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As a qualified Nurse, you will coordinate and provide treatment to an identified group of patients under your care, with responsibilities to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate their care using evidence-based practices. In your role, you will ensure assessments and care plans reflect the psychological, emotional, social, and physical healthcare needs of patients. Managing risks associated with the working environment is also a key responsibility, following appropriate policies and Trust procedures. You will champion patient safety and drive continuous improvement in the workplace. As a Registered Mental Health Nurse, you will be responsible for the safe custody, control, and administration of medications, ensuring safe administration as prescribed. You will plan and implement nursing care for individuals with mental and physical health needs, as appropriate to the clinical specialty. You will assess and manage risks in the working environment, updating your knowledge and skills in line with NMC guidelines. You will practice as the named nurse for an identified group of patients and have a working knowledge of current care needs when acting as shift leader. You will use a range of therapeutic techniques to manage patients with challenging and unpredictable needs, including during aggressive incidents. You should be able to lead and manage cardiac arrest situations and adhere to Trust policies and procedures. Maintaining accurate patient records, ensuring confidentiality and safe storage, is essential. You may undertake surveys or audits and participate in research relevant to the workplace. You will assist in service development plans and practice development projects, working within NMC protocols and professional guidelines. You will coordinate shifts effectively, organize your own and junior staff's time, and provide support to ensure smooth ward operations. Providing practical training to staff and supervising junior staff are also part of your role. You will manage supplies within budget, handle patient valuables according to procedure, and act upon identified risks in the care environment promptly. Effective communication of complex and sensitive information, involving patients and their families, is vital. You will support relatives, carers, and colleagues, ensuring patients are involved in care planning. You will attend meetings, represent nursing interests, and ensure high standards of patient care as per the care plan. Active de-escalation and diffusion techniques will be used to minimize physical aggression, and if restraint is necessary, it will be carried out using recognized PMVA techniques and policies. Writing patient reports, responding to emergencies, and finding creative solutions to problems are also expected. You will care for patients with complex needs who may communicate in challenging ways and deliver unwelcome news sensitively. Frequent stressful events are part of the workplace, and managing these appropriately with support networks is essential. We seek Registered Mental Health Nurses passionate about providing excellent care. You should have a solid knowledge of caring for people with mental health and physical health needs, be forward-thinking, emotionally resilient, and enthusiastic. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a diverse team are crucial. If you are committed to outstanding patient care and best practices, this is an excellent opportunity. West London NHS Trust is a diverse provider of mental health, community, and social care, caring for over 800,000 people across London boroughs. Rated 'good' by CQC, we aim to be the best of our kind in the country, working to promote hope and wellbeing across our communities.#J-18808-Ljbffr