Are you a qualified nurse looking to develop your Mental Health Nursing skills?
We are currently recruiting for Mental Health Nursing Staff to join our Bank and work regular yet flexible shift patterns across both our Hillingdon and Mount Vernon Sites.

You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be able to work under pressure and have a caring and professional attitude. You should be flexible to work across the Trust, reliable and be able to work well as part of a team.

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. Our vision is "To put compassionate care, safety and quality at the heart of everything we do."

Essential Criteria

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with a valid NMC PIN
• Post-registration experience in mental health settings
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act/Mental Capacity Act
• Experienced in the management of patients with mental health conditions or experiencing psychological distress.

Duties

• To provide Mental Health nursing support to patients in the Trust including ensuring their safety within clinical areas and /or during escort duties
• To provide professional leadership in relation to the day-to-day management of patients requiring Mental Health care and support
• To follow the patients' Mental Health Risk Management Plan as devised by Psychiatric Liaison staff, Lead nurse for Mental Health (MH) or a Duty Psychiatrist
• Where appropriate to formulate care plans in relation to the patient's mental health needs in conjunction with other mental health professionals and the patient but to adhere to plans put in place by the assessing Mental Health Team including Psychiatric Liaison Services.
• To fulfil the relatively autonomous role of Mental Health Nurse in a non-Mental Health setting, working to established policies and procedures but willing and able to use professional decision-making skills and discretion as required.
• To use critical assessment skills to address new or ambiguous circumstances and to seek support as required.

Why join the Hillingdon Staff Bank?

Working via the bank is a great way to get more flexible shift patterns and a better work-life balance.

• See the best shifts first - bank staff get priority over all agency workers and can view all available shifts online
• Get weekly pay at highly competitive rates and free uniforms
• Supported career development - including opportunities to do short courses and external study days
• Get 24x7 support from our friendly onsite Staff Bank team
• Become part of an integrated team - feel more valued and supported in your work and access NHS and Trust benefits such as pension contributions and discounts

Our locations

Hillingdon Hospital Mount Vernon Hospital
Pield Heath Road Rickmansworth Rd,
Uxbridge, Northwood

UB8 3NN HA6 2RN

Apply direct using the button at the top or email your CV to: THH-

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