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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Healthcare
  • Canterbury

AI generated summary

  • You must manage shifts, understand the Mental Health Act, administer medication, champion recovery practices, ensure safety, and stay updated with training and policies.
  • You will manage shifts, coordinate junior staff, administer medication, champion recovery practices, ensure patient safety, and stay updated on training and policies.

Requirements

  • Work across a 24-hour shift pattern, 7 days a week
  • Manage the shift when on duty and coordinate the workload for junior staff; delegation
  • Have a good understanding of the Mental Health Act, Safeguarding frameworks and clinical documentation.
  • Administer and dispense medication (Medication management)
  • Champion recovery-orientated practice, to include group work, contribute and facilitate to the therapeutic intervention programme.
  • Follow Health and Safety protocols and Policies
  • Risk Management and patient safety
  • Deliver effective and quality care alongside patients.
  • Keep up to date with mandatory and CPD requirements (Trust Policy / NMC Revalidation)

Responsibilities

  • Work across a 24-hour shift pattern, 7 days a week
  • Manage the shift when on duty and coordinate the workload for junior staff; delegation
  • Have a good understanding of the Mental Health Act, Safeguarding frameworks and clinical documentation.
  • Administer and dispense medication (Medication management)
  • Champion recovery-orientated practice, to include group work, contribute and facilitate to the therapeutic intervention programme.
  • Follow Health and Safety protocols and Policies
  • Risk Management and patient safety
  • Deliver effective and quality care alongside patients.
  • Keep up to date with mandatory and CPD requirements (Trust Policy / NMC Revalidation)

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is Staff Nurse.

Where is the East Kent Community Rehabilitation Service located?

The East Kent Community Rehabilitation Service is located at Ethelbert Rd rehabilitation unit in the center of Canterbury.

What are the working hours for this position?

The Staff Nurse will work across a 24-hour shift pattern, 7 days a week.

What are the main responsibilities of the Staff Nurse?

The main responsibilities include being the named nurse for a small caseload of clients, coordinating a recovery-focused care plan, managing shifts, administering medication, engaging in group work, and following Health and Safety protocols.

What qualifications or knowledge is required for this role?

A good understanding of the Mental Health Act, Safeguarding frameworks, and clinical documentation is required.

What type of environment will the Staff Nurse be working in?

The Staff Nurse will be working in a rehabilitation unit that provides specialist inpatient rehabilitation for individuals with complex mental health needs.

How many bedrooms are in the rehabilitation unit?

The rehabilitation unit comprises 9 single bedrooms.

What kind of team will the Staff Nurse be working with?

The Staff Nurse will work within a multidisciplinary team that includes nursing, medical, psychological, occupational therapy, and peer support clinicians.

Is there a focus on professional development?

Yes, the position offers exceptional professional development opportunities.

Who should I contact for further details or informal visits about the position?

For further details or informal visits, please contact Marie Clutterbuck, Unit Manager, via email at marie.clutterbuck@nhs.net or by phone at 01227 780995.

We provide secondary mental health services across Kent and Medway, both in the community and within inpatient settings.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2006
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) provides mental health and social care services across Kent and Medway. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered mental health care that supports recovery and improves the well-being of individuals. Their purpose is to enhance mental health services through compassionate care, effective treatment, and community support.