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Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- What you'll bring to the role
Qualified Mental Health Nurse with active NMC registration.
- What you'll bring to the role
Minimum of 12 months post-registration experience working within a mental health care environment and completion of preceptorship programme.
- What you'll bring to the role
Good understanding of NMC guidelines, requirements and professional standards.
- What you'll bring to the role
Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- What you'll bring to the role
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- What you'll bring to the role
Positive attitude with a commitment to change, improvement and delivering high-quality care.
- What you'll bring to the role
Ability to work flexibly and use innovative approaches to care.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Priory Hospital Chelmsford £36,176 - £38,596 per annumFull Time - 37.5 HoursPriory Hospital Chelmsford is looking to recruit a Mental Health Nurse to join the team. Priory Hospital Chelmsford, Chelmsford, Essex is a specialist mental health and addiction treatment centre providing inpatient and outpatient services for adults and young people, including autism and ADHD assessments. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes nearby and Chelmsford railway station approximately 2–3 miles from the hospital. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.
What you'll be doing
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.
What we will give you in return
- Free on-site parking
- 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
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This advert is for Registered Mental Health Nurse with Priory Healthcare in Springfield, England. It is listed as a Mental health nurse role. The advertised salary is £36,176 - £38,596 / year. The contract type is Permanent - Full Time. Check the source advert for the latest closing date before applying.
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