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Experienced RMNs (BR/004/05/2011)

Closing Date:

17^th June 2011

Location:

• Bromley Road Hospital (Rehabilitation Mental Health Hospital) 
• 84-86, Bromley Road, Catford, London, SE6 2UR

Job Description:

As a registered mental health nurse (RMN), you will work with adult patients suffering from various mental health conditions. Mental health nurses liaise with psychiatrists, psychologists, occupational therapists, GPs, social workers and other health professionals to plan and deliver care using a multidisciplinary patient-centred approach.

Role Involves:

• caring for patients experiencing mental distress or who have an enduring mental illness;
• producing care plans and risk assessments for individual patients;
• assessing and talking to patients about their problems and discussing the best way to plan and deliver their care;
• building relationships with patients to encourage trust, while listening to and interpreting their needs and concerns;
• ensuring the correct administration of medication, including injections, and monitoring the results of treatment;
• applying 'de-escalation' techniques to help people manage their emotions and behaviour;
• preparing and participating in group and/or one-to-one therapy sessions, both individually and with other health professionals;
• preparing and maintaining patient records;

Experience:

Experience is essential for this job. Candidates must possess good communication skills, be flexible and have positive attitude. We prefer dynamic and motivated people to be the part of our health care team. 

Additional Requirements:

• Criminal Records Bureau (SOVA) check
• Health check
• Provision of suitable references 

Working Hours:

• Permanent: 37.5 hours per week
• Bank: As and when required 

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