This is an opportunity for an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the team at Thornford Park in Thatcham, Berkshire. The role involves providing high-quality, effective, and compassionate nursing care to service users in a Mental Health service. The successful candidate will work in a supportive and collaborative environment, with opportunities for professional development and a range of benefits.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Mental Health Nurse (RMN), you will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for service users with mental health conditions. You will also provide mentorship and support to your team members, observe and report on any changes in service user status, and maintain accurate records of the care provided. The role requires strong teamworking skills, a high level of self-motivation, and a flexible and compassionate approach.
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.
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 (including 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
* A relevant nursing qualification and registration, NMC registration, and at least 18 months of 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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