This is an exciting time to join The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as we seek to strengthen the provision of care to patients with a mental health diagnosis. As a visible and charismatic leader, you will galvanise the RMN team to deliver high-quality, timely care to patients.
The post will involve the day to day oversight of RMNs working throughout the organisation ensuring that they are supported to deliver high-quality care to patients. You will be able to provide expert advice and guidance regarding the care of patients with a primary and secondary mental health diagnosis whilst receiving care in the acute setting.
You will work with partners across the local health economy to ensure that patients are receiving timely care and that delays to care are appropriately escalated. You will advocate for patients and staff.
The post holder will also lead on recruitment, retention and development of the RMN team, whether they are substantive or temporary staff. The post holder will also ensure that RMNs working in the organisation receive appropriate clinical supervision.
This role will contribute to the development of policy and strategy. In role you will be supported by a Lead Nurse and Senior Lead Nurse for Mental Health.
The key responsibilities of this role include:
* Ensuring the effective use of the RMN staffing resource
* Ensuring that patients receive timely, effective, appropriate care
* Acting as a role-model and visible, clinical leader
* Supporting the development of policy and the implementation of strategy
* Ensuring staff wellbeing and psychological safety
* Providing advice and guidance as a clinical expert in the care of patients with a mental health diagnosis
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services.
We are committed to providing high-quality, safe and compassionate care, while driving forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital. For further details or informal visits, please contact Samreen Gorman, Corporate Nursing Team Administrator, or Rachel Kent, Senior Lead Mental Health Nurse.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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