Registered Mental Health Nurse

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Mental Health Nurse for a multidisciplinary team at Riverdale Grange Hospital, committed to providing exemplary care for individuals with eating disorders. The successful candidate will engage in therapeutic patient relationships, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety within a flexible, supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Pension availability

Sick pay and maternity pay

Paid annual leave

Qualifications

• Must be NMC registered.
• Experience with Eating Disorders and Mental Health Units preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care with patients.
• Lead a cohesive shift team in the promotion of patient independence and recovery.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic working environment.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Clinical Skills

Decision-making

Education

Professionally Qualified as a Mental Health Nurse

NMC registration

Job description

Job summary

Role Purpose:

To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the provision of best practice care and treatment for young people and adults who require inpatient treatment for an eating disorder.

The basis of the role will be to develop and maintain a therapeutic environment which supports the patient in making positive changes. As part of a multidisciplinary team the post holder will support and uphold a structured programme of treatment.

The post holder will lead the delivery of a consistent person-centred approach, to care and treatment with patients which spans the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. This will include the monitoring of physical health, promotion of patients rights, supervising and teaching junior staff and students, working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and maintaining a safe and therapeutic working environment.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team within either the CAMHS or Adult Ward. They will be responsible for delivering a high standard of nursing care to patients and their families. The post holder will demonstrate empathic understanding, compassion and positive regard in maintaining the ethos of the ward and values of the hospital.

As a registered mental health nurse, the post holder will use empathic understanding, compassion, strong clinical skills and clear decision-making to lead a cohesive shift team in the promotion of patient independence and recovery and the proactive management of clinical risk.

About us

Introduction to Riverdale Grange Specialist Eating Disorders Hospital

Our Vision

To provide a caring, supportive and inclusive environment where excellence is expected and delivered.

Our Mission

To always look forward, and use our expertise and skills to equip our patients to achieve their best outcomes.

Our Values

Kindness shown to all

Integrity in all we do

Nurturing environment for patients and their families/carers

Dedicated to providing the best care for our patients

Riverdale Grange is committed to the development and well-being of its staff team and so offers many benefits.

Flexible working arrangements, training and development opportunities, pension availability and as a Band 5 registered nurse your starting salary will be £15.33 p/h. Riverdale Grange has also committed to ensure that its staff salaries match that of the NHS. Sick pay, maternity pay and paid annual leave are also part of the package that Riverdale Grange offers its staff.

Details Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

U0007-25-0006

Job locations

93 Riverdale Road

Sheffield

S10 3FE

Job description Job responsibilities

Clinical or Work Practice

• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care with patients.
• To be the named nurse for identified patients
• To work comprehensively within a multidisciplinary team
• To actively participate in CPA reviews with internal and external multi-agencies.
• To co-ordinate, encourage and facilitate patients to participate in the structured treatment programme maximising opportunities of recovery
• Delegate across the team and lead the team in managing the therapeutic day ensuring a consistent approach.
• Proactively manage clinical risk
• Act as nurse in charge of shift ensuring that the team work within hospital policies and procedures and uphold the organisational values.
• Work at all times to safeguard children and vulnerable adults
• Ensure best practice standards are maintained at all times.

• To maintain an ethos which is empathic and compassionate and community facing.

• Actively promote independence and a solution focused approach

Teaching, Training & Supervision

• To actively engage in monthly clinical supervision with senior nurse.
• To develop skills in the area of clinical supervision.
• To provide clinical supervision for junior staff and students.
• To actively engage in the appraisal process
• To continue to gain knowledge, skills and experience in accordance with professional practice guidelines to enhance overall clinical care for patients.
• Actively engage in formal and informal training opportunities to develop and maintain skills and knowledge and ensure fitness for practice
• Seek out and engage in opportunities for leaning within the team, participating in group forums/clinical meetings
• Adhere to essential and statutory training requirements

Audit, Outcome Measuring & Service Evaluation

• To participate in audit, outcome measurement and development projects occurring within the hospital.
• Engage within the governance strategy.
• Utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support practice.
• Support and contribute to the development of action plans from audit and disseminate changes
• Actively contribute to the development of service

Policies & Procedures

• Understand and adhere to the hospital policies, procedures and ensure that others also adhere to these.
• Take personal responsibility for maintaining up to date knowledge and adhering to all hospital policies and procedures.
• Works within the hospitals Equality and Diversity framework.
• Ensure that patient, and visitors understand the hospital policies and procedures as it affects them.

Health and Safety

• Ensure the maintenance of a safe and secure treatment environment which is therapeutic.
• Contribute to the General Workplace Risk Assessment process and adhere to risk management plans.
• Work within Health and Safety legislation, hospital policies and procedures.

General Duties

The post holders adherence to the job description and specific role objectives will be reviewed as a matter of routine within supervision and appraisal. This allows for appropriate stretch and support for each individual working within a generic job description and meets individual needs creating opportunities for growth

The post holder may be asked to undertake duties not explicitly stated within this job description. This will only ever ask of the post holder that which is within their capabilities, kill and knowledge

Additional Duties

As required by the hospital team in line with the post holders skills and knowledge.

Job description Job responsibilities

Clinical or Work Practice

• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care with patients.
• To be the named nurse for identified patients
• To work comprehensively within a multidisciplinary team
• To actively participate in CPA reviews with internal and external multi-agencies.
• To co-ordinate, encourage and facilitate patients to participate in the structured treatment programme maximising opportunities of recovery
• Delegate across the team and lead the team in managing the therapeutic day ensuring a consistent approach.
• Proactively manage clinical risk
• Act as nurse in charge of shift ensuring that the team work within hospital policies and procedures and uphold the organisational values.
• Work at all times to safeguard children and vulnerable adults
• Ensure best practice standards are maintained at all times.

• To maintain an ethos which is empathic and compassionate and community facing.

• Actively promote independence and a solution focused approach

Teaching, Training & Supervision

• To actively engage in monthly clinical supervision with senior nurse.
• To develop skills in the area of clinical supervision.
• To provide clinical supervision for junior staff and students.
• To actively engage in the appraisal process
• To continue to gain knowledge, skills and experience in accordance with professional practice guidelines to enhance overall clinical care for patients.
• Actively engage in formal and informal training opportunities to develop and maintain skills and knowledge and ensure fitness for practice
• Seek out and engage in opportunities for leaning within the team, participating in group forums/clinical meetings
• Adhere to essential and statutory training requirements

Audit, Outcome Measuring & Service Evaluation

• To participate in audit, outcome measurement and development projects occurring within the hospital.
• Engage within the governance strategy.
• Utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support practice.
• Support and contribute to the development of action plans from audit and disseminate changes
• Actively contribute to the development of service

Policies & Procedures

• Understand and adhere to the hospital policies, procedures and ensure that others also adhere to these.
• Take personal responsibility for maintaining up to date knowledge and adhering to all hospital policies and procedures.
• Works within the hospitals Equality and Diversity framework.
• Ensure that patient, and visitors understand the hospital policies and procedures as it affects them.

Health and Safety

• Ensure the maintenance of a safe and secure treatment environment which is therapeutic.
• Contribute to the General Workplace Risk Assessment process and adhere to risk management plans.
• Work within Health and Safety legislation, hospital policies and procedures.

General Duties

The post holders adherence to the job description and specific role objectives will be reviewed as a matter of routine within supervision and appraisal. This allows for appropriate stretch and support for each individual working within a generic job description and meets individual needs creating opportunities for growth

The post holder may be asked to undertake duties not explicitly stated within this job description. This will only ever ask of the post holder that which is within their capabilities, kill and knowledge

Additional Duties

As required by the hospital team in line with the post holders skills and knowledge.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• NMC registered.
• No ongoing issues with Fitness to Practice.
• Professionally Qualified as a Mental Health Nurse.

Desirable

• Prior experience with Eating Disorders.
• Prior Experience in a Mental Health Unit.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• NMC registered.
• No ongoing issues with Fitness to Practice.
• Professionally Qualified as a Mental Health Nurse.

Desirable

• Prior experience with Eating Disorders.
• Prior Experience in a Mental Health Unit.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Riverdale Grange Hospital

Address

93 Riverdale Road

Sheffield

S10 3FE

Employer's website

https://www.riverdalegrange.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Riverdale Grange Hospital

Address

93 Riverdale Road

Sheffield

S10 3FE

Employer's website

https://www.riverdalegrange.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)