Job Description

Role:

Senior Staff Nurse

(RMN-RNLD)

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5k Welcome Bonus

Location:

Hospital Arnold NG5

Salary:

39,511.68 - 42,073.20 DOE + 5000 Welcome Bonus

Hours:

Full Time (flexible hours available)

Vacancy Type:

Permanent - Full Time

The Hospital is a purpose built 52 bedded acute mental health hospital, comprising of two adult acute wards and 2 Psychiatric Intensive Care Units. At Hospital, our main focus is on patient experience right from the point of referral through to discharge and follow on support. We provide services for local NHS patients and out of area patients from the NHS. As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the staff who chose to work with us have an excellent and supportive experience. We are a warm, welcoming and friendly team who all share the same goal- we are all committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for the people who use our service. And we do this with care, compassion and kindness embedded through everything that we do.

The Hospital has recently been awarded a CQC rating of "good"

The role of the Registered Mental Health Senior Staff Nurse is to work as an effective member of the Multi-Disciplinary team. Promote the best interests of the patients and carers and ensure that prescribed nursing care is effectively implemented. Responsible for maintaining a safe care environment. Exercise professional accountability and responsibility using professional skills, knowledge and expertise in changing environments and to work within the scope of professional practice.

Main Responsibilities:

Supervises a defined group of team members and contributes to their overall CPD, mandatory training and appraisal process recognising the skills required across the team. Monitor and review Nursing Care plans Evaluate and respond to changes in patients condition and needs Provide a high standard of care to people with mental illness and personality disorder Develop therapeutic relationships to optimise patient engagement Contribute to patient assessments, compiling a plan of care alongside the individual, and monitoring patient progress At a more senior level, you'll also need to lead shifts as well as mentoring and supporting student nurses and other members of the team Follow all codes of conduct, standards and legislation, respecting the rights of others and promoting ethical practice A relevant nursing qualification and registration Excellent team working skills, a high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach - our units operate 24 hours 7 days a week where flexible working patterns would be considered A commitment to patient-centred care and to values-based and evidence-based practice The drive to continually push your own personal learning and development

What perks do we offer?

As a group, is hugely invested in the people that work for us. We are lucky to be able to access a wide range of perks which supports and improves the staff experience with:

Comprehensive induction relevant to the role and agreed shadowing time Ongoing E-learning programme inclusive of the Oliver McGowan training both online and face to face Ongoing access to continuing professional development- available after probation period for any subjects that you are interested in and relevant to your role Full access to Perks- online rewards and discount system. Access to huge discounts on recognised brands and companies Access to Blue light card with national recognised discounts 25 days annual leave as standard- plus bank holidays and your birthday off Reimbursement of professional fees- such and NMC registration 24 hour access to free employee assistance line Local systems of support for staff wellbeing, supervision, peer supervision, reflective practice Freedom to Speak up and Your Say forum meetings and reps Access to mental health first aiders Local staff wellbeing, staff of the month, regional awards

About us

As one of the UK's leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, we promise a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world class organisation willing to invest in your development. Across our network of hospitals, residential care homes and supported living services, we are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.

As part of our wider infection control efforts, and to meet our commissioner and customer requirements, we continue to record vaccination status for all colleagues and we therefore request that you disclose this information as part of your Pre-Employment checks. Your vaccination status will not affect any offer of employment and will be held in line with GDPR requirements. We thank you for your understanding.

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. we will cover the cost of a DBS check.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 39,511.68-42,073.20 per year

Additional pay:

Signing bonus
Benefits:

Canteen Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

12 hour shift Day shift Night shift Weekend availability
Experience:

Nursing: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

NMC (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person