About this role
Job summary
Priory Hospital Newbury
Full Time | 37.5 Hours | Site based
Salary is £33,176 - £35,596
This role is not suitable for newly qualified nurses or preceptorship nurses
You will join the team on the Acute Ward.
Main duties of the job
As a Mental Health Nurse, you will work as an effective member of the Multi-Disciplinary team and promote the best interests of the clients and carers and ensure that prescribed nursing care is effectively implemented.
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. For more information, you can contact the HR & Resourcing Co-ordinator at [email protected]
About us
Based in Berkshire, this role offers the opportunity to be part of a well-established service which supports male adults with mental health needs, who are working towards a life back in the community.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Requirements Essential
A qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with 6-12 months of post-registration experience is required, along with active NMC registration and completion of a preceptorship programme. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of NMC guidelines, requirements, and professional standards, and be able to demonstrate ongoing post-registration continuing professional development. They will show a positive attitude and a commitment to change, service improvement, and high-quality care. The ability to adopt flexible and innovative approaches to practice is essential, as are excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Priory Healthcare
Address Priory Hospital Newbury
Monks Lane
Newbury
Berkshire
RG14 7RN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)