Mental Health Nurse - Acute Mental Health Hospital

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Job description

Registered Mental Health Nurse ( RMN )
Location: Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
Salary: £33,000 - £38,000 (up to £19.50 per hour) + £5,000 welcome bonus
Hours: Full Time and Part Time hours available - you can choose depending on your preference (options of: 11.5 hours, 23 hours, 34.5 hours or 37.5 hours)
Shifts: Options of Days only ( 7.30am - 8pm ) or Nights only ( 7.30pm - 8am ) or Mixed shifts on a rotational basis - you can choose depending on your preference

Summary:
Appoint Healthcare are proud to partner with an extremely reputable leading national provider of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs and learning disabilities. Together we are seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse within an Acute Mental Health Hospital for young people and adults with acute mental health needs and personality disorder in an established 24 hour care environment. The hospital also has a CAMHS Tier 4 Low Secure service for young people aged 13-18 years.

You can choose to work in either the Adult Service or the CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) department of the hospital, please state your preference on point of application.

Key Responsibilities
As a qualified Mental Health Nurse ( RMN ), you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to young people and adults with acute mental health needs. You will also support your colleagues and promote positive teamwork.

• Provide Compassionate Care: Deliver effective and compassionate nursing care to service users.
• Care Management: Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans.
• Team Support: Mentor and support team members to foster a collaborative environment.
• Record Keeping: Observe, record, and report changes in service users, maintaining accurate care records.

You will work in a busy ward environment that offers a mix of routine and variety, keeping you engaged and motivated.

Requirements

• You will be either a qualified Mental Health Nurse ( RMN ) or Learning Disability Nurse ( RNLD )
• NMC registration
• Full eligibility to live and work in the UK
• 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

Employee Benefits Package:
£5,000 Welcome Bonus

• £2,500 in first salary
• £2,500 after 6 months and a successful probation

Comprehensive Induction & Development

• Three-week paid induction
• Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses
• Career development at all levels
• Training and development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications (subject to Appraisal and Performance)
• Leadership and management development (subject to Appraisal and Performance)

Paid Certifications

• Enhanced DBS check
• NMC registration - 50% can be claimed

Leave & Holidays

• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus your Birthday off!
• Long service award

Financial & Insurance Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Package

Conveniences

• Free meals
• Free on-site car parking (some sites may have limited availability)
• Flexible working opportunities (can be requested under Policy)

Wellbeing & Discounts

• Wellbeing support, including counselling and massages
• Holiday discounts
• Retail and leisure discounts

Community & Culture

• Regular breakfast mornings
• Monthly staff raffles
• Positive and friendly staff culture

To Apply
For more information or to apply please contact:
Erin Giles - Recruitment Director

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The actual rate of pay will be within these advertised bandings and will be dependant on your ability to demonstrate your competence during the interview

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