Mental Health Nurse - Chelmsford

Service Care Solutions; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency in Chelmsford seeks a Mental Health Nurse for a secure rehabilitation unit. Responsibilities include providing care under supervision, demonstrating strong communication and team skills. Applicants must have a valid NMC registration, recent PMVA training, and commitment to flexible shifts. The role offers various bonuses and support with ongoing training.

Benefits

£250 Referral Bonus

£150 Job Referral Bonus

Free Registration Process

Dedicated Consultant

£250 Yearly CPD/Training Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience working within acute mental health.
• Mandatory training completed within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of the Senior Nurse on shift.
• Commit to the working hours: 07:30 - 20:00 for days, 19:30 - 08:00 for nights.

Skills

Communication skills

Team working skills

Self-motivated

Flexible approach

Education

Valid NMC registration

Practical PMVA training

Basic Life Support certification within 12 months

Job description

Job description

Service Care Solutions are recruiting for a Mental Health Nurse to work at one of our Independent Hospitals in Chelmsford. The hours will be 07:30 - 20:00 for day shifts & 19:30 - 08:00 Night shifts, with the option to be block booked going forward.

No sponsorship available

Service Information

• The service is a low secure and locked rehabilitation unit in Chelmsford.
• The hospital is set within rural green hospital grounds, within easy reach and comes with free parking on site, making for excellent transport links for staff.
• As a Mental Health Nurse, you will be working within a team that includes a range of professionals.
• You will work under the supervision of the Senior Nurse on shift and will need to have good communication skills, excellent team working skills, be highly self-motivated with a flexible approach, and have some appreciation of mental health conditions.

Person Specification

The successful applicant must have:

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience working within acute mental health
• Practical PMVA training and Basic Life Support certification dated within 12 months
• Mandatory training completed within the last 12 months
• Valid NMC registration
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work flexibly and commit to the working hours mentioned above
• It is beneficial if the applicant is a driver due to the location and shift start times, but there is a local bus service with an agreement to stop at the end of the main drive for staff.

Service Care Solutions Benefits

At Service Care Solutions, we recognize the increasing pressures on care staff, both work-based and financial, and aim to support you.

• £250 Referral Bonus: Paid after completing 150 hours for any newly registered candidates referred to us.
• £150 Job Referral Bonus: Earn £150 for bringing your own job to us or switching from your current agency if you're not satisfied.
• Free Registration Process: Includes Enhanced DBS check, Occupational Health appointments, Mandatory and Practical Training, and Uniform.
• Dedicated and Experienced One-to-One Consultant
• £250 Yearly CPD/Training Allowance and Registration Body Renewal