Night Senior Registered Mental Health Nurse (Part Time)
Department: Nursing
Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Burston House
Compensation: £29,067 / year
Description
Priory Hospital Burston House is looking to recruit a Senior Staff Nurse to join the team. This is a part time 26.88 hours role.
Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently able to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, and this remains under review.
The candidate will be working to the following pattern. Each night shift will be from 19:30 to 07:45 with a 1.5 hour unpaid break.
Week 1 - Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Week 2 - Friday and Saturday.
Priory Burston House, located in the historic market town of Diss, near the border of Suffolk, provides level 2 rehabilitation for male patients with a learning disability.
Across rehabilitation and low secure care, our specialist learning disability service also cares for adults who may have complex mental health needs, including autism and personality disorders.
What you’ll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients 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 patients.
* Deliver prescribed care to a defined group of patients/Service users that reflect their individual needs
* 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. This includes the evaluation and review of these plans, with the patient/Service User, on a frequent basis, that is reflective of their needs
* Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the Multi-Disciplinary team
* Build relationships and effectively communicate and engage with external professionals and stakeholders
What you’ll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
The ideal candidate is a qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse with 2+ years post registration experience within Mental Health or Learning Disability services as a minimum, holding active NMC registration and having completed a preceptorship or equivalent programme, with a strong understanding of NMC standards, guidelines and professional practices. They will demonstrate ongoing commitment to continuing professional development and possess experience within Mental Health or Learning Disability Nursing. The candidate should show a positive attitude towards change, quality improvement and innovation in practice, alongside excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and be IT literate.
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.
* Free on-site parking
* Birthday Holiday – Your Birthday as an extra day of annual leave
* Enhanced maternity pay
* Contributory pension scheme
* Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
* Access to development opportunitiesSponsorship 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.
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