Bank Registered Mental Health Nurse

Job purpose To deliver high-quality, effective and individualised nursing care that is compassionate, caring, and in line with evidence-based professional practice. To undertake risk assessments and contribute to reducing the number of vulnerable patients who come to harm. Key stakeholders Medical and multi-disciplinary teamsPatients and carersSenior Nurses and ward managersClinical site management teamMental health liaison teamsSecurityMental Health Lead Key areas of responsibility - Communication and relationships Possess excellent communication skills and form a positive, therapeutic relationship with people experiencing acute crisis or distress in the context of partnership and trust. Be an effective communicator and role model in liaising with patients, family/carers, and other healthcare professionals internally and externally.
Be self-aware of how your verbal and nonverbal communication can be interpreted by others and ensure a polite approach is always maintained. To escalate professional concerns to the nurse in charge of the department and the appropriate senior nurse and always promote professional practice. To ensure that information of a confidential nature is not divulged to any unauthorised person and is stored in line with the provisions of GDPR. Ensure all documentation and patient care records are legible, accurate, furnished in a timely fashion, and written in accordance with Trust policy, professional guidance, and best practices