Job summary
Whittington NHS Trust, with their outstanding reputation in
safe, personal, coordinated care for their local community, is seeking an
enthusiastic and experienced Mental Health Nurse to join their committed team
in a flexible and rewarding role.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced RMN to
join a committed clinical team and fast-track their knowledge and experience
within this highly regarded educational hospital. This role is ideal for a
nurse practitioner who values delivering the highest standard of patient care
and who is seeking the opportunity to learn and progress in their career.
Main duties of the job
- Assess patients by discussing their mental health conditions
with them.
- Provide treatment to patients and ensure medications are
correctly administered.
- Prepare patients' records and maintain them effectively.
- To escalate appropriately any changes in the patients mental
or physical state.
- Promoting patients independence, choice, dignity, and respect
by delivering the very best standards of care and striving for continuous
improvement.
About us
Whittington Health is known for being one of the safest hospitals in England, and provides expert care for more than 500,000 local people and is valued by its local community. Alongside the main Whittington Hospital, they have 30 community locations in the north London boroughs of Islington and Haringey. A fantastic team of more than 4,400 specialist staff also support the boroughs of Barnet, Enfield and Camden, maintaining a professional and highly personable approach to all their patients.
Our Bank Nurses are invaluable to us and in return for
their dedication and commitment, we offer the following benefits:
- Competitive pay rates
- Priority of shifts over agency workers
- Ability to self-book shifts with a weekly paying system
- Access to free Bank Partners Core Skills Training
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to establish and
maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other staff members
characterised by trust, mutual respect, and open, honest communication. This
role is for a Registered Mental Health Nurse who has robust, evidence-based
knowledge of mental health care within an acute setting and who wants a
flexible and rewarding role. The post holder will be responsible for the safe
delivery of individualised care to patients while working as part of a
Multi-disciplinary Team. The post holder should be an advocate for their
patients, meaning that they should actively support and represent the interests
and needs of the patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to establish and
maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other staff members
characterised by trust, mutual respect, and open, honest communication. This
role is for a Registered Mental Health Nurse who has robust, evidence-based
knowledge of mental health care within an acute setting and who wants a
flexible and rewarding role. The post holder will be responsible for the safe
delivery of individualised care to patients while working as part of a
Multi-disciplinary Team. The post holder should be an advocate for their
patients, meaning that they should actively support and represent the interests
and needs of the patients.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Strong clinical knowledge, good initiative, and a proactive approach to work
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Honesty and integrity, and a caring patient-centred approach
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Mental Health Nursing
Experience
Essential
- At least 6 months, post preceptorship, NHS Ward based experience within the last 3 years
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Strong clinical knowledge, good initiative, and a proactive approach to work
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Honesty and integrity, and a caring patient-centred approach
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Mental Health Nursing
Experience
Essential
- At least 6 months, post preceptorship, NHS Ward based experience within the last 3 years
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
