About this role
Job summary
You will be part of a compassionate team that is committed to supporting people's wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.
Main duties of the job
Deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care to patients throughout their recovery journey. Complete assessments, care plans, risk assessments and clinical documentation, ensuring these are regularly reviewed. Administer medication safely and monitor patients physical and mental health. Work closely with the MDT, patients and families to support treatment plans and positive outcomes. Support patients with therapeutic interventions, daily activities and their recovery goals. Respond appropriately to changes in patients presentation, escalating concerns where required. Contribute to a safe, supportive and therapeutic ward environment. You can find additional information in the attached job description.
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 Preston
£36,176 - £38,596
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
Priory Hospital Preston has an opportunity for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our team.
Based in Bartle, near Preston, Priory Hospital Preston is a 50-bedded mental health hospital, offering an extensive range of services, delivered across four wards. We can support adult males and females with acute mental health needs and eating disorders, and specialise in the management and treatment of these conditions.
Priorys acute services aim to allow more people to be treated closer to home and we support the NHS to repatriate out-of-area patients back to local areas.
Person Specification
Qualification Essential
Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a valid NMC registration Experience of delivering safe, person-centred care within a mental health setting Good understanding of risk assessment, care planning and medication management. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Commitment to safeguarding and maintaining high standards of patient care.
Desirable
Experience working within a hospital or inpatient mental health environment. Experience supporting patients with complex mental health needs. Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of recovery-focused and therapeutic approaches.
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 Rosemary Lane
Bartle
Preston
PR4 0HB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)