A Staff Nurse post on a 15-bed low secure male inpatient mental health service run by Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The work centres on mental health nursing care for men on the unit, and the post requires experience of supporting adults with a learning disability. The role involves rotating 12.5-hour shifts across days, nights and weekends, and is open to experienced nurses or those newly qualified, with a preceptorship offered. Registration as an RMN or RNLD is required.
What the job involves
- Providing mental health nursing care on a 15-bed low secure male inpatient service
- Taking charge of the service on occasion
- Working rotational 12.5-hour shifts over days, nights and weekends
Qualifications
- First level mental health nurse qualification
Registration & licences
- NMC registration as an RMN or RNLD
Experience
- Experience of working with adults with a learning disability
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Well developed research-based knowledge and practical nursing skills
- Understanding of basic management principles
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Positive approach to using information technology
- Up-to-date knowledge of current mental health legislation
Checks & eligibility
- DBS check, paid for by the applicant
Other
- Demonstrates alignment with the Trust values (Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)
Nice to have
- Experience of carrying out clinical supervision
What’s offered
- Competitive salary with incremental pay progression
- Annual leave from 35 days, rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years of NHS service, inclusive of public holidays
- NHS pension scheme
- Training packages and development opportunities
- Development and leadership pathways
- Clinical supervision and appraisal
- Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses
- Up to 3 weeks of Prepare to Care induction training
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
