Mental Health Nurse – HwC Ventures
Location: The Meadows, West Park Hospital, Epsom, United Kingdom.
Employment Type: Contract
Seniority Level: Entry level
Job Function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Mental Health Care
Job Overview
The Meadows is a single–storey building on the grounds of the Noble Park housing development at West Park Hospital. It operates a 24‑hour, 24‑bed hospital service caring for people aged over 65 with dementia or organic mental ill‑health. The post is for a Registered and Newly Qualified Mental Health Nurse who will be a core member of a multidisciplinary team that includes occupational therapists and psychology support.
Wards
There are three single‑sex wards, each with eight beds:
* One ward for people with mental ill‑health (functional, e.g. bipolar disorder or depression)
* Two wards for people with dementia
Responsibilities
* Participate in ongoing assessments, care planning, treatment and support of people with serious and enduring mental health problems and those in crisis.
* Ensure access to and availability of mental health nursing skills for patients and their families.
* Provide high‑quality, caring service that contributes positively to the care pathway of acutely admitted patients.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, including occupational therapists and psychologists.
Eligibility
Registered Mental Health Nurse, preferably newly qualified.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
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