About the role
Salary: £17 an hour
An exciting opportunity to cover
DAY SHIFTS ONLY
in one of SEL Acute Trusts through a single bank registration.
As a bank worker you will have priority access to shifts in various departments across the Acute
Trusts 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
To cover DAY shifts in various departments across the Acute Trusts 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. Understands the requirements of the Mental Capacity Act
2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (2008) in relation to consent and best interest decision
making. 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, for example, nursing care plan for the confused and
disorientated patient, and behaviour chart for patients with cognitive impairment. Establishing and
maintaining effective communication with assigned patients, carers and relatives. 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.
LEWISHAM & GREENWICH NHS TRUST