Job summary
Are you a newly qualified or experienced mental health nurse, looking to spend quality time with the people you support within a positive and supportive work environment?
Cypress Hospital provides rehabilitation for people in mental health recovery. Our team provides 24/7 nurse-led support, working in partnership with community mental health teams, people we work with and their families.
Role summary:
To take a lead role in the delivery of comprehensive and effective recovery to people who look to us for support. To work with and support other team members to ensure that people receive skilled recovery practice to the highest standard. To assume responsibility for the safe running of the unit in the absence of the manager/clinical lead.
Main duties of the job
Main Purpose
- To assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate individual care plans.
- To provide named nurse role to people who use our service.
- To promote and improve quality of service provided.
- To manage the unit in the absence of the manager/clinical lead.
- To participate in the internal rotation system, including weekend working
About us
Cypress Hospital provides rehabilitation for people in mental health recovery. Our team provides 24/7 nurse-led support, working in partnership with community mental health teams, people we work with and their families.
Step One is a leading third sector provider of recovery supportive services for those with mental health concerns and/or Autism Spectrum Condition in Devon and is committed to the continuing development of recovery values in practice.
Who we are?
Step One is a trusted and experienced charity that empowers people with mental health problems, learning disabilities, and Neurodiversity in Devon to achieve their goals and live more independently. We offer unique and holistic approach to mental health and wellbeing through our range of varied services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a qualified RMN to take a lead role in the delivery of comprehensive and effective recovery to people who look to us for support. To work with and support other team members to ensure that people receive skilled recovery practice to the highest standard. To assume responsibility for the safe running of the unit in the absence of the manager/clinical lead.
Duties and responsibilities:
- To be a proactive, skilled member of the ward multi-disciplinary team.
- To have knowledge of and experience in providing individual and group clinical/therapy work.
- To demonstrate effective leadership and assist with providing advice and guidance to non-qualified staff and students.
- To be responsible for the provision and maintenance of effective therapeutic relationships, which at all times acknowledges the rights and personal dignity, and encourages opportunity for growth and development, of the person using this service.
- To work in line with agreed safeguarding protocols at all times.
- To engage actively in required training.
- To demonstrate a working knowledge of the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 (including 2007 updates), Mental Capacity Act 2005 (to include Deprivation of Liberty safeguards), Care Programme Approach, Care Act 2014 and National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990.
- To work to the NICE and NMC Guidelines and Standards.
- To be aware of and work in line with all relevant Charity Policies and Procedures.
Our unique training and development culture brings energy and a sense of value within our team. Heres what we currently offer:
- Nurse degree apprenticeship programme (in place since 2015)
- OT apprenticeship programme
- Health Care Support Worker progression training
- Student nurse placements
- Occupational Therapy student placements
- Clinical skills-based training programme
- Preceptorship training for newly qualified staff
- Dedicated clinical governance support
- Commitment to secondment and network opportunities
- Regular supervision
The skills/qualifications needed to be considered for this role:
- RMN qualification
- NMC registration
- Demonstrable effective leadership qualities
- Experience in providing individual and group clinical/therapy work
- A working knowledge of the Mental Health Act
- Experience of assessing complex health and wellbeing needs and developing individual care plans
- A full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential
What we can offer you:
- 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Comprehensive induction with ongoing training and opportunities
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - offering support for financial, physical and mental wellbeing
- Autonomy to drive improvements and genuinely advocate for the people we support through the strength of our knowledge and relationships
- Eligibility to Blue Light Card - access to thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street
We welcome all RMNs and Bank RMNs applications for this Mental Health Nurse role at Cypress Hospital. Part time & Full time - Nights (40 hours per week). Full training and support will be given by your designated mentor.Will you be the Mental Health Nurse who makes a difference?
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a qualified RMN to take a lead role in the delivery of comprehensive and effective recovery to people who look to us for support. To work with and support other team members to ensure that people receive skilled recovery practice to the highest standard. To assume responsibility for the safe running of the unit in the absence of the manager/clinical lead.
Duties and responsibilities:
- To be a proactive, skilled member of the ward multi-disciplinary team.
- To have knowledge of and experience in providing individual and group clinical/therapy work.
- To demonstrate effective leadership and assist with providing advice and guidance to non-qualified staff and students.
- To be responsible for the provision and maintenance of effective therapeutic relationships, which at all times acknowledges the rights and personal dignity, and encourages opportunity for growth and development, of the person using this service.
- To work in line with agreed safeguarding protocols at all times.
- To engage actively in required training.
- To demonstrate a working knowledge of the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 (including 2007 updates), Mental Capacity Act 2005 (to include Deprivation of Liberty safeguards), Care Programme Approach, Care Act 2014 and National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990.
- To work to the NICE and NMC Guidelines and Standards.
- To be aware of and work in line with all relevant Charity Policies and Procedures.
Our unique training and development culture brings energy and a sense of value within our team. Heres what we currently offer:
- Nurse degree apprenticeship programme (in place since 2015)
- OT apprenticeship programme
- Health Care Support Worker progression training
- Student nurse placements
- Occupational Therapy student placements
- Clinical skills-based training programme
- Preceptorship training for newly qualified staff
- Dedicated clinical governance support
- Commitment to secondment and network opportunities
- Regular supervision
The skills/qualifications needed to be considered for this role:
- RMN qualification
- NMC registration
- Demonstrable effective leadership qualities
- Experience in providing individual and group clinical/therapy work
- A working knowledge of the Mental Health Act
- Experience of assessing complex health and wellbeing needs and developing individual care plans
- A full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential
What we can offer you:
- 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Comprehensive induction with ongoing training and opportunities
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - offering support for financial, physical and mental wellbeing
- Autonomy to drive improvements and genuinely advocate for the people we support through the strength of our knowledge and relationships
- Eligibility to Blue Light Card - access to thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street
We welcome all RMNs and Bank RMNs applications for this Mental Health Nurse role at Cypress Hospital. Part time & Full time - Nights (40 hours per week). Full training and support will be given by your designated mentor.Will you be the Mental Health Nurse who makes a difference?
Person Specification
Experience
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Qualifications
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Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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