Bank Mental Health Nurse - RMN

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a compassionate individual to support patients with mental health needs. You will engage with patients and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement care plans and ensure high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate should have experience in mental health care and strong communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a well-rated healthcare organization committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting patients with mental health needs.
• Ability to manage clinical emergencies under supervision.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with mental health needs on a shift-to-shift basis.
• Identify and detail patient deterioration/improvement.
• Engage directly with patients to assess their needs.

Skills

Patient engagement

Mental health awareness

Communication skills

Crisis management

Job description

The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team throughout the Homerton supporting temporary staffing requests. They will use their professional skill set and calming influence to identify and support patients presenting with mental health needs, supporting the implementation and engagement of care plans.

• Support patients presenting with mental health needs on a shift-to-shift basis, supporting the implementation and engagement of care plans to ensure the delivery of high-quality and safe care.
• Use specialist knowledge and skill set to identify and detail deterioration/improvements and fluctuations in patients' mental health and escalate to the relevant teams where there are significant risks.
• Engage directly with patients in a holistic manner and determine any clinical, environmental, and social needs.
• Assist in the management of clinical emergencies under the direction of the nurse in charge.
• Be part of the multi-disciplinary team, working alongside and providing care to patients that present with physical needs.
• Deliver excellent patient care through continuous review of evidence-based clinical standards.
• Contribute to policy, standards, and development of specialist care delivery strategies.
• Be an excellent communicator and maintain effective communication between teams.
• Act as a resource providing clinical information for other areas.

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high-performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City, and beyond. We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients.

We aim to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures, and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.