Staff Nurse's (RMN) Edith Shaw Hospital

Title: Staff Nurses - 24 Hour Care/ Varying Shifts

Expires: 30/09/2010

Location: Edith Shaw Hospital, Leek

Details

Staff Nurses (RMN/RNMH) Required.

We are looking for dynamic individuals who are prepared to work within a multidisciplinary setting and a flexible shift pattern. If you are looking for a new and challenging position within the field of mental health then you could be just the person we are looking for.

Brief overview of the organisation:

The Edith Shaw Hospital is a 12 bedded facility providing 24 hour care for patients either datained under the mental health act or informal, who require long term care.

Skills and knowledge required:

You will need to be enthusiastic and well motivated to join our friendly team. You will have excellent communication skills, and enjoy working with patients who may present with challenging behaviours and enduring mental health problems.
Successful candidates will be able assess, plan, implement and evaluate our care/management plans using our bespoke electronic documentation system (training provided).

Candidates should also have a good knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1983/2007), Mental Capacity Act (2005), DOLS and also be aware of relevant recent changes to the Act (training will be provided to keep you up to date).

We are dedicated to providing a patient centred approach to care including individual care planning and effective management plans through evidence based practice. You will be pivotal in facilitating the team to work effectively in order to help each individual patient achieve their full potential.

We may ask you to work varying shifts.

In return the John Munroe Hospital Group offers the successful candidates:

• A highly professional and motivated team
• Cutting edge strategic vision
• Excellent remuneration based on NHS Banding at that level.
• Minimum 28 days annual leave - From April 09 (not including bank holidays)
• Ongoing training opportunities and continuous professional development
• Life insurance (after qualifying period)
• Stakeholder pension scheme (after qualifying period)
• Travel Allowance
• You will work for a company which has formal links to the University of Chester
• Accredited 'Investors in People'
• ISO 9001 and 14001

The prospective applicant should have a valid NMC registration number and any appointment will be subject to a CRB/POVA and references.

Please apply by either calling our Human Resources Dept 01538 394270 and ask to speak to Mary Robinson HR PA or visit our website and download the application form and medical questionnaire on the recruitment section of our website www.johnmunroehospital.co.uk and email it to info@johnmunroehospital.co.uk.