Mental Health Nurse

Active Care Group

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Job summary

Come and join one of the UK's largest providers in Neuro and Mental Healthcare.We proudly employ over 4000+ people -no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Main duties of the job

We'dlike you to join us as a Staff Nurse at our service Holybourne Hospitalin London. Holybourne Hospitalin London is an Adult Mental Health hospital for men and women with severe and complex mental health conditions. We provide high quality intensive treatment in a clinically safe, caring and secure environment, supporting the NHS when intensive care needs cannot be met locally. Age range: adults over 18 years old.

About us

Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

Date posted

30 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22.97 to £24.12 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

007434

Job locations

Roehampton - Holybourne Hospital

London

Greater London

SW15 4JD


Job description

Job responsibilities

What you'll be working:

We're flexible, so you'll work a total 37.5 hours per week, on a rota basis. 

 

What you'll be doing:

 

• Assessing and delivering effective individual care and treatment towards the service users

• Working according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional     guidelines as a named nurse or key worker for a defined group of patients.

• Providing a high quality individualised standard of care to a defined group of patients, relatives and carers.

• Ensuring the effective supervision and development of staff .

• Working and acting as a key member of the team, supporting each patient with achieving their planned outcomes.

• Acting as the primary nurse in the assessment of needs and organising of care.

• Taking charge of a designated clinical area.

• Adopting a flexible approach to hours of duty, in order to meet the needs of the service over a 24 hour period.

 

People Management

• Ensuring the provision of appropriate supervision and support to members of the ward team

• Managing allocated resources effectively through efficient resource allocation, skill mixes, roster management, and utilisation of   equipment and authorisation of bank/agency staff.

• Participating in clinical audit, clinical risk and quality issues, including the management and reporting of incidents

• Acting as a team leader for a group of nurses, acting as a mentor/preceptor

• Deputising for the manager as and when required

 

Communication and Relationship Skills

• Providing a high level of Communication with internal and external stakeholders

• Participating in discussions and debates and staff meetings offering views, ideas and opinions.

• Participating in the process of positively supporting and inspiring colleagues within the service to improve standards and quality   and to develop professional practice.

• Communicating all relevant issues pertaining to care.

What you'll have:

  • Current NMC Pin Registration
  • A legal right to work in the UK

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

What to look forward to:

 

  • 25 days plus bank holidays
  • Birthday off
  • Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
  • Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
  • Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline &  App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
  • A Nest Personal Pension account
  • Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
  • We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
  • Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
  • Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 for Nurses, Therapists & Doctors, £500 all other roles, by recommending someone you know
  • ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Job description

Job responsibilities

What you'll be working:

We're flexible, so you'll work a total 37.5 hours per week, on a rota basis. 

 

What you'll be doing:

 

• Assessing and delivering effective individual care and treatment towards the service users

• Working according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional     guidelines as a named nurse or key worker for a defined group of patients.

• Providing a high quality individualised standard of care to a defined group of patients, relatives and carers.

• Ensuring the effective supervision and development of staff .

• Working and acting as a key member of the team, supporting each patient with achieving their planned outcomes.

• Acting as the primary nurse in the assessment of needs and organising of care.

• Taking charge of a designated clinical area.

• Adopting a flexible approach to hours of duty, in order to meet the needs of the service over a 24 hour period.

 

People Management

• Ensuring the provision of appropriate supervision and support to members of the ward team

• Managing allocated resources effectively through efficient resource allocation, skill mixes, roster management, and utilisation of   equipment and authorisation of bank/agency staff.

• Participating in clinical audit, clinical risk and quality issues, including the management and reporting of incidents

• Acting as a team leader for a group of nurses, acting as a mentor/preceptor

• Deputising for the manager as and when required

 

Communication and Relationship Skills

• Providing a high level of Communication with internal and external stakeholders

• Participating in discussions and debates and staff meetings offering views, ideas and opinions.

• Participating in the process of positively supporting and inspiring colleagues within the service to improve standards and quality   and to develop professional practice.

• Communicating all relevant issues pertaining to care.

What you'll have:

  • Current NMC Pin Registration
  • A legal right to work in the UK

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

What to look forward to:

 

  • 25 days plus bank holidays
  • Birthday off
  • Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
  • Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
  • Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline &  App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
  • A Nest Personal Pension account
  • Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
  • We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
  • Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
  • Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 for Nurses, Therapists & Doctors, £500 all other roles, by recommending someone you know
  • ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current NMC Pin Registration
  • A legal right to work in the UK
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current NMC Pin Registration
  • A legal right to work in the UK

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

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

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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

Active Care Group

Address

Roehampton - Holybourne Hospital

London

Greater London

SW15 4JD


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

Roehampton - Holybourne Hospital

London

Greater London

SW15 4JD


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

NURSE RECRUITER

EMMA HIGTON

Emma.Higton@activecaregroup.co.uk

Date posted

30 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22.97 to £24.12 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

007434

Job locations

Roehampton - Holybourne Hospital

London

Greater London

SW15 4JD


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