic observation, engagement , assessment and treatment according to clinical need and in line with best practice and Trust policies. To ensure accurate and timely clinical record keeping in regard to physical and mental health assessment and interventions.
When allocated to HBPoS to work in accordance with the Trust s136 policy, to ensure the safe care and treatment of persons detained in the HBPoS, including initial assessment of mental and physical health, and compliance with all legislative requirements under Mental Health Act.
You may be required to accompany patients outside of the hospital, or on occasion to work on another clinical site, this will be within your working hours and with any required transport arranged.
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
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All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.
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This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The Trust will cover the cost of this for the successful candidate.
