Registered Mental Health Nurse - Nights

Priory Healthcare; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Abergavenny is seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse for a full-time position. You will be part of a compassionate team assisting with patient assessments and care plans. Ideal candidates should possess an active NMC registration and relevant post-registration experience. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient recovery and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse with 6-12 months of post-registration experience.
• Successful completion of a preceptorship programme necessary.
• Positive attitude towards change and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the assessment and implementation of patient care plans.
• Monitor and evaluate patients' needs and progress.
• Collaborate with the Multi-Disciplinary team to ensure patient care.

Skills

Post-registration experience

Active NMC registration

Knowledge of NMC guidelines

Commitment to delivering high-quality care

Education

Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Job description

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

Main duties of the job

• 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

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.

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

knowledge & expertise

• 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.