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 Monmouthshire. 

Job Description:

This role is a full-time permanent position.
Hospital is a 96 bedded forensic hospital providing a secure environment consisting of medium, low and open rehabilitation settings for men and women with mental illness and or personality disorders. 

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, working as nurse in charge as required, ensuring as far as reasonable practicable a safe environment. 
• Ensures record keeping is accurate and documentation is completed contemporaneously including daily
• notes and incident reports
• Escalate concerns appropriately regarding resident/service user well-being, incidents or staffing concerns in a timely manner 
• Maintain a continued level of personal professional development to demonstrate contemporary practice and meet the requirements of revalidation, as a minimum. 
• Support new/junior/agency staff as required supporting colleagues to complete induction, and deliver person centred care to the standards required
• Completes all mandatory training and competency assessments required within the specified timescales
• Develops and maintains a good professional relationship with residents, colleagues and visitors
• responding promptly and courteously to requests, enquiries, concerns, complaints and suggestions.
• Actively Participate in clinical supervision and reflective practice at least monthly.
• Ensure awareness and knowledge of the local child and adult safeguarding policies and procedures in their service, in addition as to whom to contact with the Local Authority Safeguarding team; Attend  Safeguarding training in accordance with the mandatory training for the role of a Staff Nurse
• Ensure the requirements of the Mental Health, Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Standards are met. 
• Adhere to Company Medicines Management policies at all times. 
• 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 Group policies and protocols and the NMC Code. 

Knowledge / Education / Skills:

• A relevant nursing qualification and registration
• Excellent team working skills, a high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach - our units operate 24 hours 7 days a week, and our nursing staff work shift patterns including weekends, bank holidays and nights
• A commitment to patient-centred care and to values-based and evidence-based practice
• The drive to continually push your own personal learning and development 

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays. This can increase to 30 days plus bank holidays with your length of service
• Rural location, based within 80 acres of land. Relax and take a break next to our lake, or go for a walk and view our grounds and wildlife
• We believe nobody should work on their birthday, so we give you a day off
• NMC Registration Fee reimbursed in full
• Extra Service Annual leave awards
• On-Site gym facilities
• Clear Career development and on-site support via a dedicated practice development nurse
• An employee assistance program available to all staff
• Supplemented Meals
• Free car parking
• Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs), paid as a lump sum
• Moving less than 100 miles up to £1,500
• If more than 100 miles up to £3,000
• To be repaid if individual does not complete probation & leaves
• Contributory pension scheme
• Numerous CPD opportunities
• Benefits Scheme, including ride to work, technology scheme, amongst others
• Priory Perks Application for staff where you can access the above benefits and various discounts from high street shops and supermarkets
• Well-Being Initiatives – Access to well-being applications, which are updated regularly

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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