Registered Mental health Nurse- Bank only

Job overview

We are looking to recruit Registered Mental Health Nurses to work on a flexible basis within our mental health services at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust.

Availability of Bank work may fluctuate and there is no commitment to specific hours of work however applications are sought from individuals who can offer regular and consistent support.

This is an exciting opportunity for highly motivated individuals to work with a team of innovative nurses and practitioners, committed to caring for patients and to deliver excellence. We are looking for enthusiastic applicants with current nursing experience who have a caring and compassionate disposition, who share a vision of patient centred care.

Suitable applicants will have a sound clinical knowledge with drive to champion the 6 C s in nursing. You should be able to demonstrate excellent nursing, communication and organizational skills.

All candidates will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and that the disclosure will, where appropriate to the role, include information against the Independent Safeguarding Authority barred lists for working with children or working with adults or both.

Informal enquiries are welcomed by the Bank Office on [email protected]

Main duties of the job

Are you passionate about caring for patients? Do you share the commitment to place the patient at the centre of everything you do? If so come and join a high performing team in our Trust.

To promote and deliver patient centred care aligned with the Trust vision and Nursing and Midwifery strategy. To take a lead role in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse/Deputy Sister. To deliver all aspects of care and may be required to demonstrate procedures and supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff. Responsible for the patient’s clinical journey along agreed patient care pathways, supported by evidence based practice. To provide the highest standard of safe, effective and compassionate care through the effective use of evidence based practice in line with agreed local and national standards and the NMC Code. To support a continuously improving service, in line with the clinical governance framework, Trust objectives, and the NHS performance framework. To provide clinical advice and support to the nursing and multi -professional team to facilitate the effective delivery of care to patients at all times. To continually develop professionally to ensure the post holder has the appropriate level of skill, knowledge and competence to meet service/specialty requirements. To participate in Preceptorship/ mentorship and development programmes.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disabilities Nurse with current NMC Registration Diploma/ Degree in Nursing. Experience of complex mental health problems Good working knowledge of the Mental Health Act Good working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act/DoLs Excellent communication and organisational skills. Understanding of pre-registration curriculum. Evidence of ongoing professional development. Understanding of change management High level of interpersonal and communication skills. Team working skills. Ability to assess. Plan, deliver and evaluate quality care Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload. Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues. Work as part of MDT. IT skills/knowledge appropriate to the role

Desirable Participate in audit. Recent relevant experience. Knowledge and experience of Older Peoples Mental Health