Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Job summary

We are looking for somebody to join our team who is respectful, caring and honest and who is able to work as part of a team. We are seeking somebody who would be available to work a minimum of 33 hours per week, including days, nights and weekends. Each shift at Thorpe House is 12 hours.

This is an exciting opportunity for an RMN to join our dynamic team at Thorpe House, a highly respected and specialised home to support adults with mental health conditions. Thorpe House provides 24 hour holistic care to individuals aged 18 or over who are experiencing enduring mental health problems within a homely environment. The position of RMN is a leadership role, providing support to our service users via a client centred philosophy care package, & directing a team of Nursing Assistants in provision of support and care to our service users in a dignified and respectful manner that recognises their individuality. Thorpe House strives to support the rehabilitation of service users to promote their dignity through developing their skills and autonomy. To support this, Thorpe House has a number of self-contained rooms which include kitchen facilities, a lounge area and en-suite facilities. We have 2 full time Occupational Therapists working alongside keyworkers and with clients on an individual basis, setting goals both long and short term to improve or maintain skills, engage in meaningful occupations, promote independence and quality of life in activities of daily living.

Main duties of the job

Displaying appropriate leadership skills with organisation and delegation of care.

Organising work shifts to ensure that all residents planned care is administered.

Supervising junior staff to ensure that they carry out delegated care in a professional manner and providing training, advice & support to junior staff to maintain high standards of care.

Formulating a programme of care which identifies needs, goals & interventions in accordance with the nursing model.

Liaising with other professionals involved in a residents care.

Safely administering medication.

Ensuring that residents retain individuality & personal dignity.

When required, assisting with the referral of new clients including attending pre-admission meetings, organising of pre-admission stays & completing the admission procedure.

Displaying effective communication skills both verbally with residents, colleagues, health professionals & relatives / friends of residents and through written reports.

Attending staff meetings where possible.

Undertaking appropriate training to maintain & increase knowledge base and develop skills.

Being accountable for your own actions & arising consequences.

Maintaining confidentiality.

Contributing to the work environment via new ideas & research based innovations to improve care standards.

About us

Sitting in spacious grounds Thorpe House is a Grade 2 listed building located in the village of Almondbury in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.

Since 1989 the unit has provided 24-hour care for adults aged 18 and over with severe and long-term mental health needs.

For instance the unit provides nursing care for adults with a range of mental health needs with a few of these being:

• Anxiety
• Bipolar affective disorder
• Dementia with challenging behaviours
• Depression
• Korsokoffs syndrome
• Obsessive compulsive disorder
• Personality related issues
• Palliative Care
• Schizophrenia

Our well-established team are friendly and trained to deliver the best possible care. In addition to this our diverse team is made up of a mix of genders and ages to meet the needs and preferences of the residents we care for.

Registered nurses are on duty 24 hours a day and are supported by skilled and qualified care staff; including an Occupational Therapist and a Nutritionist, resulting in tailored care which meets the ever-changing needs of our residents.

At Thorpe House we aim to provide holistic care within a homely environment. Essential to our care provision is being person-centred and recognising choice, respect, dignity, consent and independence.