Practice Development Nurse | Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Practice Development Nurse | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

The post holder will assist support of young people with mental health needs and challenging behaviours, such as depression or psychosis, and working with young people who have likely felt or attempted suicidal. You will be required to provide person centred care and working, whilst supporting qualified staff to ensure the highest standards of care are upheld.

The post holder works under the overall supervision of the Ward Manager, but is required to undertake the duties of the post without direct supervision. They are required to teach other nursing and non-nursing staff allocated to their particular area. In addition, the post holder will be expected to take a key role as lead on the clinical practice within the area, will demonstrate good leadership skills whilst ensuring robust standards of care are in place, including physical, mental health and social needs ensuring theses are implemented and evaluated.

1. The post holder will be responsible for developing and running teaching sessions including CAMHS preceptorship programme, and adhoc trainings as required.

The post holder will be fully conversant and uphold the Nursing and Midwifery code of Professional conduct.

Acting at all times in accordance with:

Midwifery and Nursing Council Code of Professional Practice

Scope of Professional Practice

Standards for Medicines management

Guidelines for Records and Record keeping

NMC

Inform the Ward Sister/Ward Charge Nurse on all breaches of nursing professional conduct, as required by the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct

2. In association with Anglia Ruskin University, University of Essex and University of Suffolk , ensure the learning environment for all nurses in training is appropriate and that teaching areas comply with all N.M.C. Regulations.

3. Take responsibility for the allocation of student nurses and preceptee nurses.

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest‑free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Job share:
  Applications for job shares are welcomed.

1. The post holder will be responsible for developing and running teaching sessions including CAMHS preceptorship programme, and adhoc trainings as required.

2. The post holder will be fully conversant and uphold the Nursing and Midwifery code of Professional conduct.

Acting at all times in accordance with:

Midwifery and Nursing Council Code of Professional Practice

Scope of Professional Practice

Standards for Medicines management

Guidelines for Records and Record keeping

PREP

NMC

3. Inform the Ward Sister/Ward Charge Nurse on all breaches of nursing professional conduct, as required by the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct

4. Have a sound knowledge/understanding of the legislation as part of the role of the Registered Mental Health Nurse, including Mental Health Act 1983, Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, Access to Information Act 1991, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and CPA.

5. In association with Anglia Ruskin University, University of Essex and Trust Advisory Nursing Group (T.A.N.G.), ensure the learning environment for all nurses in training is appropriate and that teaching areas comply with all N.M.C. Regulations.

6. Participate and take professional responsibility/accountability in care planning and ensure that accurate, timely records are maintained in line with the Trust Policy and N.M.C. Record Keeping.

7. Ensure that clinical…