Mental Health Nurse

NHS; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Mental Health Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team in Borehamwood. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. You will be responsible for delivering compassionate care, mentoring team members, and ensuring the highest standards of nursing practice. With a supportive environment that prioritizes your wellbeing, this position promises a fulfilling career path. Enjoy competitive salary packages, generous leave, and numerous benefits designed to enhance your work-life balance. If you are passionate about mental health and committed to making a positive impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual Salary of £35,420 - £40,787

£5,000 Welcome Bonus

33 Days Annual Leave

Free Meals

Free Parking

Wellbeing Support

Career Development

Pension Contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Qualifications

• Qualified Mental Health Nurse with NMC registration required.
• Strong team-working skills and a caring attitude are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to service users with mental illness.
• Responsible for assessment, planning, and evaluation of care.

Skills

Nursing Qualification

NMC Registration

Self-Motivation

Teamwork

Compassionate Care

Education

Relevant Nursing Qualification

Job description

Elysium Healthcare is an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. They have a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, providing opportunities for growth and development.

Main duties of the job

As an experienced Mental Health Nurse, you will join a multidisciplinary team at Barnet Lane Clinic in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, to provide high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users with mental illness, including those diagnosed with a personality disorder. You will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, while also providing mentorship and support to team members.

Job responsibilities

As an experienced Mental Health Nurse from the NHS or private sector in the UK, you can join a multidisciplinary team that works well together to change lives for the better as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society. Your career at Elysium will be rewarding and fulfilled, where you can take pride in knowing that you've made a difference. While you're caring for service users, improving their lives and looking out for your colleagues, we'll be looking after you. With Wellbeing support and activities to support your mental health, a range of benefits that can save you money and make a difference, and development to nurture your career.

What you will be doing

As a qualified Mental Health Nurse (RMN), you will ensure people with mental illness, including those diagnosed with a personality disorder, in this Mental Health service receive high-quality care, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting positive teamwork.

The wards are busy, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, and a good amount of routine and variety. Your day-to-day will include:

• Providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users
• Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
• Providing mentorship and support to team members
• Observing, recording and reporting all service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of care provided

Skills and knowledge you will have

• A relevant nursing qualification
• NMC registration
• A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach
• A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate
• A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice

Where you will be working

Location: Barnet Lane, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3QU

You’ll be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team at Barnet Lane Clinic, which is a 30-bed rehabilitation service for people with a mental illness including those diagnosed with a personality disorder.

You will work with individuals who may have had placement breakdowns and need intensive review and support to help them move to more independent living, with a focus on supporting people build a better quality of life for themselves and equip them with the skills needed for community living, supportive relationships, and increased independence.

What you will get

• Annual Salary of £35,420 - £40,787 (£16.92-£19.49 PH, 40.25 hours per week) plus £5,000 welcome bonus*
• *Applicants who require sponsorship for this role and required to apply from outside the UK will receive an International Relocation Package
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers and much more.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A relevant nursing qualification and NMC registration. Strong team-working skills, self-motivation, flexibility, and a positive, caring and compassionate attitude are also required.

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.