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., 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.