Bank Registered Mental Health Nurse Band 5

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and dedicated team as a Bank Registered Mental Health Nurse at an esteemed healthcare provider. In this flexible role, you will deliver exceptional mental health care to patients across various wards and departments. Your expertise will be crucial in assessing and implementing individualized care plans while maintaining a safe environment. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive, multidisciplinary team, contributing to the well-being of patients and enhancing your professional development. If you are passionate about providing high-quality mental health support, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience as a Registered Mental Health Nurse or a recognized preceptorship qualification.
• Knowledge of working with mental health patients in inpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, and implementing patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintaining a safe environment and providing 1:1 specialist care.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Risk Identification

Organizational Skills

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Job description

If you want to be part of the Royal Free London team, search our current vacancies below to find the job for you.

Bank Registered Mental Health Nurse Band 5

Band 5

Main area: Bank Registered Mental Health Nurse Grade Band 5

Contract: Bank

Hours: Flexible working - As and when

Job ref: 391-3509-BANK

Site: Royal Free Hospital

Town: London

Salary: £18.80 Hourly paid

Salary period: Hourly

Closing: 16/02/2025 23:59

About Us

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.

Our mission is to deliver world-class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world-class teaching and research.

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and committed Band 5 registered mental health nurses to join our temporary staffing bank.

Main Duties of the Job

1. Working shifts as a bank registered mental health nurse across wards and departments as part of the multidisciplinary team.
2. Delivering excellent care to allocated patients providing mental health care and support.
3. Providing one-to-one enhanced care for patients requiring support and supervision.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

1. Assessing, planning and implementing patient care.
2. Maintaining a safe environment in the ward/department.
3. Providing 1:1 specialist care to individual patients as required.
4. Maintaining care records and adhering to NMC/Trust record keeping legislation.
5. Communicating effectively with the multi-disciplinary team, patients, and their carers.

Person Specification

Education

• Registered Mental Health Nurse

Experience

• 6 months experience as a Registered Mental Health Nurse, or possess a nationally recognised preceptorship qualification.
• Knowledge and experience of working with patients experiencing mental health problems in an inpatient setting.

Skills and Aptitudes

• Ability to identify actual and potential risks.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge/understanding of basic organisational skills.

Personal Qualities

• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Positive, professional, and polite.
• Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Additional Information

Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19. We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.