Senior Mental Health Nurse

Priory Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Priory Hospital Barnt Green is seeking a Senior Mental Health Nurse on a fixed term, full-time basis. The role offers 37.5 hours per week, day and night rotations, and is based at Priory Hospital Barnt Green in Birmingham. Requires active NMC registration and experience in a PICU setting. Fixed-term for 18 months with lone-working duties.

Qualified nurses will provide compassionate, evidence-based care on the PICU ward and work within a multidisciplinary team to support adults and young people.

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Adult Nurse with an active NMC Registration.
• Completed preceptorship or equivalent programme.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, person-centred nursing care tailored to individual needs, working with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Assess, plan, deliver and review care, maintaining accurate records and escalating concerns as needed.
• Act as Nurse in Charge, Bed Manager or Site Co-ordinator when required, prioritising and delegating duties and supervising staff.
• Support junior, agency and student nurses, maintain mandatory training and contribute to clinical governance and reflective practice.
• Promote safeguarding and compliance with the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, medicines management and Priory policies.

Education

Active NMC Registration

Preceptorship or equivalent programme completed

Job description

Senior Mental Health Nurse

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Barnt Green

Compensation: £39,392 - £41,953 / year

Priory Hospital Barnt Green
Salary £39,392.00-£41,953.00 Dependent on Experience
Full-time role of 37.5 hours per week

Priory Hospital Barnt Green has an opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse with an active NMC Registration to join our team on the PICU ward. This is a fixed term role of 18 months. This role is Lone Working 10 Patients Fully Rotational- Days and Night 37.5 Hours Long Days -07:30 AM Nights- 19:30PM - 08:00AM

Priory Hospital Barnt Green, Barnt Green, Birmingham is a purpose-built hospital providing mental health support for adults and young people, including specialist therapy and psychiatry, as well as private autism assessments for adults. It is accessible by public transport, with Barnt Green railway station approximately 1-2 miles from the hospital and local bus routes serving the surrounding area. Due to the semi-rural location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

What you'll be doing

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.

Provide safe, person-centred nursing care tailored to individual needs, working closely with patients, families, carers and the multidisciplinary team. Assess, plan, deliver and regularly review care, maintaining accurate records and escalating concerns appropriately. Act as Nurse in Charge, Bed Manager or Site Co-ordinator when required, prioritising and delegating duties effectively and supervising nursing and HCA staff. Support junior, agency and student nurses, maintain mandatory training and professional development, and participate in clinical governance, supervision and reflective practice. Promote safeguarding and compliance with the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, medicines management, Priory policies and the NMC Code, while managing challenging behaviour safely and professionally. You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role

• Qualified Registered Adult Nurse with an active NMC Registration and completed preceptorship or equivalent programme

The following experience would be beneficial

• Experience working in a PICU setting

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.