Staff Nurse - Mental Health Wrexham, Wales
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Contract: 37.5 hrs over 7 days – working a 24/7 shift pattern. (6-week rotational day/night shift pattern) Permanent.
Location: Hafan Wen , Gate 4, Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Salary: £39,887.10 p/a – inclusive of shift and bank holiday working.
Responsible to: Residential Services Manager – Hafan Wen
Provide primary nursing care making an appropriate assessment of patients’ care needs, developing, implementing, and evaluating care programmes with the shift team, supervising them (on occasions) in the absence of the Lead Nurse.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of clinical guidelines and procedures for the Residential Services Directorate by acquiring best practice knowledge based on the latest therapeutic concepts in the addictions and substance misuse fields.
Dimensions of the role:
Role accountability
The role holder is responsible for taking a primary nursing role and for contributing to the overall efficient and effective running of a shift reporting, by exception, to the Residential Services Manager.
Hafan Wen Management Group
The Hafan Wen Management Team is co-ordinated by the Residential Services Manager and consists of the Lead Nurses, Nurse Prescriber, and other nominated personnel as required eg Substance Misuse Nurse to advise on any pertinent matters discussed at a particular time.
Functional accountability
The role holder will have direct access support and guidance from the Residential Services Manager and the Lead Nurse at Hafan Wen to ensure that the unit operates within internal and external policy and procedure(s) and other regulatory frameworks.
An Independent Nurse Prescriber gives overall clinical advice and guidance to the Hafan Wen Team as required.
Hafan Wen Management Group
The Hafan Wen Management Team is co-ordinated by the Residential Services Manager and consists of the Lead Nurses, Nurse Prescriber, and other nominated personnel as required eg Substance Misuse Nurse to advise on any pertinent matters discussed at a particular time.
Functional accountability
The role holder will have direct access support and guidance from the Residential Services Manager and the Lead Nurse at Hafan Wen to ensure that the unit operates within internal and external policy and procedure(s) and other regulatory frameworks.
An Independent Nurse Prescriber gives overall clinical advice and guidance to the Hafan Wen Team as required.
Annual turnover and bed occupancy
Hafan Wen has been operated by Adferiad, a registered not-for-profit charity, for over 20 years. Adferiad is one of the leading providers of residential treatment in the UK, successfully treating some 1,000 patients per year across 3 facilities, and has a strong history spanning over 40 years of supporting the most vulnerable people in society. Hafan Wen is Wales’ only inpatient medically managed detoxification unit, with 25 beds is the prime provider for complex needs residential addiction treatment in both North Wales and the North West of England.
Accounting for over 10% of Adferiad annual turnover, Hafan Wen provides an opportunity for the right candidate to contribute to the development of the service, embedding quality business principles, ensuring compliance, and supporting people to live a life free of addiction.
Key areas of focus and expected outcomes of the role:
Development and delivery of a clinical & therapeutic service
Working alongside the Hafan Wen Team, contribute to the development, delivery and monitoring of all aspects of the group work programme, including clinical and therapeutic interventions, educational groups, training courses and activities.
Participate and assist in the development, introduction, and application of evidence-based findings in relation to excellent standards of nursing care and practice.
Research and implement best nursing practice connected with substance misuse treatment(s) that aid the patient’s detoxification recovery plan.
Maintain the therapeutic relationship with the patients, taking a proactive approach, supervising (as required) mentoring, and supporting others in the team.
Facilitate clinical activity in accordance with the needs of the patient group taking an active advisory role in the clinical programme including facilitation of specific group activities and / or individual interventions.
Ensure that nursing practices at the Detoxification Unit comply with Adferiad Policies & Procedures, HIW Standards and NMC Guidelines, by participating in the systematic monitoring of Nursing Practice.
Continuously look to improve on the quality of patient care is akin to the expected standards as directed by internal and external regulatory and care bodies providing evidence of said care.
Promote a positive nurse patient relationship and engage with cares/relatives as appropriate.
Administer and manage medicines according to policy and protocol.
Take prompt action on changes in condition, liaising with other members of the clinical team where necessary, reviewing nursing care and communicating any amendments to the care plan.
In the absence of the Residential Services Manager or Lead Nurse, oversee the provision of pre-admission planning and post treatment support and the co-ordination of effective recovery plans and contingency plans on exit from treatment.
Communicate and liaise with patient’s Community based Case Manager and oversee the referral process to other services within Adferiad and external agencies in agreement with the Case Manager.
Act as a primary nurse, carrying a caseload, to co-ordinate and monitor the progress of patients along with their care pathways via one-to-one evaluation sessions and group work, reporting any variance from the pathway.
Be accountable and responsible for own professional practice, operating in line with the professional code of conduct.
Actively encourage service user involvement and feedback, collaborating on care plans and ensure views are considered and inform service delivery.
Act as a brand ambassador for Hafan Wen by promotion and marketing its services.
Clinical Governance:
As directed, implement quality improvement measures underpinned by The Clinical Governance Framework and obligations in relation to regulatory compliance and associated legislation conducting quality audits that feed into the continuous improvement of the Unit.
Ensure that evidence of compliance with The Health Inspectorate Wales is recorded and submit necessary documentation and evidence for inspection as required that ensures all aspects of service delivery meet minimum care standards and regulatory bodies expectations.
Contribute to the development and co-ordination of auditing systems and processes relating to treatment and quality and on quality improvement initiatives.
Ensure that nursing practices at Hafan Wen Detoxification Unit comply with Adferiad Policies & Procedures, HIW Standards and NMC Guidelines, by participating in the systematic monitoring of Nursing Practice.
Health & Safety:
In the absence of the Residential Services Manager or Lead Nurse, act as the responsible person on shift in all aspects of health and safety by adhering to risk assessments, safe operating procedures and employee health, safety and welfare.
Apply all health and safety measures as determined.
PERSON SPECIFICATION = Substance Misuse Nurse Detox, Hafan Wen Wrexham
Full driving licence and full access to a vehicle for work purposes is desirable.
Essential Qualifications:
- Current NMC Registration as RMN/RGN/RNLD.
- Evidence of recent CPD.
Essential Experience:
- Proven experience post registration or for newly qualified nurses a demonstrable commitment and desire to learn and progress.
- Evidence of working with a similar sector within the substance misuse, health care, therapeutic or addictions fields.
- Work under pressure using own initiative.
Essential Skills:
- Effective and influential communication skills.
- Ability to motivate a team.
- Plan and organise own and others’ work schedules to meet deadlines.
- Contribute to the creation and implement continuous improvement cycles.
- Well versed knowledge of Microsoft Office and other databases and able to extract, interpret and re-present reports into a meaningful presentation for a range of audiences.
Essential Knowledge:
- Sound knowledge of care coordination, discharge procedures and the Mental Health Act as well as other legislation applicable to Mental Health Human Rights Act.
- Awareness of current key developments and research base in the Substance Misuse field.
- Information technology.
- Knowledge of key legislation such as health & Safety, Mental Health Act, Misuse of Drugs Act, Human Rights Act and Access to information Act.
- Knowledge of other key practices such as Integrated Care Pathway Processes, Clinical Governance, Service User Involvement, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults, Inspectorate Wales Regulations and Minimum Care standards.
FOR A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION, PLEASE GO TO OUR WEBSITE WHERE YOU CAN ALSO APPLY: https://adferiad.org/get-involved/job-vacancies/
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £39,887.10 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Licence/Certification:
- NMC (required)
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 26/06/2023
Reference ID: AB033
