Job summary
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust are looking for keen and enthusiastic Band 5 RMN's to work on our Older Adults Mental Health In-patient Services based at Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield.
The post holder will assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care supported through a robust preceptorship or personal and professional development programme linked to the Trust's implementation of the Knowledge and Skills.
The post holder will also co-ordinate the individual's assessment and subsequent care plan as agreed with the multi-disciplinary team.
The post holder will adhere to Trust policies, Data Protection and Health and Safety.
Main duties of the job
- To participate as an effective member of the MDT and be responsible for the development and facilitation of a patient centred approach to care.
- To observe the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 ensuring the patient is fully informed of their legal position and their rights under the Act.
- To determine nursing priorities and plan patient care accordingly including full risk assessment, inform the Nurse in Charge when changes in circumstances may affect standards of care.
- To meet the physical, psychological, social and cultural needs of the individual and their family, using research based knowledge and skills to maintain the individual's identity.
- To recognise the needs of the family/carers, ensuring their involvement in care where appropriate whilst offering support and education with empathy
- To liaise with other professionals/specialist nurses and special units to ensure that all facets of the patient's care are covered.
- Assist in the education of patients to having a greater understanding of their mental health condition working towards developing their strengths and coping strategies.
- To administer medication in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, and locally agreed policies. Have a working knowledge of medication used in the treatment of mental health and be able to provide basic information regarding medication.
- To represent the patients views in ward rounds, handover, tribunals etc under supervision.
- To supervise junior staff and students on placement.
About us
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH) provides healthcare services locally, regionally and nationally. We serve a population of 1.2 million, employ more than 3,300 staff, and operate from over 20 main sites in the community. As a multiple award winning Trust we provide mental health services for young people, adults and older people, and have a full range of child and adult community health services in Enfield. Our North London Forensic Service treats and cares for people in the criminal justice system who have mental health conditions. We also provide one of the largest eating disorders services in England, as well as drug and alcohol services, and mental health liaison services at Barnet Hospital and the North Middlesex University Hospital. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.beh-mht.nhs.uk
Job description
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Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification by clicking on the JD/PS attachment in the advert.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATION
Essential
- RMN or Enrolled Nurse (Mental Health)
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Working knowledge of MHA 1983.
- Knowledge of implementing clinical Policies and Procedures
- Knowledge of a full range of therapeutic skills and approaches
- Clear understanding of the CPA process
- Knowledge of the principles of diversity to be applied to clinical and workplace practice in relationships with service users, their relatives and carers and colleagues
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the personal and clinical needs of individual service users, their relatives and carers
- Ability to negotiate and influence
- Ability to effectively run the ward as and when necessary.
- Able to participate in effective teamwork.
- To make balanced judgements and decisions
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels.
- Ability to work under pressure yet remain calm.
- Able to develop effective relationships with external agencies
- Ability to act as an advocate as and when necessary
- To have a flexible and creative approach to problem solving
Person Specification
QUALIFICATION
Essential
- RMN or Enrolled Nurse (Mental Health)
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Working knowledge of MHA 1983.
- Knowledge of implementing clinical Policies and Procedures
- Knowledge of a full range of therapeutic skills and approaches
- Clear understanding of the CPA process
- Knowledge of the principles of diversity to be applied to clinical and workplace practice in relationships with service users, their relatives and carers and colleagues
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the personal and clinical needs of individual service users, their relatives and carers
- Ability to negotiate and influence
- Ability to effectively run the ward as and when necessary.
- Able to participate in effective teamwork.
- To make balanced judgements and decisions
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels.
- Ability to work under pressure yet remain calm.
- Able to develop effective relationships with external agencies
- Ability to act as an advocate as and when necessary
- To have a flexible and creative approach to problem solving
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
