Band 5 RMN -Cedar ward

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To be responsible along with other nursing staff for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of all care aspects of individual patients care.
• Attending to the physical and psychological needs of the patients under the care of the nursing
• Act as key worker and co worker for a designated group of
• Delivery effective individualised care by supervising staff in the assessment of patients condition.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with individual clients, relatives and carers. Write and contribute towards the formulation of care plans.
• Ensure effective and confidential communication, at all times maintaining strict confidentiality with regard to any information concerning patients and
• Demonstrate an awareness of the needs of carers of patients with mental health problems.
• To fully comply with the requirements of the NMC and upkeep of
• Be aware of the Mental Health Act 1983 and be aware of clients detained under section of the Mental Health Act 1983 in the clinical
• Supervise the formulation of plans for the patients discharge and transfer from the clinical areas in line with Care Programme Approach, Community Care Act 1990 and discharge
• Observe any changes in a patients physical condition or mental state and document in an appropriate
• Assist patients towards self-care and
• Understand the need for personal responsibility in relation to using the correct techniques for moving and handling
• Act in a relaxed manner, thereby contributing to the creation and maintenance of a calm and relaxed atmosphere/environment.
• Establish positive professional and appropriate relationships with patients adopting a non-judgemental approach. Always be prepared to listen and treat each patient with respect and courtesy; valuing them as
• Carry out planning and organisation of the therapeutic and social activities for patients in the clinical
• To act as a mentor to student
• To provide managerial supervision to junior colleagues.
• Participate in therapeutic and social activities/groups.
• As appropriate and necessary, assist patients who have the need to use hoists and wheelchairs.
• As requested, take on clinical, managerial and environmental
• Ensure the local security protocols and procedures are adhered to at all times.

Person Specification

1

Essential

• Registration Mental Health Nurse RMN

Desirable

• Qualification and experience in the assessments of students

2

Essential

• Meet the requirements for revalidation as set out by the NMC

Desirable

• Knowledge of working with external agencies involved in the care of people with mental illness

3

Essential

• Knowledge of current best practice and models within nursing practice in mental health

Desirable

• Past completion of appraisals in previous roles

4

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of health legislation, principles of CPA and Care Management, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act 1983 and safeguarding, the NHS Constitution, and risk assessment / management

Desirable

• Knowledge of the physical health needs of service users and monitoring of same

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rochford hospital

Union Lane

Rochford

SS4 1RB

Employer's website

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