Registered Mental Health Nurse

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Dorking

Compensation: £36,176 - £38,596 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Dorking is looking to recruit a Mental Health Nurse to join the team. This is a full time 37.5 hours role. Set in stunning grounds to promote and support a feeling of wellbeing, Priory Hospital Dorking, in Surrey, is an acute mental health service. We offer support for those who are experiencing an acute mental health episode, providing the necessary levels of care required. The focus of our service is to stabilise and support people on a pathway to community discharge as soon as possible, with the appropriate aftercare in place.

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 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 their need and evaluate their progress.
• Monitor and review Nursing Care plans.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

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 will be a Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with 6 to 12 months of post-registration experience, holding an active NMC registration and having completed a preceptorship programme. They will possess a sound knowledge of NMC guidelines, standards, and professional practices, along with evidence of ongoing professional development following registration. The candidate should demonstrate a positive attitude, a commitment to change, improvement, and quality, as well as the ability to develop and apply flexible and innovative approaches to practice. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. A minimum of six months' experience within a Mental Health or Learning Disabilities care environment is required, supported by evidence of continued professional development in the relevant field.

For more information about the role, you can email

What we will give you in return

• Subsidised meals
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days 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 opportunities
• Sponsorship 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.