Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) (Days)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a qualified RMN to take a lead role in the delivery of comprehensive and effective recovery to people who look to us for support. To work with and support other team members to ensure that people receive skilled recovery practice to the highest standard. To assume responsibility for the safe running of the unit in the absence of the manager/clinical lead.

Duties and responsibilities:

To be a proactive, skilled member of the ward multi-disciplinary team.

To have knowledge of and experience in providing individual and group clinical/therapy work.

To demonstrate effective leadership and assist with providing advice and guidance to non-qualified staff and students.

To be responsible for the provision and maintenance of effective therapeutic relationships, which at all times acknowledges the rights and personal dignity, and encourages opportunity for growth and development, of the person using this service.

To work in line with agreed safeguarding protocols at all times.

To engage actively in required training.

To demonstrate a working knowledge of the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 (including 2007 updates), Mental Capacity Act 2005 (to include Deprivation of Liberty safeguards), Care Programme Approach, Care Act 2014 and National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990.

To work to the NICE and NMC Guidelines and Standards.

To be aware of and work in line with all relevant Charity Policies and Procedures.

Our unique training and development culture brings energy and a sense of value within our team. Here's what we currently offer:

Nurse degree apprenticeship programme (in place since 2015)

OT apprenticeship programme

Health Care Support Worker progression training

Student nurse placements

Occupational Therapy student placements

Clinical skills-based training programme

Preceptorship training for newly qualified staff

Dedicated clinical governance support

Commitment to secondment and network opportunities

Regular supervision

The skills/qualifications needed to be considered for this role:

RMN qualification

NMC registration

Demonstrable effective leadership qualities

Experience in providing individual and group clinical/therapy work

A working knowledge of the Mental Health Act

Experience of assessing complex health and wellbeing needs and developing individual care plans

A full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential

What we can offer you:

35 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

Comprehensive induction with ongoing training and opportunities

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - offering support for financial, physical and mental wellbeing

Autonomy to drive improvements and genuinely advocate for the people we support through the strength of our knowledge and relationships

Eligibility to Blue Light Card - access to thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street

We welcome all RMNs and Bank RMN applications for this Mental Health Nurse role at Cypress Hospital. Part time & Full time - Days (37.5 hours per week). Full training and support will be given by your designated mentor. Will you be the Mental Health Nurse who makes a difference?

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registered RMN
• GCSE's grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

• Full Driving Licence

Experience

Essential

• RMN experience

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Step One Charity

Address

Cypress

10 Knowles Hill Road

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ12 2PW

Employer's website

https://www.steponecharity.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)