Lead Nurse for Mental HealthNHS
Job summary
Are you a passionate and experienced Mental Health Nurse looking for a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others? We are currently seeking a Band 8a Mental Health Nurse to join our dynamic and supportive Enhance Care team.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience working in mental health, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality care to patients with complex needs.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits including ongoing professional development opportunities, flexible working options, and a supportive and inclusive work environment.If you are a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Nurse looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and help us provide the highest level of care to those in need.Look forward to hearing from you
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities of the role include:- Providing expert clinical leadership and support to junior staff members- Developing and implementing care plans for patients with a range of mental health conditions- Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic care- Contributing to the continuous improvement of mental health services through research and quality improvement project- Supporting the Head of Nursing-Mental Health to deliver parity of esteem for mental health patients in an acute hospital setting
Job description
The post holder will support the day to day management of the alcohol liaison and smoking cessation teams. Will provide expert mental health clinical advice and consultancy to other Trust professional groups of staff. Working in partnership with mental health and Trust colleagues to ensure mental health patients receive person centred, holistic care, treatment and support.
Act as an autonomous independent mental health practitioner, providing expert mental health clinical nursing practice, expert knowledge, analytical skills and clinical decision making to ensure mental health patients are receiving the right care and treatment.A senior member of the Access and Medicine Divisional nursing team, with professional nursing leadership and ensuring parity of esteem for the management of patients presenting in mental health crisisTo lead and deliver the nursing aspects of the Trust mental health strategy and action plan.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.
We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.
To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
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