An exciting opportunity has become available working in an acute inpatient service in Chelmsford, Essex as a Registered Mental Health Nurse. You will be a part of an attentive team, proving 24-hour treatment and care in a safe, therapeutic setting. You will actively engage and involve people who are experiencing an acute mental health episode that cannot be managed in a less restrictive setting. The successful registered mental health nurse will work closely with other/ senior nurses, the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Teams and the Community Mental Health Teams ensuring all patients receive individual care and treatment based on the Care Programme Approach (CPA).

The client is offering flexible shift patterns throughout the week.

This role is immediate start, post recruitment.

Registered Mental Health Nurse essential skills:

• The ability to observe, assess and respond appropriately to patient needs
• Prepare and maintain patient records
• Implement evidence-based care plans and risk assessments
• Ensure the correct administration and monitoring of medication
• Comply with your professional code of conduct at all times
• The ability to build and maintain professional and therapeutic relationships with patients and their families
• To keep calm under pressure and when dealing with challenging or confrontational behaviour;
• Good organisation and problem-solving skills
• Manage and communicate sensitive information effectively
• Effective team work skills

Meditemp requires you to have:

• A minimum of 6 months recent experience as a hospital based registered mental health nurse
• NMC registration
• Occupational Health in line with the dept. of health
• Eligibility to work within the UK
• Physical Intervention training (valid within last 12 months)

Why choose Meditemp:

• Mandatory and PMVA training available
• Round the clock booking service
• National temporary and long-term vacancies
• Free uniform
• Referral scheme of up to £250
• Weekly payroll

Established since 2015 Meditemp have been specialising in mental health staffing nationwide within both the NHS and private sector.

For more information or to apply please contact Meditemp on 01233 632148 or email: info@meditemp.co.uk

Meditemp is acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client in relation to this vacancy.