Band 5 Staff Nurse

To be responsible along with other nursing staff for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of all care aspects of individual patient's care.

Attending to the physical and psychological needs of the patients under the care of the nursing team.

Act as key worker and co worker for a designated group of clients.

Delivery effective individualised care by supervising staff in the assessment of patient's condition. Ensure that accurate and objective information is recorded and signed by the appropriate member of staff.

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 colleagues.

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 registration.

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 area.

Supervise the formulation of plans for the patient's discharge and transfer from the clinical areas in line with Care Programme Approach, Community Care Act 1990 and discharge policy.

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Education

Essential: - Qualified Nurse with RMN Registration

Skills

Essential: - Understanding of / and the ability to conduct assessments and reviews of care.; - Experience of using an electronic information system

Experience

Essential: - At least 1 year Post grad experience as a qualified Nurse