As a Registered Mental Health Nurse at K&W Healthcare Ltd, you will play a pivotal role within a multidisciplinary team in assessing, planning and delivering individualized care to patients with diverse mental health conditions. Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team, you will ensure the highest standards of care are maintained, promoting recovery and enhancing the quality of life for our patients.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake holistic assessments of patients health needs using an evidence-based framework and be able to assess and use sound clinical knowledge.
* Develop, implement and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with patients and the multidisciplinary team.
* Monitor therapeutic response to prescribed medications and monitor their effectiveness, adhering to prescribed protocols.
* Mental Health Assessments: Clinicians should have experience in completing mental health assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions in community settings.
* Provide support and education to patients and their families regarding mental health conditions and treatment plans.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with regulatory standards.
* Participate in regular team meetings, contributing to care planning and service development.
* Ensure adherence to all relevant policies, procedures and legislation, including the Mental Health Act.
* Promote best practice, clinical supervision and evidence-based care.
In a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
* Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) qualification with a valid NMC registration.
* Minimum of 2‑year post‑registration experience in a mental health setting.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Knowledge of current mental health legislation and best practices.
* Certification in Management of Actual or Potential Aggression (MAPA) or Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA).
* Experience in specialised areas such as eating disorders, addictions or child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS).
* Community experience in mental health services for adults and older age adults with severe/ significant mental illness.
* V300 non-medical prescribing.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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