Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

DoctorPA Secure LTD; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Kidlington is seeking a Registered Mental Nurse to deliver compassionate and effective mental health care within a multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, be flexible in meeting the needs of individuals, and have experience in secure environments. Roles include assessments, treatment planning, and working closely with mental health services. This position may require night shifts and involves the commitment to continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Sound knowledge of learning disability and personality disorder.
• Experience and knowledge of working in a secure environment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and support with initial reception screening.
• Complete in-depth assessments and develop treatment strategies.
• Administer medications in accordance with DrPA agreed policies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to participate in multi-professional teamwork

Competent in mental health assessment and triage

Strong written documentation skills

Ability to work flexibly

Education

Registered Mental Nurse (RMN)

Tools

NMC register

Job description

Join a new service at Campsfield House IRC focused on providing a high‑quality service to the residents.

The duties of this role will be to work with the senior Mental Health Nurse, Head of Healthcare and Senior Clinical Lead to provide dedicated mental health care. You will work within the multi‑disciplinary team to deliver excellent holistic healthcare, which is compassionate, effective, evidence‑based, person‑centred and non‑judgemental. You will work in partnership with healthcare colleagues to share knowledge, skills and expertise, ensuring a trusting, caring environment develops which supports colleagues and others in the team to continue their professional development.

The Healthcare team will model a culture of compassion‑focused care, whilst demonstrating commitment and clinical competence. You will work closely with our team, partners and stakeholders collaboratively striving for continuous quality improvement and ensuring mental healthcare is provided effectively whilst maintaining records in accordance with DrPA governance policies.

Main Duties of the Job

• Undertake and support with initial reception screening.
• Complete in‑depth assessments and develop treatment/intervention strategies to support the individual's mental health needs using appropriate evidence‑based screening tools.
• If mental health issues escalate requiring additional specialist secondary care services, work with the MDT and lead nurses to support the processes that are in place to meet the needs of the individual.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to develop treatment/intervention options through the provision of supportive care plans.
• Be the named nurse for mental health issues and work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic, safe, clinically effective mental health care.
• Have excellent written and communication skills, ensuring mental healthcare records are developed, maintained and effectively communicated to the MDT.
• Administer medications in accordance with DrPA agreed policies and guidance.
• With support from lead MH nurse, undertake risk assessments and take appropriate action if the individual presents with serious mental health concerns (e.g. suicide, self‑harm or injury to others).
• Strong communication skills are paramount, ensuring individuals are treated with respect and empathy at all times.
• Work with the senior MH nurse to develop a mental health promotion programme, visible from initial reception at the IRC to release and deportation, building a strategy for mental health resilience and wellbeing for both individuals and staff.
• Conduct reviews of individuals supported via the ACDT process.
• Work with the senior MH nurse to support the processes of mental health services and intervention programmes.
• Night shifts may be required as part of the rota.

About Us

DrPA has been operating in secure environments since 2014 providing General Practitioner services and we are now growing to provide a complete healthcare service at Campsfield House IRC by NHS England. This will be delivered directly or through a range of specialist partners who are experts in their field. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE:

• Compassionate care that is trauma‑informed and supportive
• Assurance that care is evidence‑based & demonstrates high‑quality outcomes for our patients
• Respectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefs
• Equitable care that is in line with the community services

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Mental Nurse (RMN) on the NMC register with no restrictions to practice.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Ability to participate in multi‑professional teamwork.
• Sound knowledge of learning disability and personality disorder.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the mental health needs of individuals within the IRC.
• Experience working within the multi‑professional team to develop/implement care plans, manage escalating mental health concerns at pace.
• Excellent communication skills both within the IRC and with external community mental health services.
• Competent in mental health assessment and triage.
• Strong written documentation and communication skills.
• Organises own workload and manages time effectively, working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience and knowledge of working in a secure environment.
• Knowledge in substance misuse.
• Experience in data collection, audits and report writing.
• Ability to work under the Dr PA Secures values.
• Will be required to have the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 clearance, a Disclosure and Barring Service check, and a Counter‑Terrorism Clearance (CTC) process completed.
• Applicant must have lived in the United Kingdom (including an Indefinite Leave to Remain Visa) for the last five years, with no more than a 28‑day break outside the UK and no gaps in employment.

General Information

The post holder may be required to perform other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably needed. This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check & CTC Clearance

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be required to check for any previous convictions. Additionally, the holder must undertake and successfully complete the Counter‑Terrorism Clearance (CTC) process.

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