Bank registered mental health nurse for Riverdale Grange Specialist Eating Disorders Hospital, working on either its CAMHS or adult inpatient ward. The work centres on assessing, planning and delivering nursing care to young people and adults with eating disorders, including monitoring physical health and managing clinical risk. Bank shifts can include acting as nurse in charge, leading the shift team and the therapeutic day. At least 12 months of post-qualification experience is required.
What the job involves
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care, including care plans and documentation, for inpatients with eating disorders
- Lead a consistent, person-centred approach to care and treatment across the nursing process
- Act as nurse in charge when required, delegating duties, prioritising workloads and leading the team in running the therapeutic day
- Act as named nurse for identified patients
- Proactively manage clinical risk
- Administer and monitor medication, and safely handle medicines, sharps and clinical equipment
- Monitor the physical health of patients
- Supervise and teach junior staff and students
- Co-ordinate and encourage patients to take part in the structured treatment programme
- Promote patient independence and recovery, including healthy lifestyles and psychosocial activities
- Facilitate patient admissions and discharges
- Work at all times to safeguard children and vulnerable adults
What’s required
Qualifications
- Professional qualification as a mental health nurse
Registration & licences
- NMC registration
- No ongoing issues with Fitness to Practice
Experience
- At least 12 months post-qualification experience
Nice to have
- Prior experience with eating disorders
- Prior experience in a mental health unit
What’s offered
- Holiday pay allowance of 12.08% added to the hourly rate
- Supervision and appraisal to support growth
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
