This information package has been compiled to provide prospective candidates with details of the post advertised.
The contents of this package are as follows:
· Post Information Sheet
· Job Advertisement
· Job Description
· Guidance Notes for completion of the application for employment form
· Application Form & Equal Opportunities Monitoring form (Please note that the application form will not be submitted for shortlisting without a completed equal opportunities monitoring form).
· Confirmation of Right to Work in the UK Statement*
· Please do not attach a CV with, or as part of your application. NHS Lanarkshire does not accept application by CV and therefore this will not be included with your application for shortlisting purposes.
· Terms and Conditions of Employment
Please refer to NHS Lanarkshire’s website http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk/Careers/Pages/values-competency-based-interviews.aspx for further information on our recruitment process.
All posts are subject to competency based interviews. There is more information on the recruitment process for this on Firstport:
- Welcome to NHS Lanarkshire
- About the Selection Process
- -Guide to completing an Application form
- Values and Competencies Interviews
- Overview of the Values and Competency Frameworks
* NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that all prospective employees have the right to work in the UK. Please see the Terms and Conditions for this post for further information.
Please note that NHS Lanarkshire does not routinely acknowledge receipt of application forms.
REFERENCE No: 1217/34872 MK
JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
£22,440 - £29,034 per annum
GRADE: Band 5
LOCATION: Wishaw Locality
HOURS: 37.5
CONTRACT DURATION: Permanent
Registered Nurse responsible for the application of the Framework of the Nursing Process to deliver high standards of client / patient nursing care for patients with a range of mental disorders, substance misuse, learning disability or co-morbidity, under the clinical supervision of the caseload holder / charge nurse / team leader, senior charge nurse or practitioner. The registered nurse has delegated responsibility for the appraisal and clinical supervision of students and clinical / healthcare support workers in provision of care and treatment within a defined clinical service, under the management and leadership of the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner.
Additional for those with 2 years post registration.
Acting as Named Nurse (or equivalent), responsible for the application of the framework of the Nursing Process to ensure a high standard of client / patient care, delegated by the charge nurse / team leader, senior charge nurse or practitioner who provides clinical supervision to the post holder and retains overall responsibility for patient care. Co-ordinating and supervising a small team of junior nurses or practitioners, students and clinical support workers in delivering care. Where required the post holder will undertake a delegated range of duties of the charge nurse, team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner in their absence, including taking charge of the clinical area.
Should you wish to discuss the post in more detail, please contact James Cunningham, Team Leader, telephone on 01355 597 644.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
In the interest of being green – environmentally friendly, the preferred method of receiving applications is by email to
If however you require to post your application form please return it to Recruitment – HR Service Centre, Law House, Airdrie Road, Carluke, ML8 5EP. Should you experience any difficulty, please contact Recruitment – HR Service Centre on 01698 377740. Please ensure that you submit your application in advance of the closing date. Late applications will not be forwarded for shortlisting. When submitting your completed application please take note of the following: Please allow 2 days for postal deliveries NHS Lanarkshire does not routinely acknowledge receipt of application forms. Please note that should you contact the Recruitment Service to discuss any queries regarding your application, it is advisable that you retain the job reference number as you will be asked to quote this when you call. In the meantime, I wish you success with your application.
Applications from candidates who require a Tier 2 Certificate of sponsorship (formerly Work Permits) will only be considered if no suitable UK or EEA national is identified for this post. For further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based System which now governs the way individuals from outside the EEA can work in the UK please visit www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.
Closing date: 24/01/2018
Interview date: TBC
Short-listed applicants may be contacted by email where you have submitted an email address.
Please check your emails regularly.
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Department(s): Mental Health /Learning Disabilities(Job description for both community & inpatient based services)
CAJE ID: NM.0500
No. of Job Holders: 1
2. JOB PURPOSE
Registered Nurse responsible for the application of the Framework of the Nursing Process to deliver high standards of client / patient nursing care for patients with a range of mental disorders, substance misuse, learning disability or co-morbidity, under the clinical supervision of the caseload holder / charge nurse / team leader, senior charge nurse or practitioner. The registered nurse has delegated responsibility for the appraisal and clinical supervision of students and clinical / healthcare support workers in provision of care and treatment within a defined clinical service, under the management and leadership of the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner
Additional for those with 2 years post registration
Acting as Named Nurse (or equivalent), responsible for the application of the framework of the Nursing Process to ensure a high standard of client / patient care, delegated by the charge nurse / team leader, senior charge nurse or practitioner who provides clinical supervision to the post holder and retains overall responsibility for patient care. Co-ordinating and supervising a small team of junior nurses or practitioners, students and clinical support workers in delivering care. Where required the post holder will undertake a delegated range of duties of the charge nurse, team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner in their absence, including taking charge of the clinical area.3. ORGANISATIONAL POSITION
Line Management responsibility =
Senior Professional Leadership & Accountability =
4. SCOPE AND RANGE
· The principle role of the Registered Nurse is to use the framework of the Nursing Process:- assess needs, and participate in the planning of person centred care and delivery of high standards of nursing care and treatment to clients / patients, allocated by and clinically supervised by senior staff.
· Where required, within their scope, range and competencies the post holder will undertake a delegated range of duties of the named nurse (or equivalent), charge nurse, team leader, senior charge nurse or practitioner in their absence.
· Support non mental health services such as A&E, primary care and staff within other clinical settings to obtain appropriate advice, signposting to sources of advice and information, initiating care pathways as appropriate
· Assist senior staff by participating in the co-ordination, delivery and monitoring of effective, efficient and high quality nursing care within the defined setting or clinical area.
· Utilisation of care pathways for each client / patient within agreed protocols and criteria in collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team
· Supervise and teach junior staff including nurse learners and students on clinical placement within the defined setting, demonstrating leadership and professionalism
· Apply values based practice principles of respect and dignity in all aspects of care and treatment and in interactions with colleagues
· The post holder will be required to handle funds and valuables in accordance with Standing Financial Instructions.
· Promote a healthy lifestyle and well-being providing advice to clients / patients and carers in line with local and national drivers
Additional for those with 2 years post registration
· Assist the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner, or charge nurse, in the management and co-ordination of the nursing care within the clinical setting.
· Named Nurse (or equivalent) to a defined group of clients / patients under the clinical supervision of the charge nurse, team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner, delegating as appropriate to a small team of junior staff, providing care as agreed in the care plan.
· Provide person centred assessment and care planning to an allocated group of clients / patients to support their recovery journey.
5. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Nursing Process
Practising within the eKSF, scope, range and competencies of the post
· Apply values based practice principles such as those of respect and dignity, in all aspects of care and treatment and in interactions with colleagues
· Implement the framework of the nursing process to participate in person centred assessment and participate in the development and implementation of client / patient care plan in accordance with operational policies for the defined clinical area, and under the clinical supervision of the named nurse (or equivalent), senior nursing staff and / or multidisciplinary team.
· Actively and meaningfully involve relevant people, including the client / patient and carers in a shared responsibility for assessment, prevention and management of risk and positive risk taking, and individual vulnerabilities within the scope, range, skills and competencies of the post.
· Escorting and providing intervention to clients / patients as directed by the named nurse (or equivalent), charge nurse, senior charge nurse or practitioner without direct supervision.
· Maximise therapeutic contact time to deliver a range of evidence based and recovery focussed therapeutic interventions and treatments on a one-to-one or group basis as agreed with the charge nurse, team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner, defined by the department’s philosophy, and in accordance with the agreed care plan, and the choices of clients / patients, carers and significant others where possible.
· Deliver direct patient centred care including physical, emotional and personal care in a variety of settings including hospital wards or departments, A&E, community venues, residential establishments, and home environments as appropriate to the service and client / patient group
· Provide information in a range of formats regarding pharmacological treatments, and their benefits, undesired effects and contraindications to support clients / patients’ choice regarding treatment within post holder knowledge, skills and competencies.
· Support clients / patients and carers, working with other health, local authority and voluntary sector colleagues / organisations to facilitate smooth transitions of care and social inclusion.
· Contribute to multidisciplinary team case discussions and reviews on a regular basis
Additional for those with 2 years post registration
Practising within the KSF, scope, range and competencies of the post, and under the clinical supervision of the caseload holder (or equivalent), charge nurse, team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner
· Use the framework of the Nursing Process to undertake assessment, of clients / patients in accordance with agreed operational policies for the defined clinical area, planning, implementing and evaluating the care plan in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and the client / patient.
· Make appropriate arrangements with both internal and external stakeholders
to ensure seamless care during transitions of care to / from other services and when discharged from services
· Delegated responsibility for delivering a range of evidence based and recovery focussed therapeutic interventions and treatments on a one-to-one or group basis defined by the department’s philosophy, and in accordance with individual client / patient need and care plan.
· Attend, participate and support the client / patient in multi-disciplinary team meetings, case conferences and Mental Health Tribunals as necessary.
· Work to maximise social inclusion by promoting awareness of, and coordinating social inclusion activities, supporting clients / patients to access community organisations and supports according to their individual abilities and choices, according to the agreed client / patient care plan
· Empower patients / clients to take responsibility for their health, well-being and future lifestyle as appropriate by practising in an open, transparent and inclusive manner, identifying their strengths and sources of personal social supports, promoting and respecting their rights, ensuring that patients / clients have the relevant information to participate in the decisions about their care and recovery.
· Bring to the attention of the line manager any inadequacy in the system, which may be to the detriment of the client’s welfare and safety.
Team Working/Clinical Leadership
· Participate in meetings / forums as agreed with team members, and provide feedback and information as appropriate to the team
· Ensure that changes in circumstances, which may affect delivery of care are reported to the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner or other senior members of the multidisciplinary team
· Establish and maintain effective communications and liaison with other professionals, carers, families and relevant others involved in the client’s / patient’s care or social circumstances
· Participate in joint working, and formal processes with multi-professional colleagues such as child protection case conferences, MAPPA, CPA.
· Support non mental health services such as A&E, primary care and staff within other clinical settings to obtain appropriate advice, signposting to sources of advice and information, initiating care pathways as appropriate