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
- 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.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
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 Market Weighton
£16.96 - £18.20 per hour
Full Time - 40 hours per week
Priory Hospital Market Weighton has an opportunity for a Staff Nurse RMN-RNLD to join our team.
Based in East Yorkshire, Priory Hospital Market Weighton is a level 2 rehabilitation hospital for adult males, offering bespoke and flexible therapeutic programme with therapies focused on stabilisation, skill acquisition, personal development, community integration, and developing competence and confidence in living skills.
We also have close links to Priory Adult Care community services to develop discharge pathways out of the hospital.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- 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.
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
27 Holme Road
Market Weighton
East Riding Of Yorkshire
YO43 3EQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
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