Staff Nurse Acute Mental Health Melbury Lodge

A Staff Nurse post on the acute mental health wards at Melbury Lodge, part of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, open to experienced and newly qualified mental health nurses. The work centres on assessing referred patients, planning and evaluating their care, managing medication and contributing to ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings. The role also involves teaching students and junior staff, supervising placements, and occasionally taking charge of the ward.

Applicants must be registered as an RMN, and completing a rotational training programme is part of the role.

• Assess referred cases and plan and evaluate care for allocated patients
• Contribute to ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings
• Ensure safe and effective nursing procedures, including medication management
• Uphold patients' rights under the Mental Health Act
• Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times
• Take part in clinical and management supervision and attend developmental training
• Occasionally take charge of the ward
• Work under the guidance of the Ward Manager and Nurse Team Leader, communicating well within the team
• Report clinical and professional concerns and assist in managing complaints
  
  Support research, teach students and junior staff, supervise clinical placements and assist with induction training
• Implement safety policies and ensure secure custody of patients in line with their leave status
• Maintain vigilance across the unit, grounds and community

• RMN (Registered Mental Nurse)
• Evidence of continuing professional development

• Sub part 1 of the NMC register

• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Completion of the rotational developmental programme of training

• Clinical supervision
• Training and development opportunities
• Career development with the Trust
• Flexible working requests can be discussed at interview
• Collaborative working across the Trust's services