Bank Rmn

An exciting opportunity to cover DAY SHIFTS ONLY in one of SEL Acute Trusts through a single bank registration. As a bank worker you will have priority access to 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

To cover DAY 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.

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. Please note this is for DAY SHIFTS ONLY.

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.

LEWISHAM & GREENWICH NHS TRUST

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. JOB 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

2. JOB PURPOSE

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.

3. ORGANISATIONAL POSITION

Site Manager

Matron

Ward Manager

Nurse In Charge

Bank Nurse

4. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Practices in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and other appropriate guidelines.

In collaboration with the clinical (Multi-disciplinary) team assess the mental health care needs of patients and assist in developing programmes of care and implement psychological interventions as agreed. Participate in the Admission Procedure and ensure that it is undertaken as smoothly as possible and that discharges / transfers are communicated effectively with patients and that all appropriate agencies are informed of the discharge / transfers and all necessary arrangements made

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 e.g. nursing care plan for the confused and disorientated patient, and behaviour chart for…