We are currently recruiting on behalf of one of the UK’s leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, for an RMN to join the established team in an independent mental health hospital in Dewsbury.
The hospital provides a specialist inpatient service for adults and older age males with severe and enduring mental health conditions, who may also have an undiagnosed memory related illness. They also provide a specialist neurocognitive/dementia care service for males presenting with very agitated or aggressive behaviour.
This is a permanent full-time post and offers a competitive salary of £32,800 – £35,100 + £4,000 Welcome Bonus.
Benefits include:
1. Free onsite parking
2. Subsidised lunches
3. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off
4. Online benefits and cashback rewards
5. Dedicated career pathway
6. Funded training opportunities
7. NMC payment in full
Job Description
The duties of the role include but are not limited to:
1. Providing and supporting nursing care to the ward and acting as a named nurse for a defined group of patients.
2. Assessing, planning and delivering, with the patient and their carer/family, nursing care which takes account of patient needs, choices and wishes.
3. Accurately communicating with, observing and engaging with Service Users in order to assess need and evaluate progress.
4. Promotion of and adherence to the DBT model.
5. Understanding and participating in relevant quality improvement processes and clinical governance.
6. Providing accurate information about care in an accessible format to Service Users and their families.
7. Acting as the Nurse in charge of the Ward ensuring, as far as reasonable and practicable, a safe environment.
8. Maintaining good clinical records and team communication.
9. Supporting and contributing to MDT practice.
10. Adhering to codes of practice and national guidelines.
About You
1. Active Registration with the NMC.
2. Knowledge of NMC standards guidelines, requests and professional practices.
3. Demonstrates a positive attitude and commitment to service improvement and quality.
4. Ability to develop and use flexible and innovative approaches to practice.
5. Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills, IT literate.
For further information please contact Maxine on Apply or alternatively forward your CV for consideration.
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