Registered Mental Health Nurse 37.5 hours per week
Alternative Futures Group
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Job summary
As a leading Learning Disability and Mental Health Charity, we provide healthcare and support for people with serious mental illness along a recovery pathway influenced by a psychosocial intervention framework.
We ensure the people we support can move along a pathway towards independence at their own pace and build their coping and lifestyle skills gradually within a therapeutic environment.
We value our people and truly believe in making a difference through the service we provide.
As well as working within a great team and a great culture, you can expect to earn a competitive salary ranging from £17.05 - £19.41 per hour dependent upon experience as well as an annual holiday allowance of 33 days inclusive of bank holidays.
Salary based on post qualification experience, pro rata depending on actual working hours
We are committed to providing ongoing training and development opportunities for our staff and support newly qualified nurses through preceptorship. We also provide support with revalidation with the NMC, and ongoing professional development and career progression.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities include: -
To take charge of the service in the absence of the Clinical Lead and Senior Nurse Practitioner to ensure its smooth running and that standards of care are maintained
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes with service users, and to ensure that support is provided in accordance with individual plans for the people we support
To establish and maintain good relationships between the people we support, relatives and staff
To ensure the delivery of an individualised treatment plan for the people we support
To deliver on medication management as per the company Policies and Procedures for Medicine Management, NMC and The Care Quality Commission
An interest in mental health rehabilitation and promoting independence would help, however, skills can be transferred across from other professional training.
You may be involved in clinical reviews with our Responsible Clinician and liaise with GPs, MDTS and families. A full Supervision/Appraisal approach will be available. Daily support and guidance is available from peers and supervisors.
About us
Weaver Lodge is an independent hospital based in the heart of Winsford in Cheshire. Weaver Lodge is a 20 bed unit that works within a rehabilitation model.
The unit looks to offer a pathway for people living with mental health issues. The unit supports individuals to look at areas which have previously brought them into contact with inpatient services and improve independence and quality of life.
We are a mixed-gender unit and we support people on their rehabilitation journey from hospital or living in a secure setting to community-based living.
We employ a range of roles including Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Support Workers with knowledge and skills to ensure service users receive person-centred rehabilitation programmes to achieve their goals.
Date posted
29 April 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£16.83 to £20.58 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
L0082-24-0038
Job locations
Weaver Lodge Independent Hospital
Station Road By Pass
Winsford
Cheshire
CW7 3DT
Employer details
Employer name
Alternative Futures Group
Address
Weaver Lodge Independent Hospital
Station Road By Pass
Winsford
Cheshire
CW7 3DT
Employer's website
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