Mental Health Nurse

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in forensic Mental Health Nursing, providing support to adults facing challenges. Work in a multi-disciplinary team, develop individualized care plans, and enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Generous pay and pensions

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Keyworker housing options

Qualifications

• Qualified RMN or LD Nurse or final year student.
• Understanding of multidisciplinary services.

Responsibilities

• Direct care of service users and coordination of care.
• Conducting risk assessments and managing risk incidences.

Skills

Mental Health

Communication

Team Working

Education

RMN or LD Nurse qualification

Job description

The role offers you the opportunity to become a specialist in forensic Mental Health Nursing, working with a multi-disciplinary team to support Adults through some of their most challenging times.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who Are

• Qualified RMN or LD Nurse or in the final year of your RMN/LD course (students qualifying within 3 months).
• Passionate about mental health and working with Adults and families/carers.
• Have an understanding of multidisciplinary services and the challenges Adults with mental health problems face.
• Have an excellent understanding of safeguarding and how to work within professional boundaries.

Norbury ward is a 12-bedded unit for male individuals located in River House Medium Secure Unit at Bethlem Royal Hospital. Norbury ward serves two functions: as a Clinical Decisions Unit (CDU) and the main admissions unit for patients without a clear treatment plan to the forensic service, with admissions determined by the Acute (A2) pathways panel. It also provides short-stay intensive care for individuals whose level of disturbance requires specialized management.

As a nurse on the unit, you will be supported by the senior nursing team to develop your skills and knowledge. Your role involves direct care of service users, coordination of care, and engaging effectively with service users and their families. You will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team to develop individualized, recovery-focused plans, adhering to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of conduct. Emphasis is placed on communication, openness to learning, reflection, and proactive engagement.

Main duties include holding the Nurse in Charge position during shifts, conducting dynamic and individualized risk assessments, managing risk incidences, clinical handovers, planning, leadership, decision-making, safe medication management, communication, team working, and supervising junior staff as needed.

SLaM boasts the largest and most specialized MSU services in the country, leading in personalized support for adults with enduring mental health needs. We pride ourselves on delivering tailored support to service users and their families/caregivers.

We are currently recruiting for Norbury CDU at Bethlem Royal Hospital. We are committed to supporting our staff with an extensive benefits package and promoting a healthy work-life balance. Our benefits include:

• Generous pay, pensions, and leave packages based on role and service length.
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
• Opportunities for career development through mentoring, coaching, leadership programs, and talent initiatives.
• Keyworker housing options at selected sites.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Abdul Kanu
• Job title: Ward Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

Alternatively, contact Alimamy Kargbo at [e-mail].