Job summary Do you have passion for inpatient mental health care and enjoy a fast-paced environment? Do you want to work in an organisation who are 100% committed to delivering outstanding mental health care? If so, here at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust we may have the opportunities you are looking for We are delighted to be recruiting for Registered Mental Health Nurses to work in our inpatient acute mental health wards and psychiatric intensive care unit, with multiple posts available and based in a beautiful setting with over 200 acres of green space at Bethlem Royal Hospital. You will be able to develop your clinical skills and experience working with varied and complex mental health presentations within multi-disciplinary teams. We offer additional training that is specialised to our services giving you risk assessment and risk management skills which are invaluable in the mental health profession. Main duties of the job The post holder will deliver high quality safe nursing care, ensuringconsistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence which comply with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional conduct.You will provide care for presenting service users from initial contact and assessment, formulating and delivering care plans, and evaluation of care. You will assess the risks and needs of service users to plan and evaluate care using a collaborative approach with service users and their carers. Providing accurate information about care in an accessible format to patients and their relatives The post holder will co-ordinate a first-class service that includes assessment and monitoring of physical health, maintaining service users rights, supervising junior staff and students, working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams and maintaining a safe and therapeutic working environment and accurate records. About us South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK as well as substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. We work closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London and are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. There are very few organisations in the world that have such wide-ranging capabilities working with mental illness. Our scope is unique because it is built on three major foundations: care and treatment, science and research, and training. SLaM employ around 5000 staff and serve a local population of 1.1 million people. We have more than 230 services including inpatient wards, outpatient and community services. Currently, provide inpatient care for approximately 5,300 people each year and treat more than 45,000 patients in the community in Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark; as well as substance misuse services for residents of Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich. By coming to work at SLaM, you will gain experience of being part of an organisation with a rich history and international reputation in mental health care. You will have access to professional development and learning opportunities, and have the chance to work alongside people who are world leaders in their field. Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £34,521 to £41,956 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 334-NUR-6979317-AP Job locations Bethlem Royal Hospital Monks Orchard Road Beckenham BR3 3BX Job description Job responsibilities About our location: Bethlem Royal Hospital Bethlem Royal Hospital is based in a beautiful setting in over 200 acres of green space in the London Borough of Bromley, South East London. The hospital has easy access to nearby main roads and have offers free parking. The site is within walking distance from of Eden Park and West Wickham overland stations. Flexible working: As one of the few Trusts in London we are proud to offer flexible working as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to talk flexible working at the interview stage. Career Progression pathways and development opportunities: We are committed to get the very best out of our staff and support staff in their career aspirations. We have career pathways available, where you will be able to develop your skills and build on your experience to progress into other roles across different specialties. For this role, we offer career pathways to nursing, both clinical and operational. In addition, we offer ongoing training and development in many additional areas Working autonomously within the parameters of the role leading on implementing the delivery of quality nursing care, contributing to the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care in a recovery- focused way through therapeutic engagement and activities, and taking steps to address any issues that arise. Leading on and undertaking activities to ensure that the fundamentals of care are met - nutrition, hydration, hygiene, comfort, emotional and social support. Co-ordinating and evaluating collaborative patient-centred care; getting feedback and improving plans with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT). Providing accurate information about care in an accessible format to patients and their relatives / carers. Liaising and working positively with members of the multi- disciplinary team and partner organisations. Administering, and monitoring the side-effects of, medication; monitoring service user compliance. Safety; safe custody of medicines, sharps, clinical equipment, report all incidents following trust policy. Developing the management of care needs through: Initial data collection Monitoring of individual service user / patient progress Feedback and discussion Producing reports and in-care reviews Devising a plan of care and interventions supervised by a Registered Nurse. Leading on and directing junior to staff in providing hands-on care to service users including: o Undertaking 1-1 engagement with service users in an honest, open and non- judgmental way. o Recognising and valuing service users as individuals, acknowledging the importance of maintaining the service users respect and dignity at all times and ensure that the care provided respects equality and diversity.o Developing care plans that reflect service user needs and relevant patient care documentation working in partnership with service users, wider MDT and friends/relatives/significant others. o Ensuring the monitoring and recording service user clinical observations are undertaken, such as Physical observations and vital signs and treating or escalating as appropriate any signs or symptoms of deterioration or that do not fulfil the personal parameters to the relevant professional for treatment. Promote healthy lifestyles and give health promotion advice and support. Implementing the principles of recovery: encouraging and supporting service users to engage with healthy lifestyles, facilitating psychosocial activities and other activities of their interest. Where appropriate contributing to psychological interventions. Escorting service users, as required, in line with Trust policies. Facilitating the admission and discharge of service users, ensuring needs of the patient and service including relevant legislative or required documentation are completed. Advocating for service users needs and rights within Trust policy. Encouraging and empowering service users to have an optimum level of responsibility for their individual programme of care. Job description Job responsibilities About our location: Bethlem Royal Hospital Bethlem Royal Hospital is based in a beautiful setting in over 200 acres of green space in the London Borough of Bromley, South East London. The hospital has easy access to nearby main roads and have offers free parking. The site is within walking distance from of Eden Park and West Wickham overland stations. Flexible working: As one of the few Trusts in London we are proud to offer flexible working as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to talk flexible working at the interview stage. Career Progression pathways and development opportunities: We are committed to get the very best out of our staff and support staff in their career aspirations. We have career pathways available, where you will be able to develop your skills and build on your experience to progress into other roles across different specialties. For this role, we offer career pathways to nursing, both clinical and operational. In addition, we offer ongoing training and development in many additional areas Working autonomously within the parameters of the role leading on implementing the delivery of quality nursing care, contributing to the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care in a recovery- focused way through therapeutic engagement and activities, and taking steps to address any issues that arise. Leading on and undertaking activities to ensure that the fundamentals of care are met - nutrition, hydration, hygiene, comfort, emotional and social support. Co-ordinating and evaluating collaborative patient-centred care; getting feedback and improving plans with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT). Providing accurate information about care in an accessible format to patients and their relatives / carers. Liaising and working positively with members of the multi- disciplinary team and partner organisations. Administering, and monitoring the side-effects of, medication; monitoring service user compliance. Safety; safe custody of medicines, sharps, clinical equipment, report all incidents following trust policy. Developing the management of care needs through: Initial data collection Monitoring of individual service user / patient progress Feedback and discussion Producing reports and in-care reviews Devising a plan of care and interventions supervised by a Registered Nurse. Leading on and directing junior to staff in providing hands-on care to service users including: o Undertaking 1-1 engagement with service users in an honest, open and non- judgmental way. o Recognising and valuing service users as individuals, acknowledging the importance of maintaining the service users respect and dignity at all times and ensure that the care provided respects equality and diversity.o Developing care plans that reflect service user needs and relevant patient care documentation working in partnership with service users, wider MDT and friends/relatives/significant others. o Ensuring the monitoring and recording service user clinical observations are undertaken, such as Physical observations and vital signs and treating or escalating as appropriate any signs or symptoms of deterioration or that do not fulfil the personal parameters to the relevant professional for treatment. Promote healthy lifestyles and give health promotion advice and support. Implementing the principles of recovery: encouraging and supporting service users to engage with healthy lifestyles, facilitating psychosocial activities and other activities of their interest. Where appropriate contributing to psychological interventions. Escorting service users, as required, in line with Trust policies. Facilitating the admission and discharge of service users, ensuring needs of the patient and service including relevant legislative or required documentation are completed. Advocating for service users needs and rights within Trust policy. Encouraging and empowering service users to have an optimum level of responsibility for their individual programme of care. Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse/ Registered LD Nurse Desirable Mentorship Experience and Knowledge Essential Experience of using supervision to reflect on skills/attitude/knowledge Knowledge of Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation Desirable Experience of shift coordination Experience of supervising/mentoring junior staff or students Skills and abilities Essential Ability to provide quality care that is responsive to service users needs, without close supervision Self aware and self motivated Advocates for all individuals, particularly those with protected characteristics Forms effective workign relationships with colleagues Resilience - able to manage difficult interpersonal situations Desirable Good IT skills Able to provide critical and constructive feedback Other Essential Flexibility to work shift patterns across 24hrs, 7days a week and across all clinical areas within the Trust as required Ability to fulfil all the requirements of the role (including physical) Empathy for service users including individuals who have experienced mental health problems. Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse/ Registered LD Nurse Desirable Mentorship Experience and Knowledge Essential Experience of using supervision to reflect on skills/attitude/knowledge Knowledge of Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation Desirable Experience of shift coordination Experience of supervising/mentoring junior staff or students Skills and abilities Essential Ability to provide quality care that is responsive to service users needs, without close supervision Self aware and self motivated Advocates for all individuals, particularly those with protected characteristics Forms effective workign relationships with colleagues Resilience - able to manage difficult interpersonal situations Desirable Good IT skills Able to provide critical and constructive feedback Other Essential Flexibility to work shift patterns across 24hrs, 7days a week and across all clinical areas within the Trust as required Ability to fulfil all the requirements of the role (including physical) Empathy for service users including individuals who have experienced mental health problems. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust Address Bethlem Royal Hospital Monks Orchard Road Beckenham BR3 3BX Employer's website https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)