Bank RMN

An exciting opportunity to cover shifts in one of SEL Acute Trusts through a single bank registration. As a bank worker you will have priority access to shifts in various departments across the Acute Trusts where the Multi-Disciplinary Team have identified that a Registered Mental Health Nurse is required to provide care to patients with complex and enduring mental health needs, To cover shifts in various departments across the Acute Trusts where the Multi-Disciplinary Team have identified that a Registered Mental Health Nurse is required to provide care to patients with complex and enduring mental health needs. Understands the requirements of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (2008) in relation to consent and best interest decision making. To utilise specific care planning tools as instructed by the clinical team contained in Trust policy (Managing Challenging Behaviour in Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment Policy) for patients with specific needs, when necessary, for example, nursing care plan for the confused and disorientated patient, and behaviour chart for patients with cognitive impairment. Establishing and maintaining effective communication with assigned patients, carers and relatives. Ensures that clear and accurate records and communication systems relating to clinical and care delivery are maintained and effectively
used. Under direction of the nurse in charge is able to support optimum patient care management including supporting the patient with their activities of daily living.

You will be registered with the NMC as an RMN and have a MINIMUM OF 6 MONTHS POST REGISTRATION, NHS EXPERIENCE WITHIN A MENTAL HEALTH SETTING. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to supervise and support other team members. Reliability, confidence and commitment are essential characteristics you will need to succeed in this role.

There are opportunities at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich and Lewisham Hospital to work on an ad hoc basis as a Registered Mental Health Nurse.