Mental Health Nurse - Eating Disorder Hospital

Staff Nurse Location: Hatfield, Hertfordshire Salary: £29,000 - £35,000 per annum ( up to £18.00 per hour ) - negotiable depending on your experience 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 ( 7.15am - 7.45pm ) or Nights only ( 7.15pm - 7.45am ) or Mixed shifts on a rotational basis - you can choose depending on your preference Further Details : An exciting opportunity has arisen for a newly qualified or experienced RMN, RNLD, RGN or RCN ( Mental Health Nurse , Learning Disability Nurse and/or Registered Adult Nurse ) to work within a very positive, friendly and supportive specialist Eating Disorder Service situated in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. The Hospital is proud of their good CQC rating. The Hospital has a very positive and supportive work environment with a brilliant long-standing team. The culture of the hospital is very team orientated and the Managers have an open-door policy and are very approachable and respectful; everyone's contribution is valued. Service Details: This Hospital is a specialist Inpatient Eating Disorder Service for children and young people aged 8 - 18 years. The service provides a warm and nurturing environment for patients and their services emphasise not only the mental wellbeing of young people but also their educational, emotional and physical needs. The Hospital wards are set up in a 'boarding school' type environment. The Hospital have an on-site Ofsted Registered school to support their children and young people to continue with their education while in hospital. The Hospital is split into three wards: 15 bed CAMHS Eating Disorder Ward 15 bed CAMHS Eating Disorder Ward A brand new Learning Disability and Autism Ward for children 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 The Team: The Hospital has a full MDT (Multidisciplinary team) comprising of a Consultant, Psychiatrist, Psychologist, OT, Social Worker, Support and Administration Staff. The aim is to work as a close team providing a holistic range of assessments and treatments. 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 (0715 to 1945) or nights only (1915 to 0745). Please state if you have any preferences on your hours and/or shift pattern in your application. Location : Having access to a car would be preferable due to the location of this hospital. The nearest train station is approximately a 5-10 minutes taxi ride away. Preceptorship Programme: In the case of newly qualified nurses ( Mental Health Nurse , Learning Disability Nurse and/or Registered Adult Nurse ) , the Hospital offers a fantastic preceptorship programme. They have a good number of experienced staff to support and mentor newly qualified nurses. Training / Induction and opportunities for development and progression: The Hospital offers a structured and thorough 2 week induction programme, which will include various training courses. You will also have access to clear and structured development programmes where you can see clear pathways to progression within the hospital. You will also have access to training opportunities to develop and enhance your nursing skills. You will receive ongoing support from your Manager. Staff wellbeing: The hospital has a monthly staff wellbeing budget and regularly host wellbeing events for their staff. For example, next month a massage therapist is coming into the hospital for 3 days to give massages to nurses for free. The hospital also does regular breakfast mornings, whereby the hospital director comes round with bacon / sausage butties or Krispy Kreme's for all staff. The hospital also does monthly and quarterly staff raffles - some of the recent prizes have been 'a city break for two' or '£1,500 worth of holiday vouchers'. Employee Benefits: A thorough 2 week induction programme A very strong talent development programme with a clear development structure A fantastic preceptorship programme Mentoring and involvement in HCA / Support worker development Access to development opportunities including: Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel Leadership & management development Long service award Support with your NMC PIN revalidation Enhanced support with Return to Practice A variety of flexible working options Free on-site parking Free meals on shift Enhanced maternity pay 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave Working with a dedicated multidisciplinary team Regular breakfast mornings Monthly and quarterly staff raffles A positive and friendly staff culture For more information or to apply for the role please call Erin Giles on or email a copy of your CV to Applications will be held in the strictest confidence. 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