Description
We are seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse to provide mental health nursing support to patients on AAU/AMU and other clinical areas. As a Registered Mental Health Nurse, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety of patients within clinical areas and/or during escort duties. You will provide professional leadership in relation to the day-to-day management of patients requiring mental health care and support.
Responsibilities:
- Provide mental health nursing support to patients on AAU/AMU and other clinical areas
- Ensure patient safety within clinical areas and/or during escort duties
- Formulate care plans in relation to patients' mental health needs in conjunction with other mental health professionals and the patient
- Follow patients' Mental Health Risk Management Plans as devised by Psychiatric Liaison staff or a Duty Psychiatrist
- Utilize diversion and de-escalation skills to manage conflict situations
- Administer prescribed medication within the Nursing and Midwifery Council Guidelines
- Communicate with the Multi-Disciplinary Team, Psychiatric Liaison Team, and other Clinical services in a professional and appropriate manner
Requirements:
- Registered Mental Nurse on the NMC Register
- Experience of at least 3 years within an Acute NHS Medical setting
- Postgraduate qualifications in Mental Health, or equivalent in experience
- Excellent knowledge of all relevant legislation in relation to Mental Health and mental Capacity
- Able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in relation to the management of suicidal individuals
- Able to demonstrate excellent clinical skills in Risk Assessment
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: £45,953 to £54,254 per annum
- Permanent full-time position
- Agenda for Change pay scheme
- Band 6