Registered Mental Health Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

POST OUTLINE

The post holder will work as a member of the nursing team, which is responsible for delivering high quality nursing care to young people and their families on a day-today basis. At the core of the role are the maintenance, facilitation and development of clinical excellence, which includes (in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team and senior nurses), the participation in and upholding of the structured programme, as well as devising, implementing and reviewing packages of care.

The post holder will ensure that all centre guidelines; policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder will be expected to carry out the following duties as a member of the Nursing Team.

1 CLINICAL

1.1 To work as a competent practitioner and role model in the provision of therapeutic care and treatment to the young people in the service and their families, under the direction of senior nurses, and consultant psychiatrists.

1.2 To demonstrate creativity, thoughtfulness, sensitivity and respect to young people and their families at all times.

1.3 To ensure that the views and opinions of the young people are actively sought and used to support partnership in the planning and delivery of family centred care.

1.4 To liaise with families to ensure seamless patient care.

1.5 To act as associate / key-worker to young people, and to participate in family / review meetings in this role as required.

1.6 To participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care plans and treatment decision-making processes.

1.7 To possess adequate knowledge of nursing skills, and to provide a welcoming, safe and friendly environment for all young people and families. To take appropriate responsibility for ensuring the internal and external physical environment is organised and developmentally appropriate.

2 MANAGERIAL AND LEADERSHIP

2.1 The post holder is expected to show good use of initiative, discretion, and delegation.

3 ADMINISTRATIVE

3.1 To understand the importance of and to ensure that all clinical and legal documents are completed accurately.

3.2 To take an active role in maintaining effective communication with all professionals involved with the care and management of the patient group

3.3 To provide mentorship to members of the nursing team

3.4 When required, to co-ordinate shifts.

4 MONITORING, EVALUATION, RESEARCH AND TEACHING

4.1 To contribute to the education of learners and parents as appropriate

4.2 To be aware of and demonstrate practice based on knowledge of current advances in this field of nursing practice and research.

4.3 To participate in teaching, developing and publishing child and adolescent / eating disorders nursing work as appropriate

5 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

5.1 To regularly participate in clinical supervision, and to attend staff training/ teaching as required.

5.2 To work within the UKCC professional code of conduct at all times.

5.3 To be responsible for self-development through professional and managerial appraisal systems.

6 GENERAL

6.1 At all times to carry out such other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be required from time to time by the Centre, compatible with the objectives and duties and level of responsibility of the post.

6.2 To adhere to the policies of the Ellern Mede service for Eating Disorders in respect to Equal

Opportunities, Health and Safety and all other relevant policies

6.3 To ensure that all patients are safeguarded from potential harm and to conduct activities in a manner which is consistent with professional practice, policy and legislation

6.4 To comply with the Data Protection Act.

6.5 At all times to promote and follow anti-discriminatory and non-abusive practice.

6.6 Participate in promoting the work of the Ellern Mede service for Eating Disorders and developing working partnerships with existing and potential referrers.

6.7 The post is covered by the Terms and Conditions of the service at the Ellern Mede service for Eating Disorders.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Qualification
• Or studying towards NMC registration (in final year of University - 3rd year of MH/LD qualification)

Desirable

• Related First degree
• ENB 998
• ENB603

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with young person

Desirable

• In patient CAMHS nursing
• Working with patients with eating disorders

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

Ellern Mede Group

Address

136 Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 3AZ

Employer's website

https://www.ellernmede.org (Opens in a new tab)