Job responsibilities
LEWISHAM & GREENWICH NHS TRUST
JOB DESCRIPTION
1. JOB
DETAILS
Post Title: Bank Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
Grade: Local Pay Rates
Hours: Ad Hoc
Department/Ward: Bank
Reports To: Ward
Manager/Team Leader
Accountable To: Director of Nursing and Education
Location/Sites Lewisham Hospital
& Queen Elizabeth Hospital Woolwich
2. JOB
PURPOSE
To cover
shifts in various departments across the Acute Trust where the
Multi-Disciplinary Team have identified
that a Registered Mental Health Nurse is required to provide care to patients
with complex and enduring mental health needs.
The post
holders under the direction of a nurse in charge, is accountable for the
provision, organisation, and direction of safe and person centred nursing care
approaches for patients.
As a
bank member of staff you will liaise with all staffing groups so that the best
possible care is given to meet the individual needs of patients.
3. ORGANISATIONAL
POSITION
Site Manager
Matron
Ward Manager
Nurse In Charge
Bank Nurse
4. KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES
Practices in accordance
with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and other appropriate guidelines.
In collaboration with the
clinical (Multi-disciplinary) team assess the mental health care needs of
patients and assist in developing programmes of care and implement psychological
interventions as agreed.
Participate in the Admission Procedure and ensure
that it is undertaken as smoothly as possible and that discharges / transfers
are communicated effectively with patients and that all appropriate agencies
are informed of the discharge / transfers and all necessary arrangements made
To utilise specific care planning tools as
instructed by the clinical team contained in Trust policy (Managing Challenging Behaviour in Older Adults with
Cognitive Impairment Policy) for patients with specific needs when
necessary e.g. nursing care plan for the confused and disorientated patient,
and behaviour chart for patients with cognitive impairment.
Co-ordinating care for the
patient and work in partnership with the patient, clinical team and the specialist
healthcare providers to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plans and
programmes of care .
Establishing and
maintaining effective communication with assigned patients, carers and
relatives.
Understands
the requirements of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty
Safeguards (2008) in relation to consent and best interest decision making.
Observes
confidentiality of patient information at all times and complies with Data
Protection Act (1984)
Ensures
that clear and accurate records and communication systems relating to clinical
and care delivery are maintained and effectively used.
Under
direction of the nurse in charge is able to support optimum patient care
management including supporting the patient with their activities of daily
living.
Taking prompt action on changes in condition,
liaising with other members of the clinical team when necessary, reviewing
nursing care and communicating any amendments to the programmes of care.
Professional
The RH (MH) is accountable for any action undertaken in
the course of duty, and is aware of the limits of his/her responsibilities and
reports promptly to the appropriate personnel any matter that falls outside
these responsibilities.
Will
develop within the Scope of Professional Practice taking responsibility for own
professional growth and keeps up to date with professional developments.
Attends study days and courses as appropriate.
Will
keep himself/herself aware of new developments in nursing within scope of
practice
Will
adhere to the current uniform policy.
Observe
and continually promote equal opportunities in compliance with the Trust's
policies on Equality and Diversity and Dignity at Work.
Health & Safety
Observe and comply with the Trust's policies and
procedures for Health and Safety ensuring the environment in which you work is
safe, clean and tidy and comply with standard infection control precautions to
prevent or minimise the spread of micro-organisms and communicable diseases to
patients, staff and surrounding community.
Reports any deficiency in the agreed
hygiene standard to the appropriate personnel.
Ensures that equipment is maintained in
working order and correctly used.
When commencing duty in the ward, you
will familiarise yourself with emergency procedures relating to fire and
resuscitation. Will be sure of the role
they play in the team and be able to safely participate in an emergency. Will attend annual training for fire and
resuscitation.
Will know the Moving and Handling
policy and take responsibility for ensuring safe moving and handling
techniques, making use of appropriate aids.
Attend annual update training.
Is familiar with the Major Incident
Policy and the role of their ward/department within it.
Reports all accidents and incidents to relevant
personnel and is aware of relevant documentation.
Clinical Governance
Keeps the ward manager and Modern
Matron informed of changes in the ward environment particularly when those
changes affect standards of care, and reports any unsafe areas to the
appropriate personnel.
Will participate in ward or
departmental quality assurance activities.
Will participate in the development,
implementation and evaluation of quality standards.
Will take into account patients, and
other consumer views when developing and assessing quality standards.
This job
description is intended to be a guide only to the general scope of the post and
not an exhaustive list of duties, you may therefore be required to undertake
other duties commensurate with your grade.
This is a description of the job as it is presently
constructed. This will be periodically
reviewed and updated to ensure that the job description fully reflects the
duties and responsibilities required.
This will be done by the line manager in consultation with the
postholder.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Confidentiality
Confidentiality/data
protection regarding all personal information and Trust activity must be
maintained at all times (both in and out of working hours) in accordance with
professional codes of conduct and relevant legislation such as the Data
Protection Act. The post holder should
ensure that they are familiar with and adhere to all Trust Information
governance policies and procedures. Any
breach of confidentiality will be taken seriously and appropriate disciplinary
action may be taken.
Equal
Opportunities
Promote
the concepts of equality of opportunity and managing diversity Trust wide.
Health
and Safety
Employees
must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and
Safety at Work Act 1974, paying due regard to health and safety in the
workplace and management of risk to maintain a safe working environment for
service users, visitors and employees.
Infection Prevention
and Control
Employees
must be aware of their responsibilities to protect service users, visitors and
employees against the risks of acquiring health care associated infections, in
accordance with Trust policy.
Professional
Standards and Performance Review
Maintain
consistently high professional standards and act in accordance with the
relevant professional code of conduct.
Employees are expected to participate in the performance review
process.
Service/Department
Standards
Support
the development of performance standards within the Service/Department to
ensure the service is responsive to and meeting the needs of its customers.
Finance
All
Trust staff will comply with the financial processes and procedures.
Safeguarding.Children
Employees
must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Children Act
1989, 2004.
