Bank registered mental health nurse post at Cygnet Brunel, a neuropsychiatric treatment, care and rehabilitation service for men run by Cygnet Health Care. The work centres on nursing assessments and written reports, medicines administration, and care plans kept current with residents and relatives. Hours are ad hoc, a mix of days and nights. Applicants need a current PIN and an enhanced DBS check.
What the job involves
- Produce written reports based on nursing assessments and observations
- Administer prescribed medicines following healthcare procedures and guidelines
- Keep individual care plans complete and up to date with residents, relatives and other healthcare professionals, under NMC guidelines
- Work with the management team to develop the service, audit it and improve quality
- Monitor, manage and reduce risk with a focus on patient recovery
- Help service users build independence and self-empowerment
- Deputise in a clinical lead role
- Attend all training and engage in CPD
What’s required
Registration & licences
- Registered mental health nurse (RMN) or learning disability nurse (RNLD)
- Current NMC PIN
Experience
- Experienced RMN
Skills & knowledge
- Well informed on the Mental Health Act 1983
- Understanding of current nursing practice
- Able to maintain documentation and undertake audits
- Able to deputise in a clinical lead role
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
Other
- Open, compassionate, honest and resilient
- Focus on patient recovery and risk management
What’s offered
- 12.1% annual leave
- RCNi membership
- Monthly reflective practice
- Support with revalidation and CPD
- Expert clinical supervision and peer support
- Career progression within the region, including into management roles
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
