Senior Mental Health Nurse

Senior Mental Health Nurse

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Barnt Green

Compensation: £39,392 - £41,953 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Barnt Green is looking to recruit a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join the team on our Acute ward. Fully Rotational- Days and Night, Hours Long Days -07:30 AM Nights- 19:30PM - 08:00 AM RMN Qualification. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours a week.

We offer mental health support for both adults and young people, including access to specialist therapy and psychiatry. We also provide private autism assessment for adults, helping people better understand themselves and access the right support.

Our brand new hospital conversion allows for access to high quality, modern facilities within a peaceful and comfortable atmosphere, close to relaxing woodland, to help facilitate recovery and hope. In addition to acres of rolling countryside on all sides of the hospital, each ward has access to south facing garden areas, meaning you can relax and spend time outdoors.

What you'll be doing

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. 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 of patients/Service users that reflect their individual needs
• 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. This includes the evaluation and review of these plans, with the patient/Service User, on a frequent basis, that is reflective of their needs
• Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the Multi Disciplinary team
• Build relationships and effectively communicates and engages with external professionals and stake holders

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.

A qualified Registered Adult Nurse with 6-12 months' post registration experience, holding active NMC registration and having completed a preceptorship or equivalent programme. Demonstrates sound knowledge of NMC standards, guidelines, and professional practice requirements, alongside evidence of ongoing post registration continuing professional development. Brings a positive attitude with a clear commitment to change, improvement, and quality, and the ability to adopt flexible and innovative approaches to practice. Possesses excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills, is IT literate, and has a minimum of 6-12 months' post registration experience within Mental Health or Learning Disability Nursing, with continued professional development in the relevant field.

For more information about the role, you can email AimeeCurzon

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 days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including 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.