Staff Nurse (RMN/RNLD)
Meanwood, Leeds
£31,900 - £37,455 per annum
Hours - 37.5
Permanent - Full Time
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; exercise professional judgements, accountability and responsibilities; use your professional skills, knowledge and expertise in a changing environment, and work 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 and acting as the patients named nurse
Accurately observe and engage with patients in order to assess their need 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 to preceptorship and revalidation
Develops and maintains a good professional relationship with patients, colleagues and visitors responding promptly and courteously to requests, enquiries and suggestions
Helps to promote and to maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of the patient/relatives and carers
Participate in clinical supervision and reflective practise 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 days 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)