Registered Mental Health Nurse

Priory Healthcare; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Abergavenny is seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse for night shifts. In this full-time role, you'll be part of a compassionate team, assisting with patient care plans and monitoring progress. Ideal candidates will have recent experience and active NMC registration, committed to delivering high-quality healthcare. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in patient recovery while working within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Active NMC registration and qualified as a Registered Mental Health Nurse.
• 6-12 months of post-registration experience is essential.
• Knowledge of NMC guidelines and a commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Observe and engage with patients to assess their needs.
• Monitor and review Nursing Care plans.
• Contribute to a team approach to patient care.

Skills

Active NMC registration

6-12 months post-registration experience

Knowledge of NMC guidelines

Commitment to delivering high-quality care

Education

Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Job description

We also have an additional facility within the grounds of the hospital, offering opportunities for individuals who require bespoke packages of care, as part of our bespoke therapeutic placement (BTP) offering. We are a sector leading example of how providing a wide variety of care settings and a clear care pathway in the direction of recovery, can benefit all individuals.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a Registered Mental Health Nurse - Nights, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients

• Accurately observe and engage with patients in order to assess their need and evaluate their progress.
• Monitor and review Nursing Care plans.
• Evaluate and respond to changes in patients condition and needs.
• Deal proactively and effectively with suggestions and complaints from patients and their families / carers.
• Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the Multi-Disciplinary team

About us

Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 13,000 colleagues and a network of 280 services, we support over 26,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.

Job responsibilities

Llanarth Court is looking to recruit a Registered Mental Health Nurse - Nights to join the team. We have a 95 secure beds, male and female, 18+ and BTPs 3 secure, 2 R&R. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours a week.

Requirements

• We are seeking a Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with 612 months of post-registration experience, active NMC registration, and successful completion of a preceptorship programme. The ideal candidate will have a sound knowledge of NMC guidelines, standards, and professional practices, supported by evidence of continued professional development. A positive attitude and a strong commitment to change, improvement, and delivering high-quality care are essential for this role.

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.