Location
Willenhall, West Midlands | United Kingdom
Job description
An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Senior Staff Nurse to work in an exceptional hospital based in the Willenhall, West Midlands area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
This hospital cares for adults of working age with acute mental health care needs within a safe, therapeutic environment
**To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Registered Nurse either RMN or RNLD with a current active NMC Pin**
As the Senior Staff Nurse your key duties include:
- Deliver prescribed care to a defined group of patients/Service users that reflect their individual needs
- Assess, plan and deliver, with the patient and their carer/family, nursing care which takes account of patient choice and wishes and acting as the patients named nurse. This includes the evaluation and review of these plans, with the patient/Service User, on a frequent basis, that is reflective of their needs
- Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the Multi Disciplinary team
- Act as the Nurse in charge of the Ward
- Supervises a defined group of Nursing or HCA colleagues, ensuring they receive management and Clinical supervisions
- Prioritise nursing duties and delegate appropriately and effectively within the shift co-ordination Framework, working as nurse in charge as required, ensuring as far as reasonable practicable a safe environment
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
- At least 2 years experience in mental health services
- Evidence of post registration continuing professional development
- A positive attitude and commitment to change, improvement and quality
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of NMC standards guidelines and professional practices
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice
The successful Senior Staff Nurse will receive an excellent salary of £37,992 - £40,455 per annum. We currently have permanent vacancies for both days and night shifts available. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
**£3,000 Welcome Bonus**
- You will be well supported within your role, with a strong focus on continuing professional development
- 6 month preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses
- Day shifts are supported by Ward Managers and Charge Nurses and night shifts are supported by Night Managers
- There is a managers on call system (on call Manager and Senior Manager)
- We have a Junior Doctor based on site 24/7 as well as Speciality Doctors and Consultant Psychiatrists within working hours, and an on call Consultant Psychiatrist (out of hours)
- Access to funded CPD courses relevant to the role
- Ability to undertake your Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor training in partnership with Wolverhampton University
- Extensive training through our online Priory Academy as well as face-to-face training
- Free access to RCNi
- Your NMC registration will be fully funded
- Opportunity to support Nursing students
- Opportunity to progress through our career pathway - opportunities include developing to Charge Nurse, Night Manager, Ward Manager
- Opportunity to take a lead role within the hospital - e.g. Safeguarding lead, equality & diversity lead
- 25 days annual leave
- Company pension scheme
- An extra days holiday to have your birthday off
- Free meals on duty
- Access to a pooled wellbeing fund which is used to improve health and wellbeing of the team
- Access to kitchen with free hot and cold drinks, breakfast and fruit
- Relocation package can also be offered
Reference ID: 5573
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV
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Salary
£37.99k - £40.46k per annum
