[ref. i4810100] Staff Nurse RMN
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join our team at Rosedale Court, a 22-bed mixed open Rehabilitation unit located at 75-79 Greenford Road, Harrow, HA1 3QF. Our teams use a multidisciplinary approach to care, providing a range of nursing, medical, therapies and psychological input.
We are looking for applicants who are able to work creatively and effectively in a busy and demanding role. The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate progressive skills in leadership, supervision, clinical practice, service development, risk assessment and care management.You must be committed to the trust values of compassion, respect, empowerment and partnership. The applicant should have a clear understanding of the importance of rehabilitation and interested in working with patients with severe and enduring mental health problems to develop their life skills, improve their independence and support them during their journey to recovery.
You should have good communication skills and committed to providing person centred care with a sound knowledge of best practice. If you are such a nurse, it is you that we are looking for and would like you to apply for the post.
In return we will provide a supportive and progressive environment for you to develop your clinical skills and knowledge through regular and structured supervision and training and development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
Band 5 nurses work in partnership with the people who use our services, their families, friends and carers and play an important contribution in how people experience their care and relate to other people. Band 5 nurses are expected to be compassionate, responsive and approachable but professional and informative and contribute to the quality of the service provided to the people in our care:
- keeping the people who use our services as safe as possible through the use of sound clinical skills and effective risk assessments;
- ensuring the best possible clinical outcomes by using up-to-date skills and adhering to evidence-based policies and procedures;
- empowering people through working in partnership throughout their care and treatment in the service.
- Supporting the development of junior staff and improved care delivery through effective supervision and the use of reflective practice
Working for our organisation
Central and North West London NHS Trust expects all Band 5 nurses to act in a way which shows you understand our core values and are willing to put them into practice with service users, their friend’s family and carers and also other staff members.
As a Band 5 nurse we expect you to show COMPASSION, contribute to a caring and kind environment and recognise that what you do and say helps can make the lives of others better
We expect you to RESPECT everyone and acknowledge and welcome people’s differences rather than ignore them or see them as problematic.
We expect you to EMPOWER others and continually try to provide information, resources and support to help others make their own decisions and meet their own needs.
We expect you to work in PARTNERSHIP and behave in a way that shows that you recognise that commissioners and users of our services are the people who generate and pay for our work.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities- You will be a current RMN or soon-to-be qualified RMN
- You will possess sound clinical risk assessment and management skills
- Good knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1983), CPA and NMC code of conduct.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both as part of a team and on their own initiative and respond creatively to service provision and service user needs
- Maintaining accurate, legible, comprehensive records
- Safeguarding people by recognising and responding when an adult or child might be at risk from abuse but also recognising their own limits and asking for help and escalate concerns when necessary
- Escalating safety concerns and by doing so acting as effective advocates for those who use our services.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Registered Mental Health Nurse Diploma/Degree in Nursing
- Mentorship
Experience
Essential criteria- Ability to work proactively with people in planning their recovery utilising the nursing process and act accordingly if changes occur.
- Keeping accurate contemporaneous records.
- Knowledge of medicine and the safe administration of medication.
- Practical experience of providing high quality care and exceeding expectations.
- Experience in a rehab setting.
- Experience in an Acute setting
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria- Able to actively participate in TMVA (Therapeutic Management of aggression and Violence).
- Treat people with respect and dignity.
- Use of initiative under minimal supervision.
- Able to provide supervision & support to junior staff & students.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate an ability to build constructive relationships and work in partnership with people to meet their holistic needs.
- Understanding of and ability to work with people that empowers them and promotes independence.
Knowledge/ Understanding
Essential criteria- Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) Parts 2 & 3
- Understanding of the application of the Care Programme Approach.
- Current developments in mental health care and nursing practice.
- Able to assess, plan treatment for and review nursing care needs
- Knowledge and understanding of SMI on people’s physical health.
- Knowledge and understanding of the importance of effective supervision and appraisal systems.
- Knowledge of MAPPA and the interaction with mental health services
Other
Essential criteria- Demonstrate understanding of the concepts of rehabilitation.
- Awareness of Health & Safety issues
- Awareness of the importance of Equal Opportunities.
- Willingness to undertake further training relevant to clinical area
- Full Driving Licence
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference.We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.
We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page
Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.
Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.
If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.