Staff Nurse Mental Health

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust is seeking registered Mental Health Nurses (RMN) to join their team at Charlton Lane Hospital. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a passion for helping those with acute mental health concerns. In return, the Trust offers a comprehensive induction program, continuous professional development opportunities, and a commitment to a positive work culture. This role provides an opportunity to impact the lives of patients in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction program

Access to Post Registration training

Robust staff engagement initiatives

Qualifications

• Eager to make a positive impact on patients' lives.
• Must be motivated and committed to providing high-quality care.
• Qualified as an RMN with relevant training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to older age patients with mental health issues.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Engage in professional development programs and training.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Passion for helping

Ability to support patients with acute mental health concerns

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Job description

As we continue to grow and improve, we are excited to announce that we are looking for registered Mental Health Nurses (RMN) to join our team at Charlton Lane Hospital.

Charlton Lane is an Acute Mental Health Hospital for older age patients situated in Cheltenham, providing inpatient services to the Gloucestershire population. It supports and rehabilitates individuals with mild to severe mental health problems. All wards are staffed by a multidisciplinary team including Doctors, Nurses, Allied Healthcare Professionals, Ward Secretaries, and Hotel Services Staff.

Chestnut is a busy 14-bed mixed gender acute admission ward.

We seek highly motivated and committed Band 5 Staff Nurses to join our team. The ideal candidate is an RMN eager to make a positive impact, with excellent communication skills and a passion for helping those with acute mental health concerns.

In return, we offer a comprehensive induction and Mental Health Nurse development programme, including a Preceptorship for newly registered nurses, to support you in this rewarding role. We also provide access to Post Registration training to support your professional growth and service needs.

The specific qualification, training, and experience requirements are detailed in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Our workforce of over 5,000 colleagues across 55 sites and in people's homes is dedicated to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture that promotes civility, trust, and a sense of belonging.

Our staff engagement initiatives, such as annual surveys and Pulse feedback, reflect our commitment to a positive work environment. Recent surveys show:

• 72% of colleagues recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking 1st among Provider Trusts in the South West.
• 76% would recommend our care services to friends or family, also ranking 1st in the region.
• 81% prioritize patient and service user care, well above the 64% average in comparable NHS Trusts.

We are proud of our high staff engagement scores, but we are committed to continuous improvement. We aim to be a Great Place to Work, with top-quartile performance in staff surveys.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Suzy Ford
• Job Title: Ward Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]