Job overview
The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team throughout the Homerton supporting temporary staffing requests. They will use their professional skill set and calming influence to identify and support patients presenting with mental health needs, supporting the implementation and engagement of care plans.
The RMN will be part of the multi-disciplinary team providing care to patients who present to the Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation trust.
***Vacancy closing date is indicative only and it may close early without notice when sufficient applications have been received***
Interviews will take place on the 27th Aug 2025.
Main duties of the job
1. Be able to support patients presenting with mental health needs, on a shift-to-shift basis, supporting the implementation and engagement of care plans ensuring the delivery of high quality and safe care.
2. Be able to use their specialist knowledge and skill set, to identify and detail deterioration / improvements and fluctuations in patient’s mental health and escalate to the relevant teams where there are significant risks.
3. To engage directly with patients in a holistic manner and determine any clinical, environmental, and social needs.
4. Assist in the management of clinical emergencies under the direction of the nurse in charge.
5. To be part of the multi-disciplinary team, working alongside, providing care to patients that present with physical needs.
6. Deliver excellent patient care through continuous review of evidence based clinical standards.
7. Contribute to policy, standards, and development of specialist care delivery strategies.
8. Be an excellent communicator. Maintain effective communication between teams.
9. Act as a resource providing clinical information for other areas.
Working for our organisation
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
10. RMN
11. Evidence of ongoing and professional development
Desirable criteria
12. Teaching and Assessing Qualification
Other
Essential criteria
13. Demonstrates an understanding of Trust Values
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
14. Effective Communication
15. Evidence of ability to support patients within the Emergency Department
16. Excellent interpersonal and counselling skills
Experience
Essential criteria
17. Experience of working with patients who have acute mental health crisis
18. Ability of working within a team
Desirable criteria
19. Previous experience of working in an Emergency Department
Knowledge
Essential criteria
20. Understanding of confidentiality issues
21. Knowlegde of appropriate legislations around mental health act and legal frameworks
General Guidance for Applicants
We are committed to achieving equality and inclusion at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and we respect and value the diversity and differences of our patients and our people, ensuring everyone is enabled to thrive, feels a sense of belonging, and is able to be their authentic self. We offer a range of flexible working options that enable you to balance your work and personal life, including part-time, compressed hours, remote working and job-shares.
We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.
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