Priory Hospital Arnold
£36,296.0 per year
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
Priory Hospital Arnold has an opportunity for a Mental Health Nurse to join our team. Based in the village of Calverton, in Nottingham and set in extensive grounds, Priory Hospital Arnold is an inpatient acute and psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU), for males and females struggling with a wide range of mental health conditions.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, person-centred mental health nursing care, working closely with patients, families and carers.
- Act as a Named Nurse, assessing patients’ needs, developing and reviewing care plans and monitoring their progress.
- Observe and engage with patients to identify changes in their presentation, responding appropriately to changing needs and risks.
- Work closely with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to coordinate and deliver effective patient care.
- Prioritise and delegate nursing duties appropriately, taking charge of the ward when required and maintaining a safe care environment.
- Support the safe management of medication and ensure care is delivered in line with safeguarding, Mental Health, Mental Capacity and DoLS requirements.
Essential for the role
- Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active NMC registration.
- Completed a nursing preceptorship programme.
- Minimum 6 months’ post-registration experience.
- Good knowledge of NMC guidelines and professional practice.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Commitment to continued professional development and delivering high-quality patient care.
The following experience would be beneficial
- Previous experience working within a mental health or learning disabilities care environment.
- Experience assessing patient needs and reviewing nursing care plans.
- Experience working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).
- Experience supporting or coordinating a nursing shift and delegating duties appropriately.
- Evidence of continued professional development within a relevant clinical field.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
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Mental Health Nurse Arnold in Nottingham employer: Meeveem Limited
Meeveem Limited is an excellent employer for general practitioners, offering a supportive and flexible work environment that prioritises professional growth and work-life balance. With full indemnity cover, NHS Pension, and generous leave, our team members enjoy a culture of collaboration and continuous development across our two sites, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
