Staff Nurse

at  Barnet Enfield Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust

We have an exciting role for a Band 5 RMN on our Acute Adult Admission ward which is located on the Chase Farm Hospital Site in Enfield. Are you a dynamic, forward thinking Nurse, If the answer is yes to this then this could be the role for you. You must be able to demonstrate commitment and passion for Acute adult’s mental health care and have the drive and ambition to provide safe, quality and patient centred care to our service users, families and their carers. The post holder will work closely with the team approach within a friendly team.
To participate as an effective member of the MDT and be responsible for the development and facilitation of a patient centred approach to care: assessing, developing, implementing and evaluating the care needs of patients and their carers (supported by a preceptor as appropriate)
To ensure that statutory and legal requirements of care are incorporated safely within each patient’s programme of care.
To observe the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 ensuring the patient is fully informed of their legal position and their rights under the Act.
To interpret the significance of clinical observations, act upon them, make
available information to senior nurses and medical staff.
To determine nursing priorities and plan patient care accordingly including full risk assessment, inform the Nurse in Charge when changes in circumstances may affect standards of care.
To meet the physical, psychological, social and cultural needs of the individual and their family, using research based knowledge and skills to maintain the individual’s identity.
To recognise the needs of the family/carers, ensuring their involvement in care where appropriate whilst offering support and education with empathy.
To ensure that due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.
To ensure that measurable high standards of nursing care are maintained and participate in the setting and review of standards.
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust provides local, regional and national award-winning healthcare services. We have more than 3.300 staff working out of 20 main sites serving a population of 1.2 million people. We provide community health services and mental health services for young people, adults and older people. Our North London Forensic Service treats and cares for people in the criminal justice system who have mental health conditions. We also provide one of the largest eating disorders services in England, as well as drug and alcohol services.
We are an organisation that is passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion; one that prides itself in developing the leadership capabilities of its employees, looking after their health and wellbeing, creating safe spaces for staff to speak up and providing opportunities to mentor and be mentored. Our employees are the reason for delivering Good CQC ratings, excellent outcomes and outstanding patient experiences, so it is our aim to create a happy and healthy working environment where you can thrive and succeed.
Job Summary
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care supported through a robust preceptorship or personal and professional development programme linked to the Trust’s implementation of the Knowledge and Skills
To co-ordinate the individual’s assessment and subsequent care plan as agreed with the multi-disciplinary team.
The post holder will adhere to Trust policies, Data Protection and Health and Safety

Please refer the Job description for details