Management Mental Health

Simon Austin

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Personal Statement

A confident and well rounded RMN who is currently managing a 12 bedded unit for adults with Autism

and a co-morbidity of mental health as well as duty management, of the entire 70 bedded hospital. A

good team player with a balanced and thorough approach to problem solving. Currently managing a

team of thirty registered nurses and unqualified staff with an eclectic skill mix. Both people

management and the ability to recognise team needs and strengths has been a vital skill in the

management toolbox. I posses a thorough insight into required and desirable standards of care

delivery, and what is nesaccary to deliver these, along with a desire to ensure that the patient

recieves a truly holistic treatment package. This underpins the manner in which work is approached

by myself, ensuring that the best possible care is provided. Major achievements in the past year

include consistently exceeding company set management and unit key performance indicators that

have dramatically improved standards, successfully care taker managing two units for three months,

restructuring the staff team to improve care delivery and improve team morale, and spearheading

several hospital initiatives (including improvement of medication systems and agency staff training).

Key Skills

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Confident, decisive and considered approach to work.

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The ability to manage crisis effectively and safely.

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The ability to assess patient needs, both imediate and long term, and to design a package that

can meet said needs.

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The ability to effectively manage staff from numerous disciplines, including conflict management,

rota design, team building and skill matching.

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Comprehensive insight into the requirements stipulated by the CQC and other governing bodies

and how to achieve required standards.

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Thorough knowledge of the Care Plan Approach, Mental Health Act, and the Mental Capacity

Act.

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Varied Nursing experience including working in the following environments, Acute, PICU Prison,

Low Secure, Rehabilitation, Elderly, Community (Crisis Resolution and Standard Community

Mental Health) and Managing a Forensic Rehabilitation Unit as well as a Chronic MHU.

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Currently up to date with the following short courses; Phlebotomy, Emergency First Aid at Work,

Moving and handling, SOVA, MCA and DOLS, MHA, Professional Boundaries, Management of

People, Securicare, Infection Control, Protection of Vulnerable Adults.

Work Experience

Unit Manager, Brookdale Healthcare, Wyboston

(08.09 to Present)

Responsible for a 12 bedded unit as part of the whole independent hospital. Duties include the day to

day management of the unit. Managing staff teams effectively. Ensuring that targets and required

reports are written and of a suitable standard. Ensuring that all CQC requirements are met and

exceeded. Monitoring medication management, adhearance to MHA stipulations, and that care

delivery is of a suitable standard. Liaising with external professionals ensuring that expectations are

met and that they are kept informed of any developments. Liaising with patient families where

appropriate. To devise and ensure adequate cover of the 24 shift rota's. To manage the whole

hospital on a rota'd system covering evenings, weekends and Nights, ensuring the safe and smooth

running of the hospital. Providing a flexible and effective approach to work as well as a positive role

model for Junior staff. Liaising with the full MDT to ensure that the patient recieves an individualised

and comprehensive package of care.

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Community Psychiatric Nurse, CPMHPT, Peterborough

(03.08 to 08.09)

The assessment and allocation to the correct pathways of psychiatric patients and those new to the

services whom are experiencing crisis. The admission of patient's to relevant psychiatric care when

nesaccary or the home treatment if applicable. Referal of the patient to appropriate services when

suitable. The full assessment of needs and creation of comprehensive care packages to be delivered

by the MDT.

Agency Nurse, NHSP, Prestige Nursing, Peterborough

(03.05 to 08.09)

To cover all aspects of nursing care in various environments including; Prison, Low secure, Acute,

PICU, Rehabilitation, Elderly and Community.

Education

Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge

03.05

Diploma of Higher Education (Extra Credits) Leading to Entry to The Nursing Register (RMN)

Lambeth College, Tower Bridge

09.93 to 07.98

BTEC First and National Diploma in Science (Dental)

Hobbies & Interests

I am an avid reader of fiction and History and enjoy sailing and Canoeing

References

References are available on request.

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