Mental Health Nurse

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mental Health Nurse to join the team at Rhodes Wood Hospital, a specialist Inpatient Eating Disorder service for children and young people aged 12 up to 18 years. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team that works together to provide high-quality, compassionate care and make a real difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society.

Main duties of the job

As a qualified Mental Health Nurse (RMN), you will be responsible for providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to the service users. This will include assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care, as well as providing mentorship and support to your team members. You will also be responsible for observing, recording and reporting all service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of the care provided.

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 children and young people in this specialist Inpatient Eating Disorder 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
• Strong team-working skills
• 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: Shepherds Way, Brookmans Park, Hatfield AL9 6NN

What you will get

• Annual salary of up to £38,000 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

• You will need a relevant nursing qualification, NMC registration, strong team-working skills, a high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach, a positive attitude, and a commitment to high-quality care and evidence-based practice.

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.