Registered Mental Health Nurse - Brockington Parent & Baby Unit

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare organization in the United Kingdom seeks a qualified RMN for a full-time position in the Brockington Parent and Baby Unit. The role involves delivering high-quality clinical services to patients and their families, with opportunities for career development and flexible working. Interested candidates should possess a caring nature and effective communication skills, with the ability to work varied shifts. The position includes comprehensive benefits like a strong NHS pension and generous leave options.

Benefits

Excellent NHS Pension scheme

Generous leave options

Career development support

Free car parking

Health and Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Dedicated to providing evidence-based care.
• Ability to work shifts including nights and weekends.
• Willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high quality clinical service to patients and their families.
• Act as named nurse to a group of patients.
• Administer medication and assess individual care needs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

Registered Mental Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Brockington Parent and Baby Unit for a qualified RMN to work in a permanent full time position. Applications are invited from individuals who have a genuine interest in perinatal specific issues; however experience in this area of specialism is not essential as training will be provided. We positively encourage all genders to apply for this post. You will have the opportunity to join a specialist team delivering high standards of nursing care to women and their families who are experiencing pregnancy related mental health problems. The post holder will assist the Ward Manager in providing high quality nursing care and treatment of patients in conjunction with other professionals through the hospital's multi-disciplinary assessment, treatment and care programmes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high quality clinical service to patients and their families and carers.
• Act as named nurse to a group of patients under the direction / supervision of the person identified with continuing responsibility.
• Participate in therapeutic group work programmes, taking the lead where appropriate.
• Take charge of the ward in the absence of the ward manager and deputy ward manager.
• Administer medication, complying with relevant Trust procedures and NMC Guidance.
• Assess patient's individual care needs, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
• Contribute to the formulation of care plans in cooperation with multi-disciplinary teams within the hospital and under supervision of more senior team members.
• Maintain an effective reporting system by observing and reporting verbally and in writing on patient condition.
• Ensure the safe custody of all patients as determined by the clinical team. This includes the supervision of patients within the hospital, grounds and the community, as required.
• Support student nurses on placement within the service.
• Participate in the development of the service to ensure clinical governance processes are actively implemented at team level.

Additional Information

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual who is an effective communicator and team player. You will provide high standards of care that is evidence based and you will be expected to work days, nights and weekends as per service requirements. A caring and sensitive nature is essential, and a willingness to learn new skills is imperative. You will be enthusiastic and approachable and part of your role will include the supervision of junior staff. By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by:

Benefits

• Supporting your career development and progression.
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients. Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
• Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccination every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)