Bank Registered Mental Health Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Scope and Authority

In conjunction with other health professionals, assess and manage risks identified through assessment of the patient.

To regularly review risk factors and work in conjunction with other health professionals to modify care plans and the environment as appropriate.

To act as the key nurse for allocated working hours.

To ensure that clinical practice is evidenced based and consistent with relevant NICE guidelines and the organisations policies and procedures.

To maintain and update relevant knowledge and skills, maintain a professional portfolio and participate in further training as appropriate, in order to enhance quality of care for patients / residents and carers.

To comply with the SWFT Health and Safety Policies and Protocols in order to contribute to safe working practices.

To protect vulnerable adults from internal/external factors and act as a Patient Advocate.

Contribute towards supporting family members and carers to be as involved as required in the care.

You will be working in a busy environment where there are likely to be frequent interruptions and concentration will be required for assessments.

Clinical Practice

Ensure that each patient has an individual care plan and risk assessment, which takes into account the patient (if appropriate) and their carers views, with regular reviews.

To administer medicine within the guidelines and framework of the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Practice within the defined parameters under the Mental Health Act 1983/2007.

Ensure all clinical documentation is of a high standard and patient notes are maintained and filed in the appropriate way.

Provide a specialised range of clinical interventions and knowledge of evidence-based models of practice relevant to the patients needs.

Working autonomously with confidence and competence to provide a specialised and safe service to the patient.

To take appropriate action when working with vulnerable adults following guidelines and procedures, liaising with appropriate agencies as required.

Maintain professional standards of practice at all times.

To practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional conduct and scope of professional practice and maintain own NMC registration.

Plans own workload.

Communication and Relationship Skills

Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues and all levels of staff.

Maintain confidentiality at all times, as required by legislation and Trust policy.

Showing empathy, understanding, and professionalism, when communicating with patients, their carers and families. Identifying individual needs and therefore utilising a range of agreed communication mediums, including where there are barriers to understanding.

Professionalism

Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meets professional NMC guidelines, appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act.

To act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading by example.

Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department. Promoting a professional and positive working environment.

Maintain and develop own professional knowledge and skills including maintaining current MAPA training.

Works within parameters of own capabilities and is accountable for this.

Health, Safety and Safeguarding

Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, as an employee, you must take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by our acts or omissions at work.

All members of staff have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people in all relevant areas of their work. This will include timely attendance at relevant training events compliance with the SWFT Safeguarding Procedures.

Equality and Diversity and Mental Health Act

Carry out duties and responsibilities with regard to the SWFT Equality and Diversity Policy.

Comply with the Mental Health Act related to job role and service requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current registration within Mental health
• Degree level qualification, or equivalent
• Demonstrable knowledge and continuous post qualified experience/professional development
• Current MAPA training

Experience

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of working in mental health setting

Skills

Essential

• Applied knowledge of Mental health Act
• Applied knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005)
• Knowledge and experience of adult safeguarding procedures

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to deal with emotional and distressing situations
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Respects the privacy and dignity of individual
• Ability to manage difficult situations
• Ability to cope with exposure to aggressive behaviour
• The ability to plan own workload

Other

Essential

• Flexible - can work shifts, weekend, bank holidays and night duties
• Aware of current NHS issues and priorities
• Restraint of patients using approved techniques
• Handling patient valuables and storing appropriately

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bank Nursing - Warwick

Warwick

CV34 5BW

Employer's website

https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)