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Bank Mental Health Nurse

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

University College London Hospitals are on the lookout for a qualified registered mental health nurse to join their highly skilled mental healthcare department.This is a superb opportunity for an experienced mental health nurse to advance their skillsets by joining a devoted team of specialists. The UCLH mental healthcare team have an incredibly caring approach to all their patients, and they take pride in their expert ability to sensitively conduct assessments and arrange appropriate aftercare as a means to promote recovery.

Main duties of the job

  • Assess patients by discussing their mental health conditions with them.
  • Provide treatment to patients and ensure medications are correctly administered.
  • Prepare patients' records and maintain them effectively.
  • To escalate appropriately any changes in the patients mental or physical state.
  • Promoting patients independence, choice, dignity, and respect by delivering the very best standards of care and striving for continuous improvement.

About us

UCLH NHS Foundation Trust are committed to delivering top-quality patient care, providing excellent education to their staff, and undertaking world-class research. Their Mental Health Liaison team provides the highest quality care and support for their patients, offering a 24-hour assessment, consultation, and advice service. The Trusts dedicated mental health team are on hand to care for patients admitted to A&E with mental health problems and concerns, as well as those on the wards at University College Hospital.

Our Staff Bank Mental Health Nurses are invaluable to us, so to reward their commitment and devotion, we offer the following advantages:

  • Access to free Bank Partners Core Skills training
  • Flexible hours
  • Weekly salary
  • Priority of shifts over all agency workers
  • Competitive pay

Date posted

22 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£17.15 to £25.72 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

C9309-23-1206

Job locations

University College London Hospitals

250 Euston Road

London

NW1 2PG


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other staff members characterised by trust, mutual respect, and open, honest communication. This role is for a Registered Mental Health Nurse who has robust, evidence-based knowledge of mental health care within an acute setting and who wants a flexible and rewarding role. The post holder will be responsible for the safe delivery of individualised care to patients while working as part of a Multi-disciplinary Team. The post holder should be an advocate for their patients, meaning that they should actively support and represent the interests and needs of the patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other staff members characterised by trust, mutual respect, and open, honest communication. This role is for a Registered Mental Health Nurse who has robust, evidence-based knowledge of mental health care within an acute setting and who wants a flexible and rewarding role. The post holder will be responsible for the safe delivery of individualised care to patients while working as part of a Multi-disciplinary Team. The post holder should be an advocate for their patients, meaning that they should actively support and represent the interests and needs of the patients.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • At least 6 months (post preceptorship) NHS ward based experience within the last 3 years and experience working within mental healthcare

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Strong clinical knowledge, good initiative, and a proactive approach to work
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Honesty and integrity, and a very caring patient-centred approach

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Mental Health Nursing or equivalent
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • At least 6 months (post preceptorship) NHS ward based experience within the last 3 years and experience working within mental healthcare

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Strong clinical knowledge, good initiative, and a proactive approach to work
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Honesty and integrity, and a very caring patient-centred approach

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Mental Health Nursing or equivalent

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospitals

250 Euston Road

London

NW1 2PG


Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospitals

250 Euston Road

London

NW1 2PG


Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Date posted

22 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£17.15 to £25.72 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

C9309-23-1206

Job locations

University College London Hospitals

250 Euston Road

London

NW1 2PG


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