Staff Nurse

Priory Healthcare; Sefton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health care provider in the UK is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse at Cleveland House in Sefton. The role involves delivering individualized nursing care to residents with acquired brain injuries and associated health needs. Applicants must be a qualified Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN, or RNLD) with NMC registration and a minimum of six months' experience in a mental health or learning disabilities environment. This position promotes a supportive, safe atmosphere for both staff and residents.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with active NMC registration and post-registration experience.
• Sound knowledge of NMC guidelines and commitment to professional development.
• Experience within a Mental Health or Learning Disabilities care environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed care to patients in a defined group.
• Assess and deliver nursing care with patients and their families.
• Monitor and review Nursing Care plans for patient progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient assessment

Nursing care delivery

Education

Qualified Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD)

Job description

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. 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 residents

Main duties of the job

• Deliver prescribed care to a defined group within an agreed framework.
• Assess, plan and deliver, with the patient and their carer/family, nursing care which takes account of patient choice and wishes and acting as the patients named nurse.
• Accurately observe and engage with patients in order to assess need and evaluate progress.
• Monitor and review Nursing Care plans.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

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 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

Cleveland House is looking to recruit a Registered Nurse to join the team. This is a full time role for 38.5 hours.

Cleveland House is located in Banks, Southport, in the west of Lancashire. It offers residential support for 32 males and females with an acquired brain injury (ABI), progressive neurological condition (PNC) and associated physical health needs. We are located on a residential housing estate.

Our team are dedicated to providing the best possible care to our residents in a safe and homely environment. From personal care, rehabilitation to social activities, we aim to provide a range of services that promote physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing.

We can also support those who have:

• Conditions such as epilepsy
• Difficulties with communication
• Difficulties with swallowing
• May need respiratory support through a ventilator and/or tracheostomy

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

• A Qualified Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) with some post-registration experience, holding an active NMC registration and having successfully completed a preceptorship programme.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC guidelines, standards, and professional practices, along with a strong commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Possess a positive attitude towards change, quality improvement, and service development, and is capable of adopting flexible and innovative approaches to practice.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are complemented by a minimum of six months' experience within a Mental Health or Learning Disabilities care environment, supported by evidence of continued professional development in the relevant field.

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.