Job summary
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
Main duties of the job
1. Assessing and talking to patients about their problems and discussing the best way to plan and deliver their care.
2. Building relationships with patients to encourage trust, while listening to and interpreting their needs and concerns.
3. Ensuring the correct administration of medication, including injections, and monitoring the results of treatment.
4. Responding to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of their discomfort.
The role will involve, but not to be limited to you performing above.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Registered Mental Health Nurse
Trust: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Location :Torbay Hospital, Totnescommunity hospital, Brixham community hospital, Newton Abbot communityhospital, Teignmouth community hospital, Dawlish community hospital.
Pay Rates: £ to £ Hour)
Shift Patterns : Flexible
About the Trust:
We provide healthand social care services to our people in their own homes or in their localcommunity. We also run Torbay Hospital (providing acute hospital services) aswell as five community hospitals, stretching from Dawlish to Brixham.
We support around500,000 face-to-face contacts with patients in their homes and communities eachyear and see over 78,000 people in our A&E department annually. We serve aresident population of approximately 286,000 people, plus about 100,000 visitorsat any one time during the summer holiday season.
We are passionateabout creating a fairer and more inclusive NHS for everyone.
We employ over6,500 staff, including doctors, nurses, social workers, consultants, and alliedhealth professionals, as well as highly skilled managers, administrators, andtechnical experts. Our people work in a wide range of settings and locationsacross our communities, depending on their individual role or circumstances.
Why might this job interest you?
This position allows you to make a significant impact on individuals' lives by providing essential support and compassionate care in mental health settings, all while having the freedom to choose your own working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables Mental Health Care Support Worker to balance professional responsibilities with personal commitments, promoting a healthy work-life balance. The ability to contribute to patient care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding and accommodating, ensuring that individuals receive the necessary support when they need it most.
What you can add:
5. Assessing and monitoring patient conditions
6. Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests
7. Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
8. Working as an effective team member and promoting team and interdisciplinary relationships
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
What you'll need:
9. A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a Mental Health Hospital environment within the last 3 years
10. Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices
*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
The benefits we can offer you in return:
11. Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
12. Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
13. Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
14. First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
15. Our team is always happy to help- access our support line any time.
16. Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
17. Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
18. Explore different wards,keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
19. Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.
Apply Today
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
20. A minimum of 6 months paid experience in an Acute hospital environment within the last 3 years.
21. Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices.
22. Ensure accurate records are kept in accordance with CHS policy and NMC guidelines.
23. Undertake regular mandatory training*