About this role
Job summary
Located just a few miles outside Cardiff, South Wales, Priory Hospital Cardiff supports the NHS by offering low secure services for males and females with a personality disorder, a learning disability or a mental health diagnosis. Care is provided across three bespoke therapeutic placements (BTPs), each offering specialist, tailored treatment in the least restrictive environment possible.
Main duties of the job
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. As a Registered Mental Health, 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
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 patients condition and needs.Deal proactively and effectively with suggestions and complaints from patients and their families / carers
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.
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.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.
Job description Job responsibilities
Priory Hospital Cardiff is looking to recruit a RMN/RNLD to join the team. Low secure 4 beds, male and females, 18+. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours.
Person Specification
Requirements Essential
We are looking for a qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with 6-12 months post-registration experience, active NMC registration, and completion of a preceptorship programme. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of NMC guidelines and professional practices, evidence of ongoing professional development, and a positive attitude with a commitment to continuous improvement and quality.
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 Cardiff
Dyfrig Road
Cardiff
Wales
CF5 5AD
Employer's website https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)