Mental Health Nurse - Eating Disorder Unit

Sanctuary Personnel; Southampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job description

Mental Health Nurse - Eating Disorder Unit

Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Mental Health Nurse to work in Southampton on a full-time basis.

The salary for this permanent Mental Health Nurse job is £34,500 - £37,227 per annum.

About our client:

You will be joining a tranquil environment offering residential treatment for patients suffering with mental health conditions. You will be supporting males and females with mental health needs.

Main Duties:

1. Provide Individualised Care: Deliver care tailored to each patient's needs and preferences, regularly updating care plans in collaboration with patients and their families.
2. Collaborate with the Care Team: Work effectively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated patient care.
3. Communicate Professionally: Build strong relationships with external professionals and stakeholders, and engage effectively with patients.
4. Patient Interaction: Observe, communicate with, and assess residents or service users to evaluate their progress and needs.
5. Quality and Governance: Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adhere to clinical governance standards.
6. Provide Clear Information: Offer accessible and accurate information about care to patients and their families.
7. Manage and Delegate Tasks: Prioritise and delegate nursing duties within the shift, ensuring a safe environment. Assume the role of nurse in charge as needed.
8. Maintain Records: Ensure accurate and timely documentation, including daily notes and incident reports.
9. Escalate Concerns: Address and report concerns about patient well-being, incidents, or staffing issues promptly.
10. Pursue Professional Development: Engage in continuous learning to meet revalidation requirements and stay current in practice.
11. Support and Mentor Staff: Assist new, junior, and agency staff, ensuring they adhere to care standards and complete their induction.
12. Complete Training: Fulfil all mandatory training and competency assessments on time.
13. Build Relationships: Maintain positive interactions with residents, colleagues, and visitors, addressing their needs and concerns.
14. Participate in Supervision: Engage in regular clinical supervision and reflective practice.
15. Safeguarding: Be aware of and follow safeguarding policies and procedures, attending required training.
16. Follow Legislation: Ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act, Capacity Act, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
17. Adhere to Medicines Policies: Follow company policies on medicines management.
18. Manage Challenging Behaviour: Handle challenging behaviour according to company policies, support junior staff, and develop de-escalation strategies.

Requirements of the Mental Health Nurse:

1. Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse: Qualified with 6-12 months of post-registration experience, active NMC registration, and completion of preceptorship or an equivalent programme.
2. Understanding of NMC Standards: Knowledgeable about NMC standards, guidelines, and professional practices.
3. Ongoing Professional Development: Demonstrated evidence of continuing professional development since registration.
4. Commitment to Improvement: Shows a positive attitude with a strong commitment to change, quality improvement, and excellence in practice.
5. Adaptability and Innovation: Capable of developing and employing flexible, innovative approaches to clinical practice.
6. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
7. IT Proficiency: Competent in using IT systems and software.

Contact:

This Mental Health Nurse job is advertised by Amy Ryan; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.

As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. This very much played a significant role in previously winning 'Best Candidate Care' at the Recruiter Awards. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity.