Bank Registered Mental Health Nurse

Job summary

Role Purpose:

To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the provision of best practice care and treatment for young people and adults who require inpatient treatment for an eating disorder.

The basis of the role will be to develop and maintain a therapeutic environment which supports the patient in making positive changes. As part of a multidisciplinary team the post holder will support and uphold a structured programme of treatment.

The post holder will lead the delivery of a consistent person-centred approach, to care and treatment with patients which spans the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. This will include the monitoring of physical health, promotion of patients rights, supervising and teaching junior staff and students, working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and maintaining a safe and therapeutic working environment.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team within either the CAMHS or Adult Ward. They will be responsible for delivering a high standard of nursing care to patients and their families. The post holder will demonstrate empathic understanding, compassion and positive regard in maintaining the ethos of the ward and values of the hospital.

As a registered mental health nurse, the post holder will use empathic understanding, compassion, strong clinical skills and clear decision-making to lead a cohesive shift team in the promotion of patient independence and recovery and the proactive management of clinical risk.

About us

Introduction to Riverdale Grange Specialist Eating Disorders Hospital

Our Vision

To provide a caring, supportive and inclusive environment where excellence is expected and delivered.

Our Mission

To always look forward, and use our expertise and skills to equip our patients to achieve their best outcomes.

Our Values

Kindness shown to all

Integrity in all we do

Nurturing environment for patients and their families/carers

Dedicated to providing the best care for our patients

Riverdale Grange is committed to the development and well-being of its staff team.

Job responsibilities

Clinical or Work Practice

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care with patients. Including developing care plans that reflect patients need and relevant documentation.

To be the named nurse for identified patients.

To work comprehensively within a multidisciplinary team.

To actively participate in care reviews with internal and external multi-agencies, including producing reports.

To co-ordinate, encourage and facilitate patients to participate in the structured treatment programme maximising opportunities of recovery.

When required, the post holder will act as nurse in charge of shift and take charge of the ward. This includes delegating duties; prioritising workloads, ensuring safe operations and lead the team in managing the therapeutic day ensuring a consistent approach They will act as a role model, demonstrating professional conduct, tact and courtesy to staff, patients and visitors.

Proactively manage clinical risk.

Ensure that the team work within hospital policies and procedures and uphold the organisational values.

Work at all times to safeguard children and vulnerable adults.

Ensure best practice standards are maintained at all times.

To maintain an ethos which is empathic and compassionate and community facing.

Then post holder will be responsible for administering and monitoring medication, ensuring patient compliance and safely handling medicines, sharps and clinical equipment.

Actively promote independence, implementing the principles of recovery: encouraging patients to engage with healthy lifestyles, facilitating psychosocial activities and other activities. Where appropriate contributing to psychological interventions.

To facilitate the admissions and discharge of patients.

Audit, Outcome Measuring & Service Evaluation

• To participate in audit, outcome measurement and development projects occurring within the hospital.
• Engage within the governance strategy.
• Utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support practice.
• Support and contribute to the development of action plans from audit and disseminate changes.
• Actively contribute to the development of service.

Policies & Procedures

• Understand and adhere to the hospital policies, procedures and ensure that others also adhere to these.
• Take personal responsibility for maintaining up to date. knowledge and adhering to all hospital policies and procedures.
• Works within the hospitals Equality and Diversity framework.
• Ensure that patient, and visitors understand the hospital policies and procedures as it affects them.

Health and Safety

• Ensure the maintenance of a safe and secure treatment environment which is therapeutic.
• Contribute to the General Workplace Risk Assessment process and adhere to risk management plans.
• Work within Health and Safety legislation, hospital policies and procedures.

General Duties

The post holders adherence to the job description and specific role objectives will be reviewed as a matter of routine within supervision and appraisal. This allows for appropriate stretch and support for each individual working within a generic job description and meets individual needs creating opportunities for growth.

The post holder may be asked to undertake duties not explicitly stated within this job description. This will only ever ask of the post holder that which is within their capabilities, skill and knowledge.

Additional Duties

As required by the hospital team in line with the post holders skills and knowledge.