This bank Registered Mental Health Nurse post covers shifts at Cygnet Elowen Hospital, a 24-bed service with two wards for women aged 18 and over. The work centres on nursing assessments, written reports, care planning, medication administration and supporting junior staff. Shifts run as days or nights, and the wards specialise in eating disorders, personality disorder and disordered eating, and also treat co-morbid mental health problems, complex behaviour and self-harm. Applicants need a current PIN and must pass an enhanced DBS check.
What the job involves
- Produce written reports based on nursing assessments and observations
- Develop the service with the management team, including audit and quality improvement
- Keep individual care plans complete and up to date under NMC guidelines, with patients, relatives and other professionals
- Administer medication safely in line with local and national guidelines
- Give direction and support to junior members of the team
- Attend all training and engage in CPD
Registration & licences
- Registered Mental Health Nurse with a current NMC PIN
Experience
- Experienced registered mental health nurse
Skills & knowledge
- Maintaining documentation and undertaking audits
- Understanding of current nursing practice
- Commitment to patient recovery, monitoring and reducing risk
- Compassion, resilience and a commitment to supporting service user independence
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
Nice to have
- Experience working in an eating disorder or disordered eating environment
What’s offered
- 12.1% holiday allowance
- Discounts through the NHS and employee discount scheme
- Free meals while on duty
- Free parking
- Bespoke career progression pathways
- Annual staff recognition and awards evenings
- Monthly reflective practice, support with revalidation and CPD opportunities
- Expert clinical supervision and peer support
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
