Senior Mental Health Nurse on the PICU ward at Priory Hospital Barnt Green, a mental health service for adults and young people. Core work is safe, person-centred nursing, with the post-holder acting as Nurse in Charge, Bed Manager or Site Co-ordinator and supervising nursing and HCA staff. A fixed-term 18-month post on rotating days and nights, with lone working across 10 patients and access to a vehicle recommended. Active NMC registration and a completed preceptorship or equivalent are required.
What the job involves
- Deliver safe, person-centred nursing care tailored to individual needs
- Assess, plan, deliver and regularly review patient care
- Keep accurate records and escalaté concerns appropriately
- Work with patients, families, carers and the multidisciplinary team
- Act as Nurse in Charge, Bed Manager or Site Co-ordinator when required
- Prioritise and delegate duties, supervising nursing and HCA staff
- Support junior, agency and student nurses
- Maintain mandatory training and professional development
- Take part in clinical governance, supervision and reflective practice
- Promote safeguarding and compliance with the Mental Capacity Act, DoLS, medicines management, Priory policies and the NMC Code
- Manage challenging behaviour safely and professionally
Qualifications
- Qualified registered adult nurse
- Completed preceptorship or equivalent programme
Registration & licences
- Active NMC registration
Nice to have
- Experience working in a PICU setting
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
