Registered Mental Health Nurse
SouthamptonOn-site
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Delivers nursing care to adult patients with eating disorders and acute mental health needs in a residential setting, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and personalised care.
About this role
Priory Hospital Southampton/Eating Disorder Unit
Salary is £36,176 per annum
Full Time - 37.5 Hours
This role is not suitable for newly qualified nurses or preceptorship nurses.
Priory Hospital Southampton is looking to recruit a Mental Health Nurse to join the team.
Priory Hospital Southampton, Marchwood, Southampton is a residential mental health service providing acute and eating disorder care for adult males and females. It is accessible by public transport, with a bus stop at the end of the access road and Totton railway station approximately 5 miles away, with Redbridge station around 7 miles away. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.
Salary is £36,176 per annum
Full Time - 37.5 Hours
This role is not suitable for newly qualified nurses or preceptorship nurses.
Priory Hospital Southampton is looking to recruit a Mental Health Nurse to join the team.
Priory Hospital Southampton, Marchwood, Southampton is a residential mental health service providing acute and eating disorder care for adult males and females. It is accessible by public transport, with a bus stop at the end of the access road and Totton railway station approximately 5 miles away, with Redbridge station around 7 miles away. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.
Key Responsibilities
You will be part of a compassionate team that is committed to supporting people's 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 work effectively as a valued member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, promoting the best interests of clients and their carers while ensuring prescribed nursing care is delivered safely and effectively. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe and supportive care environment, exercising professional accountability and responsibility, and using your nursing skills, knowledge and expertise to respond effectively to changing environments. You will work within the scope of your professional practice and maintain high standards of care at all times.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
You will work effectively as a valued member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, promoting the best interests of clients and their carers while ensuring prescribed nursing care is delivered safely and effectively. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe and supportive care environment, exercising professional accountability and responsibility, and using your nursing skills, knowledge and expertise to respond effectively to changing environments. You will work within the scope of your professional practice and maintain high standards of care at all times.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Essential for the role
- Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse with active NMC registration.
- Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience working within an Eating Disorder setting.
- Good understanding of NMC guidelines, requirements and professional standards.
- Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Positive attitude with a commitment to change, improvement and delivering high-quality care.
- Ability to work flexibly and use innovative approaches to care.
Benefits
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
- 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.
Skills
Clinical AccountabilityCPD (Continuing Professional Development)Eating Disorder CareMental Health NursingMulti-Disciplinary Team (MDT) WorkingNMC RegistrationNursing Care PlanningPatient Safety
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