Staff Nurse

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents' 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 residents.

Main duties of the job:

• 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 need and evaluate progress.
• Monitor and review Nursing Care plans.

About us:

Priory is the UK's leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 13,000 colleagues and a network of 280 services, we support over 26,000 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 children's mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process.

Job responsibilities:

Cleveland House is looking to recruit a Registered Nurse to join the team. This is a full-time role for 38.5 hours. Cleveland House is located in Banks, Southport, in the west of Lancashire. It offers residential support for 32 males and females with an acquired brain injury (ABI), progressive neurological condition (PNC) and associated physical health needs. Our team are dedicated to providing the best possible care to our residents in a safe and homely environment. From personal care, rehabilitation to social activities, we aim to provide a range of services that promote physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing.

We can also support those who have:

• Conditions such as epilepsy
• Difficulties with communication
• Difficulties with swallowing
• May need respiratory support through a ventilator and/or tracheostomy

Person Specification Qualifications and Experience:

A Qualified Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) with some post-registration experience, holding an active NMC registration and having successfully completed a preceptorship programme. Demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC guidelines, standards, and professional practices, along with a strong commitment to ongoing professional development. Possess a positive attitude towards change, quality improvement, and service development, and is capable of adopting flexible and innovative approaches to practice. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are complemented by a minimum of six months' experience within a Mental Health or Learning Disabilities care environment, supported by evidence of continued professional development in the relevant 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.