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NHS Professionals Limited

Registered Mental Health Nurse

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Job summary

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.

Main duties of the job

What you will be responsible for

  • Assessing and talking to patients about their problems and discussing the best way to plan and deliver their care
  • Building relationships with patients to encourage trust, while listening to and interpreting their needs and concerns
  • Ensuring the correct administration of medication, including injections, and monitoring the results of treatment
  • Responding to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of their discomfort

      About us

      Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

      Career Progressionaccess to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges.

      Work-life Balanceflexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave.

      Opportunity & Accessover 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want.

      Details

      Date posted

      07 March 2025

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 5

      Salary

      £20.34 to £28.30 an hour

      Contract

      Bank

      Working pattern

      Flexible working

      Reference number

      M0042-25-0893

      Job locations

      Camden Pct

      4 St. Pancras Way

      London

      NW1 0PE


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Job Title: - Registered Mental Health

      Trust: -Camden & Islington NHS Foundation Trust

      location:St Pancras

      Pay Rates: -£20.34 TO £28.3or £21.22 to £28.3 depending on hospital

      About the trust: -

      Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust(CANDI) are rated Good in their most recent CQC report, providing high quality, safe and innovative care to patients in the community, in their homes or in hospital. CANDI provides a variety of services including acute, rehabilitation, mental health and substance misuse. Located in London, you will be working across an area with fantastic transport links and the convenience of big city life.

      Why might this job interest you?

      Being a Mental Health nurse in the NHS is a versatile and impactful role that spans across various healthcare settings, from hospitals to community clinics. It involves providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, addressing both acute medical needs and long-term health management. The flexibility in scheduling allows general nurses to balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments, ensuring they can deliver compassionate and effective care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

      What you can add:

      • Assessing and monitoring patient conditions
      • Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests
      • Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
      • Working as an effective team member and promoting team and interdisciplinary relationships

      The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.

      What youll need:

      • A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a Mental Health hospital environment within the last 3 years
      • Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices

      *Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.

      The benefits we can offer you in return:

      • Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
      • Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
      • Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
      • First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
      • Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
      • Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
      • Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
      • Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
      • Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

      Who are NHS Professionals?

      NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

      Apply Today

      By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Job Title: - Registered Mental Health

      Trust: -Camden & Islington NHS Foundation Trust

      location:St Pancras

      Pay Rates: -£20.34 TO £28.3or £21.22 to £28.3 depending on hospital

      About the trust: -

      Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust(CANDI) are rated Good in their most recent CQC report, providing high quality, safe and innovative care to patients in the community, in their homes or in hospital. CANDI provides a variety of services including acute, rehabilitation, mental health and substance misuse. Located in London, you will be working across an area with fantastic transport links and the convenience of big city life.

      Why might this job interest you?

      Being a Mental Health nurse in the NHS is a versatile and impactful role that spans across various healthcare settings, from hospitals to community clinics. It involves providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, addressing both acute medical needs and long-term health management. The flexibility in scheduling allows general nurses to balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments, ensuring they can deliver compassionate and effective care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

      What you can add:

      • Assessing and monitoring patient conditions
      • Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests
      • Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
      • Working as an effective team member and promoting team and interdisciplinary relationships

      The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.

      What youll need:

      • A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a Mental Health hospital environment within the last 3 years
      • Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices

      *Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.

      The benefits we can offer you in return:

      • Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
      • Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
      • Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
      • First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
      • Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
      • Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
      • Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
      • Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
      • Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

      Who are NHS Professionals?

      NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

      Apply Today

      By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • A minimum of 6 months paid experience in an Acute hospital environment within the last 3 years

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Statement of NMC Registration
      • Degree /Diploma in Nursing
      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • A minimum of 6 months paid experience in an Acute hospital environment within the last 3 years

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Statement of NMC Registration
      • Degree /Diploma in Nursing

      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

      NHS Professionals Limited

      Address

      Camden Pct

      4 St. Pancras Way

      London

      NW1 0PE


      Employer's website

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

      Employer details

      Employer name

      NHS Professionals Limited

      Address

      Camden Pct

      4 St. Pancras Way

      London

      NW1 0PE


      Employer's website

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

      Employer contact details

      For questions about the job, contact:

      Senior Recruitment Consultant

      Suraj Bhadoriya

      suraj.bhadoriya@nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk

      Details

      Date posted

      07 March 2025

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 5

      Salary

      £20.34 to £28.30 an hour

      Contract

      Bank

      Working pattern

      Flexible working

      Reference number

      M0042-25-0893

      Job locations

      Camden Pct

      4 St. Pancras Way

      London

      NW1 0PE


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