Job summaryCantilupe ward is a ten bedded acute in patient ward for older adults with organic mental health problems, requiring inpatient care and treatment. Patients requiring admission often have complex physical co morbidities and applicants should have an interest in both mental and physical health care delivery. We also have close links with the Hospice and receive training to enable End of Life Care to be delivered in the ward when appropriate.The ward has a multi-disciplinary team approach to deliver holistic care, including nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapist, activity support workers, psychiatry consultants and junior doctors. You will also work alongside colleagues in Adult Social Care .Cantilupe welcomes and supports student nurses as part of our team. When you join the older adult mental health service in Herefordshire and Worcestershire you will become part of a large caring and compassionate team. Everyone receives a warm welcome, a supportive and needs led induction, ongoing training, and flexible working patterns. Our managers carry clinical caseloads to ensure they lead both operationally and clinically and we encourage a coaching culture of development across our teams.Cantilupe ward operates a rotational shift pattern system over a 24 hours / seven day period. . The day starts at 0730hrs till 2000hrs and the night shift at 1930hrs till 0800 hrs The post is full time but part time hours would be considered.Main duties of the jobYour day will commence with clinical handover from outgoing shift and you will then plan the day ahead with your team. This will include allocation of patient care and therapeutic activities. Ensuring all activities of daily living are supported in a person centred way focussing on independence and wellbeing. Medication administration, liaising with the medical and therapy team, care planning, risk assessments, discharge planning, MDT meetings and ensuring the Mental Health Act is correctly administered. You will supervise health care support workers and junior colleagues.About usAt Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.What we offer27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long serviceGenerous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hoursFlexible and agile working opportunitiesGreat maternity, paternity, and adoption supportWide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemesHealth and wellbeing opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.Person SpecificationKnowledgeEssentialKnowledge and understanding of Mental Health ActKnowledge of evidence based intervention in this patient group.Risk AssessmentPerson Centred careDesirableKnowledge of Mental capacity act and DOLS and the interface with the Mental Health ActAn interest or experience in Dementia Car MappingExperienceEssentialExperience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary teamExperience in prioritising own workloadExperience in working without direct supervisionDesirableInterest in physical health conditionsQualificationsEssentialFoundation Degree Nursing Associate qualificationNMC Nursing Associate registrationGCSE English (grade A-C) or equivalentGCSE Maths (grade A-C) or equivalentI understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offerDesirableIT QualificationsCAVA or Assessors qualificationsSkills & AbilitiesEssentialAbility to support the ward team and Registered nursesWorking in a pressured environmentAbility to organise and respond efficiently to complex informationAbility to build effective working relationshipsAdditional CriteriaEssentialAbility to work flexibly to cover a 24 hour/365 day serviceDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameHerefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS TrustAddressCantilupe Ward, Stonebow UnitStonebow RoadHerefordHR1 2EREmployer's websitehttps://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)