Key responsibilities include assessing and developing care programs, managing the ward under supervision, and ensuring the clinical and social needs of patients are met. Candidates must have a good understanding of acute mental health treatment and relevant legislation, be proactive in their approach, and maintain professionalism in stressful situations.
Required qualifications include being a registered mental health nurse, a portfolio of continuing professional development, and experience in mental health settings. The role offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.
Benefits include a 10% additional allowance, and the Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion, with reasonable adjustments available for candidates. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply promptly as the position may close early if a high volume of applications is received.
You will be an enthusiastic and experienced registered mental health nurse with a passion for caring for vulnerable patients. With excellent communication and people skills, a warm personality, and the resilience to help us transform our patients' lives, you will have a good understanding of acute mental health treatment and legislation.
Eager to share your knowledge when managing and mentoring more junior members of staff, you will be an inspirational member of our team, striving to be your very best and supporting colleagues in the delivery of compassionate, safe and structured care. You will be proactive, ensuring seamless delivery across a multi-disciplinary team and be able to work without direct supervision, showing initiative and a determination to support patients and their families through creative engagement.
A calming influence, you will be able to deal with difficult and distressing situations professionally. Your energy and drive will be rewarded with the support of an enthusiastic team that strives to create a warm, friendly, and compassionate environment.
- You will be clinically responsible for the co-ordination and implementation of effective nursing care on a Mental Health ward.
- You will liaise with other Professional Teams and with those providing support services.
- Occasionally as part of your professional development plan, take charge of the ward under the supervision of more senior qualified nursing staff member/colleague.
- You will ensure that the clinical, environmental, and social needs of the patient are met by assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating programmes of care, seeking guidance and direction from senior nursing staff working in the unit where necessary.
- To be the best you can be, you'll access our professional clinical and leadership development to ensure you are up to date, feel confident and develop as a nurse and leader, and manage and supervise a team of junior staff.
About us
The must haves for this role:
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Evidence of continuing professional development and portfolio of evidence available
- Previous experience working in a mental health care setting.
- Good oral and written communication
- Knowledge of Mental Health legislation, which includes the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and DOLs
- Team working and the ability to play an effective part in the wider MDT.
- Ability to work in a stressful environment.
An extra 10% allowance is just one of benefits of this role. Whether you are newly qualified or an established Staff Nurse, we can offer you some fantastic opportunities to build upon & consolidate your learnings or help you strive towards your next career goal.
Sorrel is a mixed 11 bed Psychiatric Intensive Care unit that provides care to vulnerable adults detained under the Mental Health Act. The ward provides a low stimulus environment for patients who have specific needs and associated risks that cannot be managed on other wards.Based in Reading, located close to the amenities of the town centre and a leafy park, the ward works closely with patients and families to help them to identify their needs and participate actively in their care, providing a place of empathy, kindness, and compassion. We have created a culture where everyone has a voice and where service users and staff collaborate to make positive change.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Patrick Baidoo on or email: wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
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