Description
We are seeking a skilled Mental Health Nurse to join our Emergency Department team at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. As a Mental Health Nurse, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to identify and support patients presenting with mental health needs.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Assessing and managing patients with mental health needs in the Emergency Department
- Developing and implementing care plans in collaboration with the psychiatric liaison team and CAMHS Crisis Team
- Providing emotional support and guidance to patients and their families
- Working closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless care
- Maintaining accurate records and reports
The ideal candidate will have:
- A Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification
- Experience of working in a mental health setting
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
We offer a competitive salary of £39,959 to £48,117 per annum, plus HCAS. If you are a motivated and compassionate nurse looking for a new challenge, please apply now.
Job Responsibilities:
- Adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code (2015)
- Maintain own level of clinical competence
- Use evidence-based practice
- Clinical, Management & Leadership
- The post holder will be independently and clinically responsible for the coordination and implementation of effective nursing care in UHL / QEH A&E.
- The applicant will liaise with other professionals and with those providing support services if / when necessary
- Provide accurate reports to Mental Health Liaison Teams / CAMHS Crisis Team, assisting them to develop plans of care and make difficult decisions in cases where patients are exhibiting complex psychosocial needs and/or challenging behaviours.
- Act as patients advocate to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines
- Ensure that sensitive patient records are documented and stored appropriately
- Ensures the cultural and spiritual needs of patients are recognised and accommodated within resources available.
- Undertake risk assessments for service users who are waiting in Emergency Department and be responsible for communicating information about the risks to all relevant services and agencies
- To work in partnership with the user, carer, Psychiatric Liaison Service, CAMHS Crisis Team, and agencies and have an understanding and awareness of the differences in their values and cultures as well as priorities and objectives and how those differences can affect partnership strategies
- Participate fully in quality assurance initiatives, with particular emphasis on a patient first approach
- Be able to understand local policies, practice and frameworks, keeping up to date with the national agenda.
- Take on a range of management duties at the request of and in the absence of Senior management staff
- Initiate and participate in audit / research projects associated with the work of the service
- To manage flow of MH patients efficiently, economically and escalate any concerns appropriately
- Be required to guide nursing staff, in the general hospital and mental health setting and non- nursing staff both in formal and informal settings
- Will act as a role model for all staff in the general hospital setting in providing a service for people with mental health problems
- To facilitate future learning for staff and students
- To prioritise and assist in the investigate and manage of complaints according to Trust policy
- To maintain accurate and complete records of activities and communications relating to patients in a timely manner in line with Trust and NMC standards for record keeping
- To actively participate in the recruitment and selection process
- To ensure all new staff, temporary staff and student nurses are inducted and orientated appropriately
- To contribute to any audits / research / benchmarking as required
- To communicate clear expectations to staff & colleagues, manage performance and champion change to create an environment where the courage to speak out is welcomed and encouraged.
- To manage staff absences and conduct return to work interviews escalating all performance concerns in line with Trust HR policies and procedures
- To ensure that all staff are up-to-date with mandatory and statutory training, appraisals and personal development plans
- Act to safeguard vulnerable children and adults in A&E.