Registered Mental Health Nurse

Barts Health NHS Trust

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Job summary

Mental Health Nurse Band 5 Newham University Hospital Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust are looking for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the committed team within their dynamic and renowned Newham University Hospital.

Main duties of the job

This is a fantastic chance for a qualified mental health nurse to undertake a challenging role within one of Londons leading centres for healthcare. If you are looking to evolve your skills within a specialist, focused environment, with a team who are devoted to supporting some of the most complex mental health issues, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

About us

Barts Trust offer a range of specialist services and state-of-the-art facilities across their five London hospitals, providing quality healthcare to over 2.5 million people. Newham Hospital provide an impressive range of services, including emergency care, surgery, childrens health, womens health, maternity services, specialist medicine, long-term care, and a dedicated stroke unit. They run an impressive acute specialist service for mental healthcare, Newham Centre for Mental Health, to provide care for mental health crises and less critical admissions in a 24-hour, seven days a week, supporting, and safe environment. Newham Hospital also offer a range of other clinical services to help those struggling with their mental health, ensuring that all care is individualised, tailored to each patients unique needs, and promotes recovery and inclusion.

Date posted

18 May 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.81 to £23.69 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

C9259-23-0665

Job locations

Newham University Hospital

Glen Road

London

E13 8SL

Job description

Job responsibilities

assessing and planning nursing care requirements
organising workloads
building relationships with, reassuring, and listening to and talking to patients
combating stigma and helping patients and their families manage it
administering medication
agreeing and reviewing care plans and monitoring progress
giving advice and arranging support for patients, relatives and carers
liaising with doctors, social workers and other professionals
assessing treatment success at case conferences and meetings
writing and updating patient records

Job description

Job responsibilities

assessing and planning nursing care requirements
organising workloads
building relationships with, reassuring, and listening to and talking to patients
combating stigma and helping patients and their families manage it
administering medication
agreeing and reviewing care plans and monitoring progress
giving advice and arranging support for patients, relatives and carers
liaising with doctors, social workers and other professionals
assessing treatment success at case conferences and meetings
writing and updating patient records

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Nursing

Additional Criteria

Essential

NMC Registration

Desirable

Robust clinical knowledge, strong initiative, and a proactive approach to work
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Honesty and integrity, and a very caring patient-centred approach

Experience

Essential

At least 6 months NHS experience in that last 3 years, and experience working within mental healthcare department

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Nursing

Additional Criteria

Essential

NMC Registration

Desirable

Robust clinical knowledge, strong initiative, and a proactive approach to work
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Honesty and integrity, and a very caring patient-centred approach

Experience

Essential

At least 6 months NHS experience in that last 3 years, and experience working within mental healthcare department

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.