Mental Health Nurse

Elysium Healthcare; Leeds; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare is seeking a qualified Mental Health Nurse to provide high-quality care for women with complex mental health issues at Spring Wood Lodge. The role encompasses direct patient care, mentorship, and effective teamwork within a supportive environment. The position offers competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a variety of benefits.

Benefits

Annual salary of £29,994 - £33,500

33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing support

Career development and training

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Relevant nursing qualification.
• NMC registration required.
• Strong teamwork and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective nursing care to service users.
• Be responsible for assessment and planning of care.
• Mentor and support team members.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Caring

Compassionate

Flexibility

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

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As a qualified Mental Health Nurse (RMN), you will ensure women over the age of 18 who have complex emotional and mental health problems associated with significant risk behaviours 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:

1. Providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users
2. Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
3. Providing mentorship and support to team members
4. 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 teamwork 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

Situated in the small town of Guiseley on the outskirts of Leeds, the service is surrounded by beautiful countryside with easy access to all local amenities.

Spring Wood Lodge supports women over the age of 18 who have complex emotional and mental health problems associated with significant risk behaviours. Typically, they have a diagnosis of personality disorder or a severe mental illness. They may not have had their needs met in a general psychiatric service, including acute inpatient units, community mental health teams, or community personality disorder services. The service focuses on active rehabilitation with a view to achieving a sustainable discharge.

Spring Wood Lodge provides:

• 9-bedded inpatient rehabilitation (Bronte Ward)
• 12-bedded high dependency inpatient rehabilitation (Byron Ward)

What you will get

• Annual salary of £29,994 - £33,500
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including 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.