Job summary
As a Registered Mental Health Nurse at K&W Healthcare Ltd, you will play a pivotal role within a multi-disciplinary team in assessing, planning, and delivering individualized care to patients with diverse mental health conditions. Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team, you will ensure the highest standards of care are maintained, promoting recovery and enhancing the quality of life for our patients.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake holistic assessments of patients health needs using an evidence-based framework and be able to assess and use sound clinical knowledge.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with patients and the multidisciplinary team.
- Monitor therapeutic response to prescribed medications and monitor their effectiveness, adhering to prescribed protocols.
- Mental Health Assessments: Clinicians should have experience in completing mental health assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions in community settings
- Provide support and education to patients and their families regarding mental health conditions and treatment plans.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Participate in regular team meetings, contributing to care planning and service development.
- Ensure adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and legislation, including the Mental Health Act.
- Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence-based care
In a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
About us
K&W Healthcare s primary objective is to support GP
Practices and services across the Brent localities of Kingsbury, Willesden and
Wembley.Ouraim isto develop quality primary care for
patients within Brent and strive for continuous improvement in the delivery of
primary healthcare services across our GP practices.
K&W Healthcare is a GP-led organisation made up of 27 GP
practices serving a registered population of over 220,000 patients. We
are committed to improving the care provided to patients, reducing health
inequalities and raising the quality and standards of GP practices.
You can find out more about our governing body, member
practices and how we work with Brent Integrated Care Partnership to provide
better outcomes for our patients by clicking the button below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake holistic assessments of patients health needs using an evidence-based framework and be able to assess and use sound clinical knowledge.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with patients and the multidisciplinary team.
- Monitor therapeutic response to prescribed medications and monitor their effectiveness, adhering to prescribed protocols.
- Mental Health Assessments: Clinicians should have experience in completing mental health assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions in community settings
- Provide support and education to patients and their families regarding mental health conditions and treatment plans.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Participate in regular team meetings, contributing to care planning and service development.
- Ensure adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and legislation, including the Mental Health Act.
- Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence-based care
In a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) qualification with a valid NMC registration.
- Minimum of 2-year post-registration experience in a mental health setting.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of current mental health legislation and best practices.
Desirable Qualification:
- Certification in Management of Actual or Potential Aggression (MAPA) or Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA).
- Experience in specialized areas such as eating disorders, addictions, or child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS).
- Community experience in mental health services for adults and older age adults with severe / significant mental illness
- V300 _ non-medical prescribing
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake holistic assessments of patients health needs using an evidence-based framework and be able to assess and use sound clinical knowledge.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with patients and the multidisciplinary team.
- Monitor therapeutic response to prescribed medications and monitor their effectiveness, adhering to prescribed protocols.
- Mental Health Assessments: Clinicians should have experience in completing mental health assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions in community settings
- Provide support and education to patients and their families regarding mental health conditions and treatment plans.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Participate in regular team meetings, contributing to care planning and service development.
- Ensure adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and legislation, including the Mental Health Act.
- Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence-based care
In a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) qualification with a valid NMC registration.
- Minimum of 2-year post-registration experience in a mental health setting.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of current mental health legislation and best practices.
Desirable Qualification:
- Certification in Management of Actual or Potential Aggression (MAPA) or Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA).
- Experience in specialized areas such as eating disorders, addictions, or child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS).
- Community experience in mental health services for adults and older age adults with severe / significant mental illness
- V300 _ non-medical prescribing
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
- Minimum of 2-year post-registration experience in a mental health setting.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of current mental health legislation and best practices.
Desirable
- Certification in Management of Actual or Potential Aggression (MAPA) or Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA).
- Experience in specialized areas such as eating disorders, addictions, or child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS).
- Community experience in mental health services for adults and older age adults with severe / significant mental illness
- V300 _ non-medical prescribing
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
- Minimum of 2-year post-registration experience in a mental health setting.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of current mental health legislation and best practices.
Desirable
- Certification in Management of Actual or Potential Aggression (MAPA) or Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA).
- Experience in specialized areas such as eating disorders, addictions, or child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS).
- Community experience in mental health services for adults and older age adults with severe / significant mental illness
- V300 _ non-medical prescribing
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).