Staff Nurse RNLD

Staff Nurse RNLD

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse to work in an exceptional mental health service based in the Chesterfield, Derbyshire area.

This is a low secure unit for males with a learning disability, including those with co-morbid personality disorders, mental illnesses and autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs)

As a Nurse your key duties include:

• Providing high quality care in acute wards, low and medium secure wards, with patients suffering from Personality Disorders and Enduring Mental Illness; and acute episodes of illness


• 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


• Mentoring and supporting student nurses and other members of the team


• Promoting professional development within the team

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• 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


• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act


• Patient centric & commitment to delivering high quality care

The successful Nurse will receive an excellent salary of £38,010 per annum.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (at commencement of employment)


• A group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP)


• Private Medical Insurance Scheme


• Life Assurance


• Free meals while on duty


• Care first - Employee Assistance Services


• Continuous learning and development


• Childcare vouchers


• Career development


• Personal health insurance


• An employee assistance programme


• Voluntary benefit

Reference ID: 1178

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