Mental Health Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bank

Pension contribution

Enhanced maternity package

Career development and training

GP service and second medical opinion

Life assurance

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare is recruiting a qualified Mental Health Nurse (RMN) for the wards of Wellesley Hospital, a 101-bed unit for men and women with mental health needs. The role centers on assessing, planning and evaluating care for service users, mentoring colleagues and keeping accurate records.

Wellesley Hospital includes six wards for mental health and one for learning disabilities and autism, with busy shifts and DBS checks on appointment. NMC registration is required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with relevant nursing qualification.
• NMC registration is required.
• Experience as a mental health nurse in the NHS or private sector in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users
• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care
• Providing mentorship and support to team members
• Observing, recording and reporting service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of care

Skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Compassionate care

Evidence-based practice

Education

RMN qualification

NMC registration

Job description

Elysium Healthcare is recruiting a qualified Mental Health Nurse (RMN) for the wards of Wellesley Hospital, a 101-bed unit for men and women with mental health needs. The role centres on assessing, planning and evaluating care for service users, mentoring colleagues and keeping accurate records. The hospital has six wards for people with mental health needs and one for people with learning disabilities and autism, with busy shifts alongside routine. Fit depends on NMC registration, and every appointment is subject to a DBS check.

What the job involves

• Providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users
• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care
• Providing mentorship and support to team members
• Observing, recording and reporting service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of care

What’s required

Qualifications

• Relevant nursing qualification
• Qualified Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Registration & licences

• NMC registration

Experience

• Experience as a mental health nurse in the NHS or private sector in the UK

Skills & knowledge

• Strong team-working skills
• High self-motivation and a flexible approach
• Commitment to high-quality care, values and evidence-based practice

Checks & eligibility

• DBS disclosure

Other

• Positive attitude, naturally caring and compassionate

What’s offered

• 33 days' annual leave including bank holidays, plus birthday off and option to buy more
• Pension contribution
• Enhanced maternity package
• Career development and training
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion
• Life assurance
• Ely-Vate rewards platform and Blue Light Card discounts
• Stream early access to earned wages and savings, with financial wellbeing support