Bank Rmn

We are currently recruiting for Staff RMN to join our Bank on an ad-hoc basis throughout Hillingdon and Mount Vernon Sites.

You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be able to work under pressure and have a caring and professional attitude. You should be flexible to work across the Trust, reliable and be able to work well as a team.

Our vision is"To put compassionate care, safety and quality at the heart of everything we do."

To provide Mental Health nursing support to patients in the Trust including ensuring their safety within clinical areas and /or during escort duties

To provide professional leadership in relation to the day-to-day management of patients requiring Mental Health care and support

To follow the patients’ Mental Health Risk Management Plan as devised by
Psychiatric Liaison staff, Lead nurse for Mental Health (MH) or a Duty Psychiatrist

Where appropriate to formulate care plans in relation to the patients mental health needs in conjunction with other mental health professionals and the patient but to adhere to plans put in place by the assessing Mental Health Team including Psychiatric Liaison Services.

To fulfil the relatively autonomous role of Mental Health Nurse in a non-Mental Health setting, working to established policies and procedures but willing and able to use professional decision making skills and discretion as required.

To use critical assessment skills to address new or ambiguous matters/
circumstances and to seek support as required.

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre,
a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

Please note in the event of a covid -19 breakout you may be working within an area that has patients who have contracted the virus. The hospital will supply you with the relevant PPE to enable you to adhere to your duties.

Before you start your shift it is essential that you complete the risk assessment with the Senior Staff Nurse
- Mental Health
- job description - January 2021Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Manager. Please follow the hospital & government guidelines in regards to social distancing, wearing a mask and washing your hands.If you feel are sick or unwell do not come to the hospital.

Report to the Nurse in charge of the Clinical Area when you arrive as the start of your shift where you will be allocated to the Patient you will be looking after.

To report to another ward or change which Patient you are looking after for
clinical reasons when asked to do so by senior staff including nurse in charge,clinical site practitioner, or Lead Nurse
- Mental Health. Any refusal to comply, without a valid reason, may result in removal from the Bank.

To Ensure that that you are fully briefed during handover with regards to current patients mental state, nature of mental health difficulties, details of current or planned Mental Health Act Assessments and, plans for physical / medical Treatment.

Using their therapeutic skills, through engagement with the patient, make an initial, and if appropriate on -going, psychosocial assessment and advise the Nurse in Charge and the Psychiatric Liaison Team of any findings or concerns.

To promote therapeutic relationships which take account of the patient’s customs, values and spiritual beliefs and facilitate dignity, independence and choice.

To read and be fully aware of the Trusts “ Specialling Policy for enhanced
Observation of ‘ At Risk’ Adult Patients, incorporating children and young
people.”, as well as any other Policies or guidelines relevant to the role.

8. To ensure that they are aware of the patient’s history including any risk factors and to commence and maintain timely risk management to manage any known or unknown risks. To liaise closely with the clinical medical teams and to refer to the Psychiatric liaison Team if psychiatric assessment required when concerns become evident.

9. To ensure that any Risk Management Plan put in place by Mental Health
Services ( Psychiatric liaison and /or Lead Nurse Mental Health) is adhered to and utilize their own clinical skills to advise if changes are indicated in relation to the implementation of these.

10.Ensure that the environment around the patient is as safe as possible, actively managing risk in a changing clinical environment It may be necessary to search patient’s belongings in order to maintain a safe environment. This should be planned with the patient if possible although this is not always appropriate. It should always be carried out with the nursing team’s agreement and support. Senior Staff Nurse
- Mental Health
- job description - January 2021 Hillingdon Hospital NHS