Senior Mental Health Nurse

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Who are Priory Hospital Preston

Set within lush and green hospital grounds, within easy reach of the M6 and M55 and with free parking on site, Priory Hospital Preston is a 38-bedded independent mental health hospital. The hospital sits within close proximity to the M6 and M55, making for excellent transport links for staff.

The hospital specialises in the management and treatment of patients experiencing an acute mental health crisis with two dedicated acute wards as well as a specialised unit to support patients with a diagnosis of an eating disorder. Services work in partnership with the NHS to provide the best quality outcomes for all patients. It has an excellent reputation for providing the highest standards of care together with an extensive range of services delivered across the three units.

An extensive clinical and nursing team work alongside therapy disciplines of Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics and Activity Coordinators throughout the hospital. Patients can access ward specific therapeutic programmes aimed at enhancing skills, self-care, coping strategies etc to support their admission and discharge into the community.

Forward thinking and committed to providing the best care to patients, and the best support to its employees, at Preston you'll have the chance to develop your skills through Priory's innovative Career Pathways scheme.

As well as all this, there are free meals on duty, flexible shift patterns, birthday holiday, and relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Nurse on our Eating Disorder ward.

The role involves:

Leading the delivery of a comprehensive service user nursing assessment.
Planning, implementation and evaluation of person centred care in a collaborative way of both their physical and mental healthcare needs
Maintaining the service user's rights; supervising junior staff and students
Working collaboratively with the MDT
Maintaining a safe and therapeutic working environment and accurate records.
Excellent role modelling to clinical colleagues
An ability to work to a high standard on your own initiative as well as part of a team, maintaining all Priory values including striving for excellence.

To be successful as Senior Nurse, you'll need:

Qualified Registered Mental Health / Learning Disability Nurse with 6-12 months post registration.
Evidence of continued professional development in relevant field.
Experience with active NMC Registration and completed preceptorship or equivalent programme.
Knowledge of NMC standards guidelines, requests and professional practices.
Demonstrates a positive attitude and commitment to change, improvement and quality.
High levels of communication skills within the patient group and clinical team

Priory Healthcare Benefits

• Excellent salary
• Free on-site parking
• Supplemented meals
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• 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
• Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)

Additional benefits for nurses at Preston:

• Fully funded DBS
• Fully funded NMC registration
• Return to Practice support
• Mentorship experience
• CPD top up
• Management and Leadership development opportunities

Our shift patterns are:

- Days Shifts 7am to 7:30pm

- Night Shifts 7pm to 7:30am

Division DBS info

About us

As one of the UK's leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, Priory promise a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world class organisation willing to invest in your development. Across our network of hospitals, residential care homes and supported living services, we are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.

As part of our wider infection control efforts, and to meet our commissioner and customer requirements, we continue to record vaccination status for all colleagues and we therefore request that you disclose this information as part of your Pre-Employment checks. Your vaccination status will not affect any offer of employment and will be held in line with GDPR requirements. We thank you for your understanding.

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

Closing Date

31/01/2025