Registered Mental Health Nurse

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Mildmay Oaks

Compensation: £36,296 - £39,511 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Mildmay Oaks is looking to recruit a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the team. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours and will include days and nights.

Set in a semi rural location in Hook, Hampshire, the hospital supports the NHS by providing low secure services and level 2 rehabilitation services for both male and female patients, including specialist learning disability and autism spectrum support.

We also offer adult and child, and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS), and single person, bespoke therapeutic placements (BTPs) across our hospital.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team 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 patient's named nurse.
• 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 patient's condition and needs.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

The successful candidate will be a Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with 6-12 months' post registration experience, holding active NMC registration and having completed a preceptorship programme. They will demonstrate a strong understanding of NMC guidelines, standards and professional practice, with clear evidence of ongoing post registration continuing professional development. A positive, proactive attitude towards quality improvement and service development is essential, alongside the ability to apply flexible and innovative approaches to practice. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are also required.

For more information about the role, you can email .

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on site parking
• Birthday Holiday - Your birthday as an extra day annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.