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Job description

The post holder will: Assess, develop, implement and evaluate patient / client care, under the guidance of the line manager. Provide person-centred nursing to ensure continuity of care within agreed standards. Contribute to effective team working and supervise qualified and / or unqualified staff. Comply with nursing strategy, trust policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols and codes of conduct adhere to Trust values. Comply with Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols as relevant to healthcare staff and Prison Rules. Please visit jobs.hscni.net to see Job Description and Personnel Specification.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of mental health care services within Prisons.
• Undertake bio/psychosocial assessments, of routine cases, and formulation of care plans to meet the identified needs of the patient.
• Undertake Risk Assessments and formulate risk management plans as per Promoting Quality Care : Good Practice Guidance on the Assessment and Management of Risk (2009)
• Review and evaluation of care plans and risk management plans on an ongoing basis.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Registered Nurse (Mental Health) on Part 1 of the live NMC Register.
• And one years years post-registration experience within a Mental Health Setting.
• Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment.This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved