Mental Health Nurse- Nights – PICU Ward

This night-shift post on the PICU ward at Priory Hospital Barnt Green is a full-time role for a registered mental health nurse. The work centres on person-centred care, working with families and the wider team to assess, plan and review care, and taking charge of the nursing team when required. It is not open to newly qualified nurses, and PICU experience is desirable. Candidates need active NMC registration and a completed preceptorship.

What the job involves

• Deliver person-centred nursing care, working with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care
• Monitor and review care plans and respond to changes in patients’ needs
• Manage and prioritise nursing duties and delegate appropriately
• Act as nurse in charge when required
• Maintain professional standards
• Support newly qualified staff through preceptorship
• Take part in clinical supervision and reflective practice
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, medicines management, Priory Group policies and the NMC Code

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Registration & licences

• Active NMC registration
• Completed preceptorship programme

Experience

• 6-12 months post-registration experience

Nice to have

• Experience working in a PICU setting

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