Staff Nurse

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. To provide education and supervision to junior staff members, peers and other professionals A registered nurse (Mental Health/Learning Disability) with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). The role requires a clinician with skills to assess patients needs, analyse and develop treatment plans within a multidisciplinary framework. To assess, plan, implement, promote and evaluate safe, creative and effective treatment plans in collaboration with the patients diverse needs, their carers and other professionals. Interventions will be evidence based and designed to reduce stress and anxiety, manage risk and aid recovery. To maintain accurate,
timely and relevant clinical records both written and computerised. To maintain the safe custody of healthcare records. Responsible for the safe monitoring, management and administration of medication as required by Trust policy. To be aware of and apply the principles of Infection Prevention and Control and to comply with policy, procedure and guidance.