Bank RMN

To cover shifts in various departments across the Acute Trusts where the Multi-Disciplinary Team

have identified that a Registered Mental Health Nurse is required to provide care to patients with

complex and enduring mental health needs. Understands the requirements of the Mental Capacity Act

2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (2008) in relation to consent and best interest decision

making. To utilise specific care planning tools as instructed by the clinical team contained in Trust

policy (Managing Challenging Behaviour in Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment Policy) for patients

with specific needs, when necessary, for example, nursing care plan for the confused and

disorientated patient, and behaviour chart for patients with cognitive impairment. Establishing and

maintaining effective communication with assigned patients, carers and relatives. Ensures that clear

and accurate records and communication systems relating to clinical and care delivery are maintained

and effectively used. Under direction of the nurse in charge is able to support optimum patient care

management including supporting the patient with their activities of daily living.

DETAILS

Post Title: Bank Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Grade: Local Pay Rates

Hours: Ad Hoc

Department/Ward: Bank

Reports To: Ward

Manager/Team Leader

Accountable To: Director of Nursing and Education

Location/Sites Lewisham Hospital

& Queen Elizabeth Hospital Woolwich

To cover

shifts in various departments across the Acute Trust where the

Multi-Disciplinary Team have identified

that a Registered Mental Health Nurse is required to provide care to patients

with complex and enduring mental health needs.

The post

holders under the direction of a nurse in charge, is accountable for the

provision, organisation, and direction of safe and person centred nursing care

approaches for patients.

As a

bank member of staff you will liaise with all staffing groups so that the best

possible care is given to meet the individual needs of patients.

There are opportunities at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in

Woolwich and Lewisham Hospital to work on an ad hoc basis as a Registered

Mental Health Nurse.

We are currently looking at increasing our supply of RMNs to

work on both sites in a variety of departments

on an as and when required basis.

You will be registered with the NMC as an RMN and have a MINIMUM OF 6 MONTHS POST REGISTRATION, NHS

EXPERIENCE WITHIN A MENTAL HEALTH SETTING.

You will have excellent

interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to supervise and

support other team members. Reliability,

confidence and commitment are essential characteristics you will need to

succeed in this role.

Only

short listed candidates will be notified by email.

All

shortlisted candidates will be required to sit a drug calculation test prior to

being offered an interview. This test

will be based on the Queen Elizabeth site and details will be sent if

shortlisted.

Qualifications