Bank Registered Mental Health Nurse

The post holder will work

as a member of the multidisciplinary team within either the CAMHS or Adult Ward.

They will be responsible for delivering a high standard of nursing care to

patients and their families. The

post holder will demonstrate empathic understanding, compassion and positive

regard in maintaining the ethos of the ward and values of the hospital.

As a registered mental health nurse, with at least 12 months post qualification experience; the post

holder will use empathic understanding, compassion, strong clinical skills and clear

decision-making to lead a cohesive shift team in the promotion of patient

independence and recovery and the proactive management of clinical risk.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care

with patients. Including developing care plans that reflect patients need and

relevant documentation.

To be the named nurse for identified patients.

To work comprehensively within a multidisciplinary

team.

To actively participate in care reviews with

internal and external multi-agencies, including producing reports.

To

co-ordinate, encourage and facilitate patients to participate in the structured

treatment programme maximising opportunities of recovery.

required, the post holder will act as nurse in charge of shift and take charge

of the ward. This includes delegating duties; prioritising workloads, ensuring

safe operations and lead the team in managing the therapeutic day ensuring a

consistent approach They will act as a role model, demonstrating professional

conduct, tact and courtesy to staff, patients and visitors.

Proactively

manage clinical risk.

Ensure

that the team work within hospital policies and procedures and uphold the

organisational values.

Work

at all times to safeguard children and vulnerable adults.

best practice standards are maintained at all times.

To maintain an ethos which is empathic and compassionate and community

facing.

Then post holder will be responsible for administering and monitoring

medication, ensuring patient compliance and safely handling medicines, sharps

and clinical equipment.

Actively promote independence, implementing the principles of recovery:

encouraging patients to engage with healthy lifestyles, facilitating

psychosocial activities and other activities. Where appropriate contributing to

psychological interventions.

To facilitate the admissions and discharge of

patients.

The post holders adherence to the job description and specific role objectives will be reviewed as a matter of routine within supervision and appraisal. This allows for appropriate stretch and support for each individual working within a generic job description and meets individual needs creating opportunities for growth.

The post holder may be asked to undertake duties not explicitly stated within this job description. This will only ever ask of the post holder that which is within their capabilities, skill and knowledge.

Additional Duties

As required by the hospital team in line with the post holders skills and knowledge.

To

provide a caring, supportive and inclusive environment where excellence is

expected and delivered.

To

always look forward, and use our expertise and skills to equip our patients to

achieve their best outcomes.

Values

Kindness shown

to all

Integrity in all we do

Nurturing environment

for patients and their families/carers

Dedicated to

providing the best care for our patients

Riverdale

Grange is committed to the development and well-being of its staff team.

Qualifications

Desirable: - Prior experience with Eating Disorders.; - Prior Experience in a Mental Health Unit.