Mental Health Nurse – Eating Disorder Unit

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Company

Sanctuary Personnel

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Mental Health Nurse to work in Southampton on a full-time basis.The salary for this permanent Mental Health Nurse job is £34,500 – £37,227 per annum.Main Duties:

Provide Individualised Care: Deliver care tailored to each patient’s needs and preferences, regularly updating care plans in collaboration with patients and their families.
Collaborate with the Care Team: Work effectively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated patient care.
Communicate Professionally: Build strong relationships with external professionals and stakeholders, and engage effectively with patients.
Patient Interaction: Observe, communicate with, and assess residents or service users to evaluate their progress and needs.
Quality and Governance: Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adhere to clinical governance standards.
Provide Clear Information: Offer accessible and accurate information about care to patients and their families.
Manage and Delegate Tasks: Prioritise and delegate nursing duties within the shift, ensuring a safe environment. Assume the role of nurse in charge as needed.
Maintain Records: Ensure accurate and timely documentation, including daily notes and incident reports.
Escalate Concerns: Address and report concerns about patient well-being, incidents, or staffing issues promptly
Pursue Professional Development: Engage in continuous learning to meet revalidation requirements and stay current in practice.
Support and Mentor Staff: Assist new, junior, and agency staff, ensuring they adhere to care standards and complete their induction.
Complete Training: Fulfil all mandatory training and competency assessments on time.
Build Relationships: Maintain positive interactions with residents, colleagues, and visitors, addressing their needs and concerns.
Participate in Supervision: Engage in regular clinical supervision and reflective practice.
Safeguarding: Be aware of and follow safeguarding policies and procedures, attending required training.
Follow Legislation: Ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act, Capacity Act, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
Adhere to Medicines Policies: Follow company policies on medicines management.
Manage Challenging Behaviour: Handle challenging behaviour according to company policies, support junior staff, and develop de-escalation strategies.

Requirements of the Mental Health Nurse:

Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse: Qualified with 6-12 months of post-registration experience, active NMC registration, and completion of preceptorship or an equivalent programme.
Understanding of NMC Standards: Knowledgeable about NMC standards, guidelines, and professional practices.
Ongoing Professional Development: Demonstrated evidence of continuing professional development since registration.
Commitment to Improvement: Shows a positive attitude with a strong commitment to change, quality improvement, and excellence in practice.
Adaptability and Innovation: Capable of developing and employing flexible, innovative approaches to clinical practice.
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