Elysium Healthcare is an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. They have a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, providing opportunities for growth and development.
Main duties of the job
This role is for an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse to work in a Male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit at Thornford Park in Thatcham. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users, while also supporting and mentoring their team members.
Job responsibilities
As an experienced Nurse from the NHS or private sector, you'll join the team at Thornford Park with the Male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit as a Senior Mental Health Nurse (RMN) working 37.5 hours per week (12.5-hour shifts), where you will change lives for the better.
Your career at Elysium will be rewarding and fulfilled, where you can take pride in knowing that you've made a difference. While you're caring for service users, improving their lives and looking out for your colleagues, we'll be looking after you. With Wellbeing support and activities to support your mental health, a range of benefits that can save you money and make a difference, and development to nurture your career.
What you will be doing
As a qualified Senior Mental Health Nurse (RMN), you will ensure people with Mental Health conditions in this Mental Health service receive high-quality care, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting positive teamwork.
Your day-to-day will include:
* Providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users.
* Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
* Providing mentorship and support to team members.
* Observing, recording and reporting all service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of care provided.
Skills and knowledge you will have:
* A relevant nursing qualification and registration.
* NMC registration.
* 18-months experience as a Registered Nurse.
* Strong team-working skills.
* A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach.
* A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate.
* A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice.
Where you will be working
You will work at Thornford Park which is a combination of medium secure and low secure units and rehabilitation flats. The service provides a seamless internal care pathway supporting and empowering patients in their recovery and rehabilitation.
You will work alongside the multidisciplinary team to provide personalised assessment and treatment programmes for males with mental illness/complex care needs as well as those with personality disorder.
What you will get
* Annual salary £37,621 (Inclusive of a £2,200 for forensic allowance & £1000 location allowance).
* The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
* Free meals and parking.
* Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
* Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
* Pension contribution to secure your future.
* Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
* Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check and much more.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Relevant nursing qualification and registration, NMC registration, and a minimum of 18 months' experience as a Registered Nurse.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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