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Nurse - Low / Medium Secure Mental Health Hospital

Employer
Appoint Group Recruitment
Location
Thatcham
Salary
£30500 to £32600 Per year
Closing date
23 Sep 2019

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Sector
Healthcare & Medical
Hours
Part Time
Flexibility
Set hours
Contract Type
Permanent
Staff Nurse ( RMN / RNLD / RGN / RCN ) - Low / Medium Secure Hospital

Location: Newbury, Berkshire

Salary: £30,500 - £32,600 per annum ( up to £17.00 per hour ) - negotiable depending on your experience

Overtime rates: £20.30 p/h (weekday shifts), £28.00 p/h (weekend shifts), £23.00 p/h (nights)

Hours: Full Time and Part Time hours are available - you can choose depending on your preference (options of: 11.5 hours, 23 hours, 34.5 hours or 37.5 hours)

Shifts: Options of Days only (7.30am - 8pm) or Nights only (7pm - 7.30am) or Mixed shifts on a rotational basis - you can choose depending on your preference

*Preceptorship on offer for all newly qualified nurses*

*Outstanding recent CQC rating*

*Very positive, friendly and supportive work environment*

Further Details : An exciting opportunity has arisen for a newly qualified or experienced Registered Nurse ( RMN, RNLD, RGN or RCN ) to work within a very positive, friendly and supportive Low and Medium Secure Hospital situated in Newbury, Berkshire. The Hospital has an excellent recent CQC rating. They have a very positive and supportive work environment with a brilliant long-standing team. The have a very low staff turnover and staff morale is very high. They are very big on staff development and training.

Service Details: This Hospital has a combination of low secure and medium secure units and rehabilitation flats for adults with mental illness/complex care needs as well as those with a personality disorder. Patients may have histories of offending and/or may have failed in previous placements. The hospital has also recently opened a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

Below is a list of the services they offer:
  • 58 low secure beds in four wards
  • 38 medium secure beds in three wards
  • 10 enhanced low secure beds for patients who require assessment and treatment in a highly structured and safe environment
  • 17 low secure beds for patients who are elderly/physically frail
  • 10 bedded Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit
  • Rehabilitation flats with rooms for eight patients to live with greater independence prior to discharge

*If you have an interest to work in a specific area / on a specific ward, then please state this in your application and we will endeavour to accommodate your preference*

In the case of newly qualified nurses, the hospital offers a fantastic preceptorship programme. They have a good number of experienced staff to support and mentor newly qualified nurses.

The Hospital Manager has been with the company for a substantial amount of time and is highly-qualified in various areas of nursing, so would be keen to invest time into the training and development of all staff. There are also plenty of opportunities to undertake additional training courses externally on top of the extensive in-house training.

Shifts : The hospital can accommodate part-time or full-time hours and they can be flexible with shifts. They are happy to consider fixed shift patterns and they are happy to consider nurses who prefer working days only or nights only. Their shifts are as follows: Days shifts (7.30am - 8pm) or Night shifts (7pm - 7.30am). Please state if you have any preferences on your hours and/or shift pattern in your application.

Location : The Hospital has free on-site parking.

Employee Benefits:
  • Many benefits in line with the NHS
  • A thorough induction programme
  • A very strong talent development programme with a clear development structure
  • Ongoing and regular training and support
  • A fantastic preceptorship programme
  • Working with a dedicated multidisciplinary team
  • A variety of flexible working options
  • Free on-site parking
  • Enhanced maternity pay
  • Free meals on shift
  • Access to development opportunities including:
    • Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
    • Leadership & management development
  • Long service award
  • Enhanced support with Return to Practice
  • Support with your NMC PIN revalidation
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
  • Mentoring and involvement in HCA / Support worker development
  • CPD top up

For more information or to apply for the role please call Erin Giles on [... Click Apply...]or email a copy of your CV to [... Click Apply...]

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