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
- Act as the named nurse for a group of patients, taking responsibility for assessing, planning, delivering and reviewing individualised nursing care.
- Monitor patients' mental health, behaviour and overall wellbeing, recognising changes in presentation and responding appropriately to any changes in their needs or risk levels.
- Maintain accurate nursing documentation, update care plans and ensure all clinical records reflect patients' progress and ongoing support requirements.
- Work closely with the multidisciplinary team, patients and their families to support treatment plans, recovery goals and positive patient outcomes.
- Support the safe day-to-day running of the ward, prioritising nursing duties, administering medication in line with clinical policies and taking charge of the shift when required.
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.
For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Priory Hospital Middleton St George
£36,457 - £39,870 per annum
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
Priory Hospital Middleton St George has an opportunity for a RMN/RNLD Registered Nurse - Nights only.
Set in spacious and relaxing grounds, Priory Hospital Middleton St George, located in Darlington, County Durham, is a specialist inpatient service for adults with mental health issues, complex needs and behaviours that challenge. We are dedicated to supporting people to transfer effortlessly between the most appropriate care, meeting individual needs, enabling recovery and re-engagement within the community, and maximising life opportunities.
Person Specification
Essential
- Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active NMC registration.
- Minimum of 6 months' post-registration experience within a mental health or learning disabilities care environment.
- Completed preceptorship programme.
- Good understanding of NMC guidelines, professional standards and clinical practice.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to maintaining clinical knowledge.
Desirable
- Experience working within an inpatient mental health setting.
- Experience assessing, planning and reviewing individualised patient care plans.
- Experience supporting patients with complex mental health needs.
- Experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience supporting or mentoring newly qualified nurses and junior colleagues.
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
Darlington
County Durham
Dl2 1TS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)