Senior Mental Health Nurse (RMN) in Rhyl

Seren Gobaithis an independent mental health hospital in the coastal town of Rhyl, providingspecialist inpatient care across five wards for informal patients and patientsdetained under the Mental Health Act 1983. We are regulated by HealthcareInspectorate Wales (HIW). Our approach is person-centred and recovery-focused,and we respect the language, culture and identity of the Welsh community.

Therole

We are lookingfor a registered mental health nurse (RMN) with leadership potential to joinour team as a Senior Mental Health Nurse. Senior nurses lead the ward on theirshift, reporting directly to the Hospital Manager, and take part in our on-callrota. This is a hands-on leadership role with real responsibility for patientsafety, staff support and ward standards.

You will bepartof a compassionate team committed to our patients wellbeing. We take aperson-centred approach, using proven therapies to help people move forwardwith confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process.

All roles are subject to a successful enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references. Seren Gobaith will cover the cost of the DBS check.

Main duties of the job

Lead the ward on your shift,managing day-to-day operations, staffing and the delegation of tasks.

Provide clinical leadership andsupervision to nursing and support staff, acting as a role model for goodpractice.

Lead clinical assessments, careplanning and the review of patient progress, including risk assessment andmanagement

Lead ward rounds, case discussionsand care reviews with the multidisciplinary

Act as the point of escalationfor high-risk or complex situations.

Undertake the Duty Senior Nurse/ on-call manager role on a rota, supported by the Hospital Manager.

Support the training anddevelopment of staff, including student nurses and preceptors.

Take part in audit, qualityimprovement and clinical governance, using findings to drive change.

Support patients and families,and advocate for patients rights, dignity and respect.

Support the Hospital Managerwith recruitment, induction and staff performance management.

You may beasked to support other wards, including our female services, acute and lowsecure wards.

Shiftsand on-call

The post isfull-time at 42 hours per week and requires flexibility to work days, nights,weekends, bank holidays and on-call, as we provide 24-hour care and treatment.On-call duties are paid inclusive of the salary. The on-call rota is one in 8weeks.

About us

We aspire to be a pioneering Mental Health provider in Wales, distinguished by our commitment to evidence-based care, exceptional clinical training, and the recruitment of dedicated professionals.

Our baseline aim is to deliver patient-centred care that addresses the unique mental and physical health needs of our predominantly Welsh patients, thereby making a meaningful difference in their lives and the broader Northwest region.

Job responsibilities

Seren Gobaith Independent Hospital

Job Description

Job title: Senior MentalHealth Nurse (Registered Mental Health Nurse)

Reports to: HospitalManager

Hours: Full-time, 42 hoursper week

Salary: £21.06 per hour (Equates to £46,000 per year)

Contract type: Permanent

Joboverview

Senior MentalHealth Nurses lead the ward on day and night shifts and report directly to theHospital Manager. There is currently no ward manager or hospital director.Senior nurses are accountable for the safety, recovery and wellbeing ofpatients, the leadership and supervision of the nursing team, and the deliveryof high-quality, person-centred care in a therapeutic environment. Seniornurses also cover the on-call rota, supported by the Hospital Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Wardleadership and staffing

Lead the ward on assigned dayand night shifts, overseeing the day-to-day running of the ward, includingstaffing, shift allocation and delegation of tasks.

Manage staff rosters on theward, ensuring safe staffing levels and addressing staffing shortfalls as theyarise.

Ensure the ward operates inline with hospital policies, professional guidelines and local regulatoryrequirements.

Escalate significantoperational, staffing and performance matters to the Hospital Manager.

Clinicalleadership and patient care

Lead clinical assessments ofpatients, formulate care plans and review progress with the multidisciplinaryteam.

Oversee the safe and accurateadministration of medication and treatments.

Monitor patients mental andphysical health, intervening promptly when changes are observed.

Provide therapeuticinterventions, including crisis management, psychological support andpsychoeducation, using evidence-based approaches.

Ensure that care is personalizedand delivered with compassion in line with the hospitals policies andprocedures.

Multidisciplinaryworking

Work collaboratively withpsychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and other healthcare professionalsto develop and implement personalized care plans.

Lead ward rounds, casediscussions and care reviews.

Foster a team-based approach inwhich clinical and non-clinical staff work together effectively

Riskmanagement and safety

Lead risk assessments andensure care plans include proactive strategies for managing risks such asself-harm, aggression and substance misuse.

Implement and oversee safetyprotocols to maintain a secure environment for patients and staff.

Act as the point of escalationfor high-risk or complex situations, providing support and guidance to thenursing team.

Staffdevelopment and supervision

Provide clinical supervision,role modelling and constructive feedback to nursing and support staff.

Support the training anddevelopment of nursing staff, including student nurses and preceptors, so thatthe team keeps up to date with best practice and legal requirements.

Promote a culture of continuouslearning and professional development.

Monitor the emotional wellbeingof patients and staff, fostering a therapeutic and supportive atmosphere.

Qualityimprovement, audit and documentation

Participate in audit andquality improvement projects, and use findings to improve practice.

Contribute to the developmentof nursing policies and procedures.

Ensure the nursing team adheres to relevant regulatory and professional standards.

Regularly review clinicaldocumentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal and ethicalstandards.

Patientadvocacy and family support

Advocate for the rights ofpatients, ensuring they are treated with dignity, respect and understanding.

Support patients and theirfamilies by providing information on mental health conditions, treatmentoptions and recovery.

Support the Hospital Managerwith recruitment, induction and ongoing performance management of nursingstaff.

Contribute to the management ofstaff absence and performance matters in line with hospital policy and HRprocedures.

On-call andout-of-hours leadership

Undertake the Duty Senior Nurse/ on-call manager role on a rota with other senior nurses, supported by theHospital Manager. Rota pattern: one in weeks

Act as the first point ofclinical and operational contact for ward staff out of hours, making decisionson patient safety, staffing and escalation.

Escalate to the HospitalManager for significant incidents, unresolved staffing shortfalls, safeguardingconcerns and any matter requiring a senior management decision.

Ensure that requirements underthe Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended) and the Code of Practice for Wales aremet for detained patients out of hours, including contacting the on-call doctorand Approved Mental Health Professionals where required.

Record out-of-hours incidentsand decisions, and complete a structured handover to the day senior nurse andthe Hospital Manager.

Complete the on-call inductionand maintain competence in the on-call role. Training will be provided.

On-call decision limits, The On-callsenior nurse may make clinical and operational decisions regarding the service.Out of hours admissions, bed or ward moves, restrictive interventions andcalling in additional agency staff must be referred to the Hospital Manager.

On-call payment is included inthe salary.

Workingpattern and deployment

Full-time, 42hours per week, with flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, bank holidaysand on-call duties as required to ensure 24-hour care. The post holder may berequired to support other wards, including female, acute and low secureservices.

Person Specification

Experience

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with an active NMC PIN.
• Minimum of 12 months post-registration experience in a mental health setting.
• Experience of nursing individuals with acute mental health needs and/or longer-term rehabilitation needs.
• Experience of leading, supervising or supporting a clinical team.
• Strong clinical, communication, interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to make clinical decisions and respond effectively to crises.
• Understanding of safeguarding, mental health legislation and NMC standards.
• Proficiency in IT and use of electronic care records.
• Flexibility, innovation and a commitment to quality improvement.
• Advanced clinical skills, such as psychopharmacology, CBT or DBT.
• Experience of secure or high-needs mental health services.
• Leadership training or a management qualification (e.g. ILM Level 5 or equivalent).
• Welsh language skills (welcomed, not essential).
• Successful candidates will be enthusiastic, motivated and committed to their own professional development, and will help us deliver high-quality care and support staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Person specification
• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with an active NMC PIN.
• Minimum of 12 months post-registration experience in a mental health setting.
• Experience of nursing individuals with acute mental health needs and/or longer-term rehabilitation needs.
• Experience of leading, supervising or supporting a clinical team.
• Strong clinical, communication, interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to make clinical decisions and respond effectively to crises.
• Understanding of safeguarding, mental health legislation and NMC standards.
• Proficiency in IT and use of electronic care records.
• Flexibility, innovation and a commitment to quality improvement.
• Advanced clinical skills, such as psychopharmacology, CBT or DBT.
• Experience of secure or high-needs mental health services.
• Leadership training or a management qualification (e.g. ILM Level 5 or equivalent).
• Welsh language skills (welcomed, not essential).
• Successful candidates will be enthusiastic, motivated and committed to their own professional development, and will help us deliver high-quality care and support staff wellbeing.

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.