Are you an experienced Learning Disability Nurse wanting to work in an environment where kindness and teamwork is integral? Where you'll be invested in, with opportunities to develop and grow your career to achieve your goals? Then join the team at Thornford Park in Thatcham and come and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.
What You Will Be Doing
As a qualified Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD), you will ensure people with mental health conditions in this mental health service receive high-quality care, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting positive teamwork.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
* Providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users
* Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
* Providing mentorship and support to team members
* Observing, recording and reporting all service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of care provided
Skills and Knowledge
* A relevant nursing qualification
* NMC registration
* Strong team‑working skills
* A high level of self‑motivation and a flexible approach
* A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate
* A commitment to high‑quality care and to values and evidence‑based practice
Location
Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET. You will be working at Thornford Park, a 141‑bedded independent hospital which supports service users that require medium and low secure forensic mental health services. In addition to these services there is also a PICU mental health service. The service provides a seamless internal care pathway supporting and empowering people in their recovery and rehabilitation.
Benefits
* Annual salary £35,269 - £36,209
* The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
* Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
* Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely‑Vate; your one‑stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
* Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work‑life balance
* Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
* Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
* Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
* 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
* Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
* Pension contribution, to help secure your future
* Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking
Equal Opportunity Employer
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
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