Job Purpose: Our Commitments: Job Title: Qualified Mental Health Nurse. Band: 5. Hours: Department: Trustwide. Location: London or Kent

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1 Job Title: Qualified Mental Health Nurse Band: 5 Hours: 37.5 Department: Location: Reports to: Responsible for: Trustwide London or Kent Ward Manager N/A Job Purpose: The post holder collaboratively assesses the needs of service users. They will plan, implement and evaluate the care given and will maintain records associated with this process. This may include the co-ordination of care of service users and liaising with other members of the multidisciplinary team where necessary. The post holder will carry out nursing procedures to a standard that ensures safe and effective care, and complies with The Nursing and Midwifery Council's Code of Professional Conduct. Our Commitments: Be caring, kind and polite Be prompt and value your time I promise to Do what I say I m going to do Be honest and direct with you Take the time and listen to you

2 Key Responsibilities: 1) To assess needs, plan, implement and monitor care in collaboration with the service user, carers, and other members of the multidisciplinary team. To implement care that meets the mental, physical, spiritual, psychological and social needs of the service user, and that is sensitive to age, culture, race, gender, ethnicity, social class, sexuality and disability. 2) To administer medication and psychological treatments with the knowledge of contraindications and side effects, and relating accurate information to service users in a format they are able to understand. To demonstrate an understanding of the distress caused by, and social and personal consequences of mental illness for service users and their carers. To actively encourage service users to work towards self-determination and freedom of choice within legal, ethical and professional constraints. To work within policy, professional and legal frameworks at all times. This requires knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct, risk assessment and child protection protocols, Mental Health Act and CPA, and Trust clinical policies. 3) To understand the importance of relationships to the social and psychological wellbeing of service users. To develop therapeutic relationships which facilitate collaborative working. To actively promote relationships with colleagues that support open communication and collaborative working, taking personal responsibility for one's contribution to the process of MDT working. To maintain a high standard of written communication, recording appropriate events and observations in accordance with Trust policies and the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. To maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with Trust policies and the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. To provide regular, comprehensive and accurate reports on the progress of their primary patients. 4) To understand the responsibilities of shift co-ordination, and to take responsibility for care delivery in a specific area for spans of duty, including maintaining a safe clinical environment. To contribute to the provision of a safe clinical environment which promotes the dignity of service users. To handle service users' property and money in accordance with Trust policies. To participate in service evaluations, benchmarking, research and audit activities, and to contribute to implementation of service modernisation and improvement projects. 5) To develop an understanding of and demonstrate skill in the supervision process through one's own supervision, and in the provision of supervision to junior staff and students. To develop mentorship skills, and to provide professional supervision to and assessment of student nurses. To account for one's own professional practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, and to maintain requirements for regular re-registration. To demonstrate an ability to identify areas for personal development to improve and enhance knowledge and skills. To participate in the Preceptorship process. To be physically capable of fulfilling the role, and able to work throughout a 24-hour shift system. To demonstrate an awareness of the effects of and one's own limitations in fulfilling some aspects of the role on the mental wellbeing of oneself, and demonstrate ability to seek assistance and guidance

3 from colleagues. To show self-awareness and an ability to reflect and discuss emotions and thoughts in relation to care of service users. Personal Specification: Each requirement will either be identified through the candidate s application form (A) or interview (I). Candidates should ensure they read and understand the requirements below and ensure they have the relevant experience/knowledge before applying. South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust are committed to developing staff and will offer relevant training and development opportunities where desirable requirements are missing. Essential Requirements A/I Desirable Requirements A/I Qualified RMN A/I Completed mentorship training A Ability to assess, plan and evaluate care A/I Shift co-ordination experience I Ability to develop a therapeutic relationship I Experience supervising and mentoring junior staff and students A/I Knowledge and understanding of the needs of people with Mental Health problems Efficient oral and written communication skills A/I Completed racial awareness/diversity training A/I Proficient IT skills A/I A Able to evaluate own development through supervision process I Clinical skills relevant to post applied for I Flexible approach I Able to provide critical and constructive feedback to others through supervision I About South London and Maudsley: South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK as well as substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. We work closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London and are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. There are very few organisations in the world that have such wide-ranging capabilities working with mental illness. Our scope is unique because it is built on three major foundations: care and treatment, science and research, and training.

4 SLaM employ around 5000 staff and serve a local population of 1.1 million people. We have more than 230 services including inpatient wards, outpatient and community services. Currently, provide inpatient care for approximately 5,300 people each year and treat more than 45,000 patients in the community in Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark; as well as substance misuse services for residents of Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich. By coming to work at SLaM, you will gain experience of being part of an organisation with a rich history and international reputation in mental health care. You will have access to professional development and learning opportunities, and have the chance to work alongside people who are world leaders in their field. SLaM delivered more than 14,000 training experiences in 2014; providing an extensive range of learning opportunities for staff at all levels. In addition, our working relationship with King's Health Partners allows those working at the Trust to get involved in academic research. Trust Policy and Procedures: Confidentiality: Confidentiality/data protection regarding all personal information and Trust activity must be maintained at all times (both in and out of working hours) in accordance with professional codes of conduct and relevant legislation such as the Data Protection Act. The post holder should ensure that they are familiar with and adhere to all Trust Information governance policies and procedures. Any breach of confidentiality will be taken seriously and appropriate disciplinary action may be taken. Equal Opportunities: Promote the concepts of equality of opportunity and managing diversity Trust wide. Health and Safety: Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, paying due regard to health and safety in the workplace and management of risk to maintain a safe working environment for service users, visitors and employees. Infection Prevention and Control: Employees must be aware of their responsibilities to protect service users, visitors and employees against the risks of acquiring health care associated infections, in accordance with Trust policy. Professional standards and performance review: Maintain consistently high professional standards and act in accordance with the relevant professional code of conduct. Employees are expected to participate in the performance review process. Service/Department standards: Support the development of performance standards within the Service/Department to ensure the service is responsive to and meeting the needs of its customers. Finance: All Trust staff will comply with the financial processes and procedures.

5 Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults: Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Children Act 1989, 2004 and the trusts safe guarding vulnerable adults policy. Code of Conduct: The post holder is required to adhere to the standards of conduct expected of all NHS managers set out in the Code of Conduct for NHS managers. This job description will be subject to regular review and adjustment. SUMMARY: This job description is an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities of the post and the post holder may be required to undertake additional duties appropriate to the pay band. The post may change over time to reflect the developing needs of the Trust and its services, as well as the personal development of the post holder.