What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bank Band 5 Mental Health Nurse, Elderly Units position at Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust?
Job summary
We currently have opportunities to join the Nursing Bank within Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT). In particular we are looking for temporary staff to work as and when required often, at short notice, at Band 5 level, within our Elderly Units across Hertfordshire
Applicants must have the relevant experience to work within this area of Mental Health
All roles on the bank are for as and when workers and therefore in particular may suit those already working part-time, with other commitments, or who want to work on a short-term provides services for service users with mental health, learning disability and children's and adolescent mental health problems. Applicants should have some experience of working in a healthcare setting particularly within mental health has a range of healthcare settings across the County and therefore access to a car would be beneficial unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving PLEASE REFER TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSONAL SPECIFICATION FOR DETAILS OF THE SKILLS REQUIRED BEFORE APPLYING.
Main duties of the job
To be part of an integrated health / social care team providing inpatient care for service users suffering from serious and enduring mental illness. Offering nursing interventions in a wide variety of clinical,therapeutic and social forms with the aim of promoting mental health wellbeing, self-autonomy and independence.
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of nursing care, in liaison with the care team in the capacity of a mental health nurse.
o Work as a Named Nurse / part of a team for the individuals in theservice area, providing a holistic approach to service user assessment,treatment, review and management of packages of careo Ensure that the statutory requirements of the MHA 1983 (amended2007) and Mental Capacity Act are observed and appliedo Clinical skills relative to the delivery of care in the serviceareao Have effective working relationships with other professionals withinthe service area, across the Strategic Business Units, (SBUs) Trustand other NHS providers and key stakeholderso Contribute towards effective management and utilisation ofresources with service areao Lead a nursing staff team in the absence of the Charge Nurse.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trustare one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission
Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings.Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout :
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Staff Bank Bureau is seeking Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMHN) who is committed to providing high-quality care. We are offering a Bank role to work alongside our current nursing staff and be part of the multi-disciplinary team that really delivers. This is a excellent opportunity and you'll be ambitious to take a multidisciplinary approach to delivering care to our inpatients.
Offering nursing interventions in a wide variety of clinical,therapeutic and social forms with the aim of promoting mental health wellbeing, self-autonomy and independence.
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of nursing care, in liaison with the care team in the capacity of a mental health nurse.
Work as a Named Nurse / part of a team for the individuals in theservice area, providing a holistic approach to service user assessment,treatment, review and management of packages of care Ensure that the statutory requirements of the MHA 1983 (amended2007) and Mental Capacity Act are observed and applied Clinical skills relative to the delivery of care in the servicearea Have effective working relationships with other professionals withinthe service area, across the Strategic Business Units, (SBUs) Trustand other NHS providers and key stakeholders Contribute towards effective management and utilisation ofresources with service area Lead a nursing staff team in the absence of the Charge Nurse.
Person Specification
Knowledge / Training / Experience
Essential
- Experience in RNMH / RMN
- IT / PC Literate
- Experience of assessing and managing clinical risk
Desirable
Communication Skills
Essential
Other
Essential
