Job Description

We have an exciting role for a Band 5 RMN on our Acute Adult Admission ward which is located on the Chase Farm Hospital Site in Enfield. Are you a dynamic, forward thinking Nurse, If the answer is yes to this then this could be the role for you. You must be able to demonstrate commitment and passion for Acute adult's mental health care and have the drive and ambition to provide safe, quality and patient centred care to our service users, families and their carers. The post holder will work closely with the team approach within a friendly team.



To participate as an effective member of the MDT and be responsible for the development and facilitation of a patient centred approach to care: assessing, developing, implementing and evaluating the care needs of patients and their carers (supported by a preceptor as appropriate)



To ensure that statutory and legal requirements of care are incorporated safely within each patient's programme of care.



To observe the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 ensuring the patient is fully informed of their legal position and their rights under the Act.



To interpret the significance of clinical observations, act upon them, make

available information to senior nurses and medical staff.



To determine nursing priorities and plan patient care accordingly including full risk assessment, inform the Nurse in Charge when changes in circumstances may affect standards of care.



To meet the physical, psychological, social and cultural needs of the individual and their family, using research based knowledge and skills to maintain the individual's identity.



To recognise the needs of the family/carers, ensuring their involvement in care where appropriate whilst offering support and education with empathy.



To ensure that due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.



To ensure that measurable high standards of nursing care are maintained and participate in the setting and review of standards.



North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.

Our Five-Year Strategy:

1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.



2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all



3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.



4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.



In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.



To assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care supported through a robust preceptorship or personal and professional development programme linked to the Trust's implementation of the Knowledge and Skills



To co-ordinate the individual's assessment and subsequent care plan as agreed with the multi-disciplinary team.



The post holder will adhere to Trust policies, Data Protection and Health and Safety.



This is not an exhaustive list, p lease see the attached and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.