Job Overview This is an exciting time to join Frimley Health Foundation Trust as a bank Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN). We have invested in a mental health-led role to improve mental health outcomes and in supporting the development of a broader strategy to enhance the care of patients with mental health needs. We have sourced funding for 2 Band 7 RMN who will alongside the mental health lead and be based at Frimley and Wexham Park respectively to support staff deliver better patient experience and enhance joint working between medical and mental health pathways. As part of this expanding service, bank RMNs will play a key part in this organisational change, providing flexible therapeutic support to patients and acting as a resource and source of expertise to other clinicians across the hospital. We are looking for RMNs who are adaptable and comfortable with covering all clinical areas as demand requires; this could mean working flexibly to use your specialist skills in different settings. By joining the Staff Bank, you put yourself at the top of the list for any shifts requiring extra staff throughout the Trust. We have long day and night shifts available including weekends. Main duties of the job Supporting patients who require specialist mental health enhanced observation (1:1 nursing). As a bank RMN, you will have an important role in promoting parity of esteem between mental and physical health in the general hospital setting. Demonstrate excellent communication skills while providing specialist support and information to patients. Have excellent nursing assessment and risk management skills, knowledge of the legal frameworks that inform acute mental health care, an understanding of mental health diagnoses and a well-informed understanding of psychosocial interventions. This post requires that you be highly motivated and professional, flexible in an ever-changing environment, and able to communicate effectively across a multi-professional team. Working for our organisation Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Job Purpose Detailed job description and main responsibilities 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 teams Patients and carers Senior Nurses and ward managers Clinical site management team Mental health liaison teams Security Mental 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. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse Demonstrable postqualification experience and knowledge of mental health practice. Educated to degree level Evidence of continued professional development Desirable criteria Leadership course/module or qualification Management course or qualification Experience Essential criteria Experience working as an RMN post registration, demonstrating effective risk assessment and risk management experience Have an excellent understanding and experience in working with patients who have experienced psychological trauma, demonstrating trauma-informed care Experience in the delivery of clinical interventions Evidence of working within a multi-disciplinary team and with external multi-agencies Experience working with patients who may be confused or present with challenging behaviour Understands the application of children/adult safeguarding processes and application in practice Desirable criteria Experience working in Adult’s and Children’s mental health inpatient settings Skills & Knowledge Essential criteria Understanding of relevant legislation, including the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, DOLS and other legislation applicable to the practice area Demonstrable knowledge of the post-graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for patients in the designated field, including specialist knowledge of comorbidity (physical and mental health) about acute and chronic conditions Demonstrates excellent written and presentation skills Knowledge of medication and the monitoring of its side effects Knowledge of psychological interventions Can demonstrate good understanding of clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice Able to demonstrate interpersonal skills Desirable criteria Has participated in undertaking research and audit Special Requirements Essential criteria Work bank shifts within every six-month rolling period to remain active on the temporary staffing pool Able to work under pressure and deal with challenging situations Punctual and organised Able to use initiative and demonstrate a proactive approach Desirable criteria Able to work on a range of wards with different patient groups using own skills and experience Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. As a well performing, well led and ambitious Foundation Trust, we have exciting times ahead of us. We have an ongoing commitment to improving the health and care services for the 900,000 people we serve across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire. We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in health & wellbeing, delivering excellence for our communities. We continue to invest in our services and facilities, including a £10 million upgrade to the hospital maternity unit as well as £49m major new Emergency Assessment Centre on our Wexham Park site. The opening of a brand new £100m state of the art hospital which replaced the existing hospital facility at Heatherwood and are planning to invest further in diagnostics and inpatient capacity at Frimley Park. We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment. Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future. Apply online now