Staff Nurse - Henneage Ward

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has now arisen and we are in the position to recruit a Band 5 Staff Nurse to be part of dynamic, multi-disciplinary team working at our Henneage Ward in Colchester.

We offer a service which is provided by a team that shares the workload fairly, acknowledges individual abilities and skills and recognises the individual staff member's responsibility when providing care. Staff support and supervision are integral to our service. The Ward team is multidisciplinary, consisting of Nurses, Consultant Psychiatrist, Clerical staff, domestics, Physio therapy staff and occupational therapists with close liaison with Social Services, and other related disciplines.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work under the overall supervision of a Band 6 or 7 Supervisor; however, the post holder will be required to work without direct supervision. In addition, following a period of Preceptorship and agreement with the Ward Manager, the post holder will at times take the lead of junior staff, and will be designated to take charge of the ward on a regular basis.

• Assessments, Implementation and evaluation of inpatient treatment plans
• Accurate and timely risk assessments
• Supervision of junior staff
• Providing training for qualified and unqualified staff, including basic and post basic students
• All of the above will be an integral part of the role.
• Patients, relatives, carers and colleagues will find the post holder professional, approachable, helpful, flexible and co-operative. Upholding the ethos of EPUT of good customer care at all times, with an awareness of one’s own attitude.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed list of responsibilities.