Mental Health Nurses

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a qualified NMC Registered Nurse in Mental Health to deliver high-quality care and manage patient programs. The role requires strong organizational skills, communication abilities, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Successful candidates will supervise care delivery and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Demonstrated specific interest in mental health nursing.
• Willingness to pursue relevant qualifications within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care in accordance with local and Trust policies.
• Assess and identify care needs and implement programs.
• Supervise care delivery to maintain standards.

Skills

Good organisational / time management skills

Clear written and verbal communication

Flexibility to meet service demands

Ability to problem solve

Education

NMC Registered Nurse Mental Health

Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards

Job description

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of care and the assessment,
development, implementation and evaluation of individual programs of care. They are
expected to take delegated responsibility in a given shift for a group of patients with a
special interest in mental health.
Key Tasks/Duties and Areas of Responsibility
Leadership/Managing Care
Responsible for the planning and assessment of care needs and development
of programmes of care, including implementation and evaluation for patients
within their care, ensuring that high-quality evidence-based care is delivered
Delegate activities to junior team members appropriately
Cooperate and communicate clearly and professionally with all members of
the multidisciplinary team to facilitate effective provision of care and treatment
Work collaboratively with the Patient Management Team in relation to
decisions on patient flow issues
Review and evaluate the effectiveness of care for their area of responsibility
for the shift and deliver clear, concise records and handover
As part of the multidisciplinary team be responsible for actively identifying
areas of problems and risks, reporting incidents and taking immediate action
utilising the relevant Trust procedures
Manage own time and respond to unexpected demands in a professional
Ensure all emergencies, untoward incidents, complaints and grievances are
responded to and reported in accordance with Trust policies
Be fully conversant with all policies and prodedures, including Major
Accident/Incident, Resuscitation, Fire, Health and Safety and act accordingly.
Contribute to the effective and efficient use of Trust resources
Contribute to the safe use, checking, maintainance and storage of equipment
Organise and deploy staff according to workload, ensuring appropriate staff
cover and reporting deficiencies to Line/Senior Nurse Manager
Supervise the delivery of care to maintain agreed standards
Formally monitor quality of care for area of responsibility and identifying how
current practice can be improved
Initiate and / or participate in the audit process and professional and
managerial projects as / when required
Delivery of Care
Responsible for carrying out all forms of patient care, for which they are
competent to practice, without direct supervision, in accordance with local and
Trust policies and procedures and within professional guidelines
Assess patients, identifying care issues and needs in
partnership with the patient and with appropriate members of the multi
professional team
Assess risks to patients which need to be managed regarding their health
and wellbeing, and within the scope of professional practice
To plan, implement and evaluate individual programs of care for patients
using evidence-based practice and a holistic approach

CRITERIA REQUIRED
Qualifications & Training
NMC Registered Nurse Mental Health
Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
*Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards
Within 18 months of the commencement of the post

Specialist Knowledge and Experience
Can demonstrate a specific interest in the area of work
*Will require a specific speciality qualification/equivalent
experience related to the post or willingness to work
towards within 18 months of the commencement of the post

Skills
Good organisational / time management skills
Ability to record and deal with accurate facts, figures, and
information
Ability to interpret and adhere to the Trust and departmental
policies, protocols, procedures and guidelines
Clear written and verbal communication at all levels
Ability to problem solve
Actively participates as part of the multidisciplinary team
Ability to prioritise work
Flexible to change to meet the demands of the service
Willingness to maintain skills via the skills passport and
where appropriate, support other team members to
maintain their skills
Willingness to learn new skills.