Registered Mental Health Nurse

Priory Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Priory Hospital Southampton/Eating Disorder Unit is recruiting a Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team in Southampton. The role is full-time 37.5 hours per week with a salary of £36,176 per annum.

Applicants must be NMC registered and have at least 3 years post-registration experience in an eating disorder setting. You will maintain a safe, compassionate care environment, deliver nursing care within professional guidelines, and contribute to the MDT.

Qualifications

• Qualified RMN with active NMC registration.
• Minimum 3 years post-registration experience in an Eating Disorder setting.
• Good understanding of NMC guidelines and CPD evidence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and supportive care environment.
• Deliver prescribed nursing care within professional standards.
• Respond effectively to changing environments within the MDT.
• Demonstrate accountability and utilise nursing skills to support patients.

Skills

NMC registration

CPD

Communication

Flexibility

Eating Disorder experience

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Priory Hospital Southampton/Eating Disorder Unit

Salary is £36,176 per annum

Full Time - 37.5 Hours

This role is not suitable for newly qualified nurses or preceptorship nurses.

Priory Hospital Southampton is looking to recruit a Mental Health Nurse to join the team. Priory Hospital Southampton, Marchwood, Southampton is a residential mental health service providing acute and eating disorder care for adult males and females. It is accessible by public transport, with a bus stop at the end of the access road and Totton railway station approximately 5 miles away, with Redbridge station around 7 miles away. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

You will be part of a compassionate team that is committed to supporting people's wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will work effectively as a valued member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, promoting the best interests of clients and their carers while ensuring prescribed nursing care is delivered safely and effectively. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe and supportive care environment, exercising professional accountability and responsibility, and using your nursing skills, knowledge and expertise to respond effectively to changing environments. You will work within the scope of your professional practice and maintain high standards of care at all times. You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Essential for the role

• Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse with active NMC registration.


• Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience working within an Eating Disorder setting.


• Good understanding of NMC guidelines, requirements and professional standards.


• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Positive attitude with a commitment to change, improvement and delivering high-quality care.


• Ability to work flexibly and use innovative approaches to care.