Registered Nurse (RMN/ RNLD)

The Priory Group

Kneesworth House, Bassingbourn-cum-Kneesworth, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5JP

6d ago

37.5 Per Week

Job Advert - Division Information

WE ARE LOOKING FOR TALENTED PEOPLE LIKE YOU!!

Knowing that you’re making a difference to people’s lives is rewarding in itself. But our many roles offer much more than that.

As well as helping you grow and develop your talent, we want you to feel proud of where you work and what you do.

Job Advert Location Description

Kneesworth House offers purpose built services with medium secure, low secure, and both locked and open rehabilitation opportunities.

The wide range of care settings maximises the opportunity for patients to have step down pathways and move easily between care settings to whatever level of security is most appropriate for their care.

In addition to ward-based living and activity areas there is patient engagement opportunity in varied occupational therapy facilities.

Patients here report high levels of satisfaction. Four residential houses afford a clear step down pathway for patients.

Services

Medium, Low Secure, Locked Rehabilitation and Open Rehabilitation as well as community houses / residential services for men and for women.

Patient Group

Women with mental illness; Men with mental illness, personality disorder or mild learning disability

Job Advert Role Description

Main Duties :

Providing a high standard of care to people with mental illness and personality disorder

Developing therapeutic relationships to optimise patient engagement

Following all codes of conduct, standards and legislation, respecting the rights of others and promoting ethical practice

Contributing to patient assessments, compiling a plan of care alongside the individual, and monitoring patient progress

At a more senior level, you’ll also need to lead shifts as well as mentoring and supporting student nurses and other members of the team

To be successful as an RNLD, you’ll need :

A relevant nursing qualification and registration

Excellent team working skills, a high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach - our units operate 24 hours 7 days a week, and our nursing staff work shift patterns including weekends, bank holidays and nights

A commitment to patient-centred care and to values-based and evidence-based practice

The drive to continually push your own personal learning and development

In return for your expertise and hard work, we offer a wide range of benefits including :

Competitive salary

25 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays increasing to 30 days plus bank holidays with length of service

Extra Service Annual leave awards

Career development progress across the Staff Nurse grading is via a distinct career path

An employee assistance programme

Free meals / refreshments when on duty

Free car parking

NMC Payment in full

Sign on bonus - £1500 Welcome to Priory either a sign on bonus or an e-voucher code for the Priory Benefits portal to be redeemed on various items including discounted shopping, red letter days, gym membership etc

Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs), paid as a lump sum Moving less than 100 miles up to £2,000 If more than 100 miles up to £4,000 To be repaid if individual does not complete probation & leaves

Payment into the pension scheme

CPD top up

Donation to a charity of their choice

About us

From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-

term and respite mental healthcare.

The integrated strength of each service provides a seamless transition for the individual as they progress between higher and lower dependency care and across services.

This unique approach ensures that every individual has the opportunity to achieve the best possible outcomes and quality of life with the Priory Group.

As 85% of our services are publicly funded and delivered in partnership with commissioners, our teams work with commissioning bodies across the country to provide transparent pricing models and evidence-based care programmes.

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