Registered Mental Health Nurse

Phoenix Futures; Scotland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in West Aberdeenshire is seeking a Registered Nurse to support a new Care Inspectorate registered residential rehabilitation service. This role involves delivering high-quality mental health interventions, contributing to recovery planning, and fostering therapeutic alliances with clients. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of post-qualification nursing experience and a passion for supporting individuals in their recovery journeys.

Benefits

Starting salary of £35,500 per annum

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee assistance programs

Well-being activities

Potential relocation package

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with at least 3 years post qualification experience.
• Current and valid registration with the NMC.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver responsive mental health interventions within the residential service.
• Support the therapeutic team with recovery planning processes.
• Contribute to clinical meetings and handovers.

Skills

Registered nurse

Understanding of person-centred recovery services

Experience in the addiction field

Willingness to learn recovery principles

Passion for creating positive change

Education

NMC registration

Job description

About the role

We are seeking an exceptional individual to support a brand new Care Inspectorate registered residential rehabilitation service in West Aberdeenshire. You'll be supported by a charitable organisation with extensive experience in launching and managing top-tier registered care services.

Aligned with our vision of empowering individuals impacted by substance use and associated needs, we're collaborating with national and local partners to deliver safe and effective residential care services. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that every individual we support receives the highest quality of care and guidance.

About you

Are you ready to make a profound impact on people's lives? We're seeking an extraordinary person to support the success of our new residential rehab service. Your experience should include:

• Registered nurse with at least 3 years post qualification experience, current and valid registration with the NMC and a legal right to work in the UK
• A clear understanding of the need for and ability to deliver high quality person-centred recovery services
• Demonstrable experience or interest in the addiction field
• A willingness to learn recovery principles and how these can be supported by clinicians
• A burning passion for creating positive change and improving lives

Your rewards

• Starting salary of £35,500 per annum, with opportunity to access potential yearly salary increase
• 25 days annual leave (rising yearly + bank holidays), benefits package, and continuous training opportunities
• Access to employee assistance programs and wellbeing activities
• The chance to be part of a collaborative team dedicated to making a difference
• Potential relocation package if you are not in the area - get in touch to discuss

The role

Monday to Friday role

To deliver responsive mental health interventions within the residential service and formulate appropriate aftercare plans and support; identifying individual, family and service needs through capacity assessments, monitoring tools, risk assessment and management plans (RAMPs) and ongoing recovery planning tools

To support the therapeutic team with recovery planning processes, including assessing, planning and implementing various interventions whilst managing clients’ mental health needs. Contributing to and taking a lead role alongside managers in clinical meetings and handovers.

To pro-actively consult and then assist in designing programmes responsive to individual and group needs in conjunction with the organisations Clinical Interventions Team. Offering a varied programme for example nutrition, sleep, anxiety management, exercise, behavioural and health & wellbeing interventions etc

To develop therapeutic alliances with clients to support their individual recovery journeys, offering health promotion, harm reduction advice, screening and discharge planning

Contribute to the service delivering a trauma informed care approach; with trauma resolution interventions

To respond to clinical and medical emergencies, managing crisis as first line intervention and assessing risk and safeguarding concerns

Download the Role Profile and Recruitment pack for detailed information.

The service

Our state-of-the-art facility will offer 27 beds for individuals seeking transformative recovery journeys. With a focus on nature and the environment, and with 1.2 acres of land on site, our Recovery through Nature projects will provide a holistic approach to healing. Plus, staff amenities such as onsite bedrooms and a brand-new gym ensure a supportive and enriching work environment.

About Phoenix Futures

Join a legacy of over 50 years in providing rehabilitation services. At Phoenix Futures, we're committed to rebuilding capacity in the residential rehab sector across England and Scotland. Your dedication will contribute to our mission of delivering hope and transformation to individuals and families affected by addiction. We believe in being the best, we are passionate about recovery, and we value our history.

Read more about our history and guiding principles on our website here

Apply today

Apply with your CV and a personal statement today! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of change. We're reviewing applications as they come in, so apply now to avoid missing out and secure your place in our dynamic team. If you're considering relocation, rest assured that support may be available and so get in touch to find out more.

We want you to feel comfortable to be your best during the interview process, so that you can get to know Phoenix and we can get to know you. If shortlisted, you will be contacted for digital interview via Microsoft Teams and be provided all details about the assessment process, including advanced details of presentation and assessment exercises. If successful, we will also arrange to meet you face to face.

Unlock your potential and join us on the journey to transforming lives. Apply now and let's make a difference together!