Job summary
Job Title: Registered Nurse Mental Health
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
What you'll beresponsible for :
1. You will be involved in providing a highlevel of safe and effective care
2. Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementationand evaluation of care
3. Adhere to all Trust policies, procedures andguidelines
4. Liaise with the multidisciplinary team
5. Provide mentorship and support to others
6. The role will involve, butnot be limited to you performing the 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: Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Southampton
Pay Rates: £ - £
Shift Patterns: Flexible
About Trust:
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, rated Good in their most recent CQC report, provides a wide range of mental health, physical health and learning disability services across Hampshire. Based in the centre of the South Coast, Hampshire has excellent transport links, with the M3 and M27, an airport in Southampton, as well as quick and easy access to London. As the Trust operates at over 300 sites across Hampshire, there is plenty of opportunities to experience either city, country or coastal life. Staff can also benefit from the Trusts Academy of Clinical Excellence (ACE) which offers a specific focus on the professional development and career progression for registered nurses, nursing associates and AHPs.
Why might this job interest you?
Being a Mental Health Nurse in the NHS is a versatile and impactful role that spans across various healthcare settings, from hospitals to community clinics. It involves providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, addressing both acute medical needs and long-term health management. The flexibility in scheduling allows general nurses to balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments, ensuring they can deliver compassionate and effective care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
What you can add:
7. Assessing and monitoring patient conditions
8. Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests
9. Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
10. 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:
11. A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a Mental Health hospital environment within the last 3 years
12. 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:
13. 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.
14. Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
15. Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
16. First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
17. Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
18. 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.
19. Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
20. Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
21. 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
22. A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a Mental Health Hospital environment within the last 3 years.
Desirable
23. Restraint and ILS Training completed within the last 12 months
Qualifications
Essential
24. All Registered Nurse roles will be required to provide evidence of
25. Statement of NMC Registration
26. Degree /Diploma in Nursing