Mill Garth Hospital is a 21-bed high dependency recovery and rehabilitation hospital, located in Meanwood, Leeds. We provide active and positive engagement for males aged 18 years and over, who experience a range of mental health disorders.
We are about to embark on an exciting journey as we develop two bespoke therapeutic service areas that will be attached to the hospital. This means we need to increase our nursing team and are now looking to attract additional dedicated registered nurses to join our existing dynamic and enthusiastic nurse leadership team.
Knowing that you’re making a difference to people’s lives is rewarding in itself. But our many roles offer much more than that. As well as helping you grow and develop your talent, we want you to feel proud of where you work and what you do.
As a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD), you will be part of an effective Multi-Disciplinary team. You will promote the best interests of the clients and carers and ensure that prescribed nursing care is consistently implemented. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe care environment; exercising professional judgements, accountability, and responsibilities; using your professional skills, knowledge, and expertise in a changing environment, and working within the scope of professional practice.
Responsibilities:
* Deliver prescribed care to a defined group within an agreed framework.
* Assess, plan and deliver with the patient and their carer/family, nursing care which takes account of patient choice and wishes, acting as the patient’s named nurse.
* Accurately observe and engage with patients to assess their needs and evaluate their progress.
* Monitor and review Nursing Care plans.
* Evaluate and respond to changes in patient conditions and needs.
* Deal proactively and effectively with suggestions and complaints from patients and their families/carers.
* Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the Multi-Disciplinary team.
* Participate in regular clinical and non-clinical meetings and attend other meetings as requested.
* Prioritise nursing duties and delegate appropriately and effectively within the shift co-ordination framework, working as nurse in charge as required, ensuring as far as reasonable practicable a safe environment.
* Maintain a continued level of personal professional development in accordance with preceptorship and revalidation.
* Develop and maintain a good professional relationship with patients, colleagues and visitors, responding promptly and courteously to requests, enquiries, and suggestions.
* Help to promote and maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of the patient/relatives and carers.
* Participate in clinical supervision and reflective practice at least monthly.
* Undertake the role of "Preceptor" to newly qualified staff.
* Work in accordance with safeguarding adult and children policies and requirements.
* Ensure the requirements of the Mental Health, Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Standards are met.
* Adhere to Medicines Management policies at all times.
* Adhere to Priory Group policies and protocols and adhere to NMC code.
What we can offer you:
* Free on-site parking.
* Supplemented meals.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day of annual leave.
* Enhanced maternity pay.
* Contributory pension scheme.
* Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones), and private healthcare.
* Access to development opportunities.
* Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel.
* Leadership & management development.
* Long service award.
* Refer a friend bonuses.
* Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply).
We are currently recruiting for Staff Nurse and Senior Staff Nurse positions, and the pay range is dependent on the knowledge, experience, and skill demonstrated at interview.
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