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- Rate: £24.10 - £36.70, Band 5
- Location: Nottingham
- Job Type: Bank, Ad-Hoc
We are seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse to join our Mental Health Services. This role involves providing 1-to-1 care to Mental Health patients when required.
Day-to-day of the role:- To provide a defined level of assessment and access to interventions for a diverse patient group and their families under the care programme approach, who present with significant mental health problems/disorders.
- To provide a realistic timely and occasionally intensive support to patients within an Inpatient setting.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and relevant clinical records, both written and computerised, ensuring the safe custody of healthcare records.
- Apply principles of infection prevention and control, complying with relevant policies, procedures, and guidance.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation such as the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding protocols.
- Maintain safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults in line with Trust policy and local authority procedures, including making timely safeguarding referrals.
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health/Learning Disability) with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- Proven skills in assessing patient needs, analysing, and developing treatment plans within a multidisciplinary framework.
- Experience in managing medication and understanding of legal frameworks relevant to mental health care.
- Participation in quality and safety initiatives.
- Supportive team environment in a reputable healthcare setting.
- Dedicated Reed consultant
- Competitive pay rates
- Flexible working
