About this role
Job summary
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients
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. You can find additional information in the attached job description.
Main duties of the job
Essential for the role
You will be a qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active NMC registration, a completed preceptorship programme, and at least 612 months' post-registration experience within an eating disorder unit. You'll have a good understanding of NMC standards, professional practice and safeguarding requirements, alongside a commitment to continuous professional development.
The following experience would be beneficial
Working within an eating disorder or mental health setting. You'll have strong communication skills and a compassionate, patient-centred approach, enabling you to build positive relationships with patients, families and colleagues. You'll also demonstrate a positive attitude towards change and quality improvement, with the ability to adapt to changing situations and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
For more information about the role, you can email [email protected]
About us
Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.
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All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
Job description Job responsibilities
Priory Hospital Dewsbury
£32,593 - £37,211 per annum.
Full Time
Priory Hospital Dewsbury has an opportunity for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our team.
Based in the residential area of Earlsheaton, West Yorkshire, Priory Hospital Dewsbury provides level 2 rehabilitation services divided into two wards. Care is for male patients who have mental health disorders and we also offer neuropsychiatry support, support for older people and dementia, community-focused rehabilitation, and support for severe and enduring mental health.
Although Dewsbury is not a 24/7 acute hospital, we are well-placed to provide support to acute patients within our dementia services, for those who require an alternative setting to an acute psychiatric ward. Admissions can also take place due to other placement breakdowns (either from their home or other care environment), or from prison settings.
Person Specification
Qualification Essential
You will be a qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active NMC registration, a completed preceptorship programme, and at least 612 months' post-registration experience within an eating disorder unit. You'll have a good understanding of NMC standards, professional practice and safeguarding requirements, alongside a commitment to continuous professional development.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Priory Healthcare
Address York Road, Earlsheaton
Dewsbury
West Yorkshire
WF12 7LB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)