PERMANENT 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 Romford. 

Job Description:
This role is a full-time permanent position.
It is a specialist low secure forensic service for men who are over the age of 50.
Care is provided over two wards, both of which are 13 bedded male units and offer an age appropriate environment for those who also have a mental health/personality disorder and/or dementia, in need of physical health care needs.

Experience:
Minimum 6 months post registration experience within MH or LD Nursing environment with evidence of continued professional development in relevant field.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver prescribed care to a defined group of patients that reflect their individual needs
• 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. This includes the evaluation and review of these plans, with the patient/Service User, on a frequent basis, that is reflective of their needs
• Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the Care team
• Build relationships and effectively communicates and engages with external professionals and stake holders
• Accurately communicate with, observe and engage with residents/Service Users in order to assess need and evaluate progress.
• Understand and participate in relevant quality improvement processes and clinical governance
• Provide accurate information about care in an accessible format to residents/service Users and their families
• Prioritise nursing duties and delegate appropriately and effectively within the shift co-ordination Framework
• Act as the Nurse in charge of the Ward ensuring as far as reasonable a practicable a safe environment. supported by a RN (MH or LD if the ward is a MH or LD ward)
• Ensures record keeping is accurate and documentation is completed contemporaneously including daily
• notes and incident reports
• Escalate concerns appropriately regarding resident/service us
• Recognising and responding appropriately to challenging behaviour in line with company and divisional policies and training; Supporting junior staff in managing difficult situations and de-escalation, and developing resilience and strategies to manage.
• Adhere to Priory Group policies and protocols and the NMC Code.

Knowledge / Education / Skills:

• Qualified Registed 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:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (at commencement of employment)
• A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP)
• Complimentary Return Shuttle Bus (From Romford Station to Site)
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Supplemented meals
• Care first – Employee Assistance Services
• Continuous learning and development
• Childcare vouchers
• Career development
• Personal health insurance
• An employee assistance programme
• Voluntary Benefit 

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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