So, you're eager to learn more about working within our bank team as a Mental Health Nurse at North Bristol NHS Trust?

Here are some of the reasons we're unique...

• Mental Health Nurses work within critical areas of our Acute Service.
• Our Emergency Department treats people who have serious and life-threatening injuries and conditions. Patients attend with a range of mental health conditions.

• The Acute Medical Unit is a fast-paced environment, specialising in assessment and treatment of patients presenting with acute medical complaints, many of whom also present with complex mental health needs.

• Our team also work closely with the MDT on the general wards and as an RMN you will be supporting (often 1:1 nursing) complex patients with their mental health needs.

Our Trust bank team, NBTeXtra, are innovative, impressive and inclusive. Let us tell you a little more...

Our NBTeXtra nurses are valued members of our team and have access to exceptional benefits access to the NHS Pension scheme, free DBS and full training, induction and revalidation support.

• We have competitive rates available for shifts Trust-wide
• 19.86* per hour - Week Days
• �25.82* per hour - Nights and Saturdays
• �31.78* per hour - Sundays and Bank Holidays

*All rates are inclusive of annual leave allowance

• We also offer paid orientation and induction (up to 4 days on site induction (social distancing observed) and e-learning accessible from home).

Main duties of the job

Alongside our Trust induction, you will receive up to 20 hours paid supernumerary shadowing shifts working with the Mental Health Liaison team to welcome you to the Trust. We are also currently developing group supervision for our bank RMNs to support them with their unique, challenging, but satisfying, role.

As a Bank Registered Nurse, you will increase your skill set by working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver all aspects of patient care. Your main duties will include:

Taking personal responsibility and accountability for ensuring that Trust and local policies and procedures are known and followed and ensuring duties are carried out in accordance with the advisory guidelines andpractice set out in the NMC code.

• Being responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
• Taking responsibility for the supervision and guidance of other staff including health care assistants and students as required.

Successful applicants for this role will:

Hold RMN Registration with current NMC licence to practice.

• Have relevant experience within the last 18-24 month. Newly qualified staff require 15 months post qualification experience - 3 months Preceptorship and 12 months appropriate experience.
• Have a drive to work hard, enthusiasm and the ability to commit to a four day induction programme if successful.
• Have Right to Work in the UK (with relevant Adaptation/ONP if applicable).

About us

NBTeXtra is the temporary bank of staff that supports the running of one of the South West's largest hospitals.

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full overview of the Job Description, please refer to the PDF Job Description attached as an additional document to this advert.

Knowledge. Training, Experience and Skills Required

Registered nurse with relevant and valid NMC licence to practice.

• 1 years experience relevant to the role RMN
• Evidence of continued professional development and continued learning relevant for their revalidation.
• To have achieved a recognised teaching & assessing qualification.
• Completion of training for additional clinical skills required in the ward/department i.e. IV drug administration/cannulation & venepuncture/male
• catheterisation/training to monitor and change syringes for epidural & PCA syringe drivers. ECG training.
• Green card training for the use of pumps or machinery relevant to the ward or department.
• Evidence of attendance at mandatory training appropriate to the role.
• Competence in the use of computers and electronic communication systems or expectation to develop existing skills further as the needs of the service dictate.
• Evidence of an ability to critically appraise and utilise research to maintain and improve patient care.
• Sound knowledge of health promotion issues to ensure junior staff, patients and carers are provided with education, support and advice as required.
• Evidence of experience and knowledge of the importance of resource management including protocols for staff utilisation, equipment and products for clinical care.
• Registered nurse with current NMC licence to practice.
• Evidence of continued professional development i.e. a professional portfolio and participation in appraisal and development review.
• To have achieved a recognised teaching & assessing qualification.
• Completion of training for additional clinical skills required in the ward/department i.e. IV drug administration/cannulation & venepuncture/male catheterisation/training to monitor and change syringes for epidural & PCA syringe drivers. ECG training.
• Green card training for the use of pumps or machinery relevant to the ward or department.
• Evidence of attendance at mandatory training appropriate to the role.
• Competence in the use of computers and electronic communication systems or expectation to develop existing skills further as the needs of the service dictate.
• Evidence of an ability to critically appraise and utilise research to maintain and improve patient care.
• Sound knowledge of health promotion issues to ensure junior staff, patients and carers are provided with education, support and advice as required.
• Evidence of experience and knowledge of the importance of resource management including protocols for staff utilisation, equipment and products for clinical care.
• Maintain all mandatory and statutory learning

Main Duties and Responsibilities of the Post

Organise and participate in the delivery of high standards of evidence based nursing care.

• Take regular responsibility to carry out required planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision in accordance with established nursing
• procedures and policies.
• To report to the appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team any significant changes in a patients condition or situation.
• Responsible for taking charge of the ward/department on a regular basis in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility.
• Take personal responsibility as a team leader for the delivery of care of patients in a defined area.
• To contribute towards health promotion for all patients by providing education, support and advice, as necessary Ensure referral to appropriate professionals or agencies as required.
• Ensure the safe ordering, administration and custody of patients medication according to Trust policies and procedures.
• In the absence of senior staff be responsible for delegation and supervision of appropriate work to other qualified staff, health care assistants and students
• Where relevant to be responsible for and assist in co-ordinating discharge planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary team
• Where relevant, responsible for the admission, assessment and preparation of patients undergoing treatment or investigations.
• Escort patients to other wards or departments as required.
• To take personal responsibility for ensuring that patients are treated with courtesy at all times, the individual needs of patients are respected and confidentiality is maintained at all times.
• Liase effectively with other disciplines or departments as appropriate.
• To be able to act in emergency situations and to be familiar with emergency procedures including fire and resuscitation. To be responsible for the support and direction of junior staff in such situations according to Trust policy.
• To be responsible for ensuring provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues.
• Ensure the readiness for use of special equipment and the availability of nursing supplies in conjunction with the senior ward nurses.
• Ensure the safe custody of patients valuables and property according to Trust policies.
• Report to nurse in charge/line manager all complaints, incidents or accidents involving self, staff, patients, visitors and complete relevant documentation according to Trust procedure.
• Be responsible for reporting and documenting any broken or damaged equipment according to Trust policy.
• To have detailed knowledge of Manual handling regulations particularly with regards to the moving and handling of patients.
• To be responsible for ensuring that assessment of patients manual handling needs are carried out and ensure junior staff and students follow these requirements in the course of care delivery.
• Ensure safe storage and disposal of substances hazardous to health in accordance with Trust policy. Ensure availability of facilities for disposal of sharps, toxic/cytoxic waste in accordance with trust policy.
• In support of senior staff or ward manager assist with monitoring and report to ensure stock levels are maintained and that the correct quantities are in supply.
• Monitor the use of supplies by junior staff to promote efficient use of all supplies.
• To be aware of the directorate bleep holding function.
• To have an awareness of the requirements for staffing the ward or department.
• Undertake aspects of ward administration as agreed by the ward /department manage.
• Report reliably any episodes of sickness for self or that are reported to you to the Registered nurse in charge to enable skill mix to be maintained.

Person Specification

Education/Training/Qualificati

Essential

• RGN with current live NMC Registration

Work Experience

Essential

• Candidate will have undertaken training for extended roles required by the ward / department. relevant to the role .
• Candidate will have been working in an apt clinical setting

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Ability to undertake shift work (flexible options available)
• Basic computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service i.e. IHS, Acis, Email use.

Desirable

• Candidate will have evidence of broad range of Mental Health nursing experience

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Trustwide

Bristol

BS10 5NB

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

339-TA-23-XRMN-0823