Directorate: Mental Health Facilities, Hospital and Community
Locationn: Western Health and Social Health Trust
There are immediate vacancies within our inpatient wards at Grangewood, Londonderry and the Tyrone & Fermanagh Hospital, Omagh
Main responsibilities
- To work in accordance with the aims and the philosophy of the Western Health & Care Trust with particular reference to the facility’s operational policy.
- Assist/facilitate clients to participate in all activities of daily living so as to ensure that individuals reach and maintain their maximum potential. This would also include accompanying residents on outings using transport provided.
- Contribute towards the development and maintenance of a multi-disciplinary team ethos so as to ensure a happy and therapeutic environment.
- Participate and contribute to the development of quality enhancement initiatives.
- Provide aspects of care as prescribed by the Named Nurse.
- Foster good working relationships with carers/community mental health team and significant others, e.g. Voluntary Groups.
- To undertake as required appropriate courses of training.
- Initiate action regarding untoward incidents and document and record in keeping with laid down procedures.
- Reporting any deviation from the normal to the Nurse in Charge.
- To participate as required in review meetings for individuals and staff meetings.
- To be available for day/night duty as required.
- Adhere to all current Health and safety Regulations.
- To discharge the allocated duties in such a manner so as not to bring the Western Health & Social Care Trust into disrepute with due consideration for the confidentially of the client and respect for their property and circumstances.
For more details view the full job description in the Additional Information section below.
