PERMANENT Registered Mental Health Nurse

Here at Staff Partners Mental Health, we have an exciting opportunity for a Permanent Registered Mental Health Nurse for an established private hospital based in Birmingham. 

Job Description:
This role is a full-time permanent position.
Hospital provides a diverse range of inpatient services. These include acute and psychiatric intensive care services for adults. A specialist adult Eating Disorder service and a private addictions service.  Across seven wards, our multi-disciplinary teams deliver personalised treatment programmes to our patients and have established an excellent reputation for providing the highest standards of care. 

Experience:
Minimum 6 months post registration experience within Mental Health Care Environment, evidence of continued professional development in relevant field.

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 condition 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 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. 

Knowledge / Skills / Qualifications:

• Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), with 6-12 months post registration experience with active NMC Registration and completed preceptorship programme.
• Knowledge of NMC guidelines, requests and professional practices.
• Evidence of post registration continuing professional development.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and commitment to change, improvement and quality.
• Ability to develop and use flexible and innovative approaches to practise.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with enhancements for unsocial hours
• Comprehensive training and CPD opportunities
• Clear career progression pathways
• Supportive team environment
• Free and simple registration
• Access to exclusive Locum positions 

If this role is of interest to you, please apply now and one of our dedicated recruiters will contact you.
Alternatively, you can reach Chelsea in our team on 01992 245 330. 

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