Job summary
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 6 Clinical team Leaders/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 6 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
We believe that the best health care is delivered by multi-disciplinary teams working together and in partnership with other teams and services to provide seamless care. Band 6 nurses work as part of a team and you will contribute to the success of the team by drawing support from more experienced nurses and other health professionals but also by supervising other staff and students' nurses to ensure they are working to the standards which the people using our services deserve.
About us
We are the largest provider of NHS in-patient mental health rehabilitation beds in the country;
We provide a service for people who have complex needs as a result of a severe and enduring mental illness which is psychotic in nature;
We provide a core service across Brent, Harrow, Hillington, Kensington & Chelsea as well as Westminster;
In addition, we provide cost per case beds across a number of other boroughs and counties;
A number of our services are AIMS accredited;
GIRFT have also recognized the care we provide;
Job description
Job responsibilities
We believe that the best health care is delivered by multi-disciplinary teams working together and in partnership with other teams and services to provide seamless care. Band 6 nurses work as part of a team and you will contribute to the success of the team by drawing support from more experienced nurses and other health professionals but also by supervising other staff and students nurses to ensure they are working to the standards which the people using our services deserve
Job description
Job responsibilities
We believe that the best health care is delivered by multi-disciplinary teams working together and in partnership with other teams and services to provide seamless care. Band 6 nurses work as part of a team and you will contribute to the success of the team by drawing support from more experienced nurses and other health professionals but also by supervising other staff and students nurses to ensure they are working to the standards which the people using our services deserve
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Degree in Mental Health Nursing or equivalent experience
Knowledge/Understanding
Essential
- Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007), with particular regard to Parts 2 & 3.
- NMC code of conduct and the responsibilities of being a registered nurse.
- Understanding of the responsibilities in relation to the Data Protection Act 2018
- Understand how to undertake an accurate risk assessment and its application to decision making.
- Current developments in mental health care and nursing practice.
- Able to assess, plan treatment for and review nursing care needs and to share that knowledge with both colleagues and patients
- Knowledge and understanding of SMI on people's physical health.
Desirable
- Knowledge of MAPPA and MARAC and the interaction with mental health services.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in In-patient mental health services.
- Ability to work proactively with people in planning their recovery utilising the nursing process and act accordingly if changes occur.
- Experience of providing high quality care and exceeding expectations.
- Experience of supervising and assessing student nurses
- Experience of undertaking supervision for junior members of the team
Desirable
- Experience of working with people where detention includes restrictions.
- Full driving licence
- Family Intervention Training
- Previous experience in quality improvement programmes.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Able to actively participate in TMVA (Therapeutic Management of aggression and Violence).
- Ability to motivate others and provide robust clinical leadership in the team.
- Use of initiative under minimal supervision
- 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 their independence.
- Ensure that people's physical wellbeing is optimised.
- Knowledge of medicine it's safe administration and the ability to share that knowledge effectively with both colleagues and patients.
- Ability to assess people referred to the service for admission and determine their need for rehabilitation and the preferred setting should they be appropriate.
Other
Essential
- Demonstrate understanding of the concepts of rehabilitation.
- Understanding of Health & Safety Act 1974
- Understanding of the management of confidential information, Data Protection Act 2018.
- Willingness to undertake further training relevant to clinical area.
- Awareness of Trust Vision and Values.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Degree in Mental Health Nursing or equivalent experience
Knowledge/Understanding
Essential
- Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007), with particular regard to Parts 2 & 3.
- NMC code of conduct and the responsibilities of being a registered nurse.
- Understanding of the responsibilities in relation to the Data Protection Act 2018
- Understand how to undertake an accurate risk assessment and its application to decision making.
- Current developments in mental health care and nursing practice.
- Able to assess, plan treatment for and review nursing care needs and to share that knowledge with both colleagues and patients
- Knowledge and understanding of SMI on people's physical health.
Desirable
- Knowledge of MAPPA and MARAC and the interaction with mental health services.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in In-patient mental health services.
- Ability to work proactively with people in planning their recovery utilising the nursing process and act accordingly if changes occur.
- Experience of providing high quality care and exceeding expectations.
- Experience of supervising and assessing student nurses
- Experience of undertaking supervision for junior members of the team
Desirable
- Experience of working with people where detention includes restrictions.
- Full driving licence
- Family Intervention Training
- Previous experience in quality improvement programmes.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Able to actively participate in TMVA (Therapeutic Management of aggression and Violence).
- Ability to motivate others and provide robust clinical leadership in the team.
- Use of initiative under minimal supervision
- 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 their independence.
- Ensure that people's physical wellbeing is optimised.
- Knowledge of medicine it's safe administration and the ability to share that knowledge effectively with both colleagues and patients.
- Ability to assess people referred to the service for admission and determine their need for rehabilitation and the preferred setting should they be appropriate.
Other
Essential
- Demonstrate understanding of the concepts of rehabilitation.
- Understanding of Health & Safety Act 1974
- Understanding of the management of confidential information, Data Protection Act 2018.
- Willingness to undertake further training relevant to clinical area.
- Awareness of Trust Vision and Values.
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).
