Bank Registered Mental Health Nurse | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Role Overview

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of 1.2 million people across acute hospital sites in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend. The Trust is committed to delivering high‑quality mental health nursing care in a collaborative multi‑disciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialised clinical interventions and evidence‑based care in the designated inpatient setting.
• Deliver high‑standard nursing care in partnership with the multidisciplinary team, service users and families.
• Act as the primary nurse for assessment of needs and planning of patient care.
• Support patients with complex and sometimes challenging behaviours to improve their quality of life with dignity and respect.
• Ensure a high‑quality service that addresses physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs of patients and carers.
• Adopt a flexible approach to duty hours to meet service needs throughout the shift.
• Take charge of a designated clinical area and deputise as appropriate.
• Represent the clinical team at multidisciplinary meetings and clinical reviews of patient care.
• Contribute to maintaining a therapeutic and safe environment for patients, staff and visitors throughout duty.
• Participate in daily board rounds to discuss patient needs and manage escalations.
• Act as the Primary Nurse for the duration of each shift.
• Ensure clinical practice is evidence‑based, consistent with NICE guidelines and Trust policies.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and facilitate effective handovers and communication.
• Provide therapeutic interventions for patients with complex mental health needs in an acute hospital environment.

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