Staff Bank Staff Nurse (RMN/RNLD)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient CareResponsible for ensuring that he/she: Practices at all times within the professional parameters prescribed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Assesses holistic care needs using evidence-based assessment tools Prepares a relevant, evidence-based plan of care detailing interventions to risk assess manage and treat mental health needs Provides skilled nursing interventions, which are based on the agreed plan of care Evaluates and updates the plan of care to ensure patient needs are met. Administers prescribed medical treatments within the framework provided by professional, legal and local policy guidance Observes and reports on the effects of prescribed medical treatments Contributes to multi- disciplinary/ agency meetings and care plans

Facilitates empowerment and choice for service users as far as legal and risk Management constraints allow Supports and facilitates patient advocacy Contributes to programmes of research and practice development

Working as part of a Team Promotes effective team working Promotes multi- agency collaboration

Managing Self Participate in regular supervision Attend all mandatory training Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your line manager using the Trust Appraisal process Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols Pay regard to materials and equipment Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy Seek advice and support from your line manager whenever necessary

Staff Supervision and Support Supervises junior staff Assists in the identification of staff development needs. Supports staff to attain development objectives as identified through the Trust Development scheme Contributes to teaching and staff development as highlighted in identification process

Financial Responsibility Assists in the efficient management of resources including deployment of staff on a shift basis

SafeguardingAll staff members have a duty to report any concerns they have about the safety or wellbeing of adult service users, members of their families, including children.

Employees should be aware of their roles & responsibilities to both prevent and respond appropriately to abuse. They should undertake the safeguarding training required for their particular role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health nursing certificate (RMN) OR Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD)

Desirable

• Accredited counselling course or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a MH setting (either paid employment or placement)

Desirable

• Involvement of innovative nursing practice

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care plans
• Able to work without direct supervision

Desirable

• Ability to speak Punjabi, Urdu, Bengali, Hindi, Gujerati

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lynfield Mount and Airedale Centre for Mental Health

Bradford and Steeton

BD18 3LD

Employer's website

https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)