Mental Health Nurse - Avanti Ward: Eating Disorder Unit

Priory; Bromley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health and addiction treatment hospital in Bromley is seeking a qualified Mental Health Nurse. In this full-time role, you will assist in patient care plans, deliver prescribed nursing care, and monitor progress. The ideal candidate will have an RMN qualification, post-registration experience, and strong communication skills. Join a compassionate team committed to patient wellbeing and personalized treatment approaches.

Qualifications

• Active NMC registration.
• 6 to 12 months' post-registration experience.
• Completion of a preceptorship programme.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed care to a defined group within an agreed framework.
• Assess, plan and deliver nursing care with patient and their family.
• Monitor and review Nursing Care plans.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Resilience

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) qualification

Job description

Priory Hospital Hayes Grove is looking to recruit a Mental Health Nurse to join the team. This is a full time 38.5 hours role.
Priory Hospital Hayes Grove is one of the UK’s leading mental health and addiction rehab hospitals.

We can provide world class residential treatment for a range of mental health conditions, including
treatment for depression, as well as drug and
alcohol addiction treatment. We also provide outpatient treatment for young people as well as private CAMHS assessments options andprivate autism assessments for adults.

Our comprehensive treatment programmes are delivered by our specialist multidisciplinary team, who work together to create a strong support network for our patients. Located in Bromley, South East London, Hayes Grove is one of Priory’s most renowned hospitals for our diverse range of therapeutic approaches, and we are experts in making assessments and advising on the best treatment options.

As well as operating as a mental health and addiction treatment hospital, Hayes Grove is also a formal teaching hospital. We are affiliated with a number of universities, including Canterbury Christ Church University, King’s College London and Goldsmith’s, University of London. Our status as a teaching hospital places us at the forefront of the latest research, meaning that our treatment programmes are informed by the very latest developments in the industry.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a Mental Health Nurse, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

• Deliver prescribed care to a defined group within an agreed framework.
• Assess, plan and deliver, with the patient and their carer/family, nursing care which takes account of patient choice and wishes and acting as the patients named nurse.
• Accurately observe and engage with patients in order to assess their need and evaluate their progress.
• Monitor and review Nursing Care plans.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with an active NMC registration, 6 to 12 months’ post-registration experience, and completion of a preceptorship programme. They will have knowledge of NMC guidelines, requirements, and professional practices, along with evidence of post-registration continuing professional development. The candidate will demonstrate a positive attitude, a commitment to change, improvement, and quality, and the ability to develop and use flexible, innovative approaches to practice. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. They will have a minimum of 6 months’ post-registration experience within a mental health or learning disabilities care environment, with evidence of continued professional development in a relevant field.

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