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Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can make a real impact on people's lives? We have vacancies in all our main mental health inpatient sites at Green Parks House (Princess Royal University Hospital), Oxleas House (Queen Elizabeth Hospital), and Woodlands Unit (Queen Marys Hospital). Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is seeking passionate and dedicatedRegistered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nursesto join our dynamic team on our acute adult (working age and older people) admission wards. This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career in the NHS and play a vital role in supporting adults (over 18) experiencing mental health challenges. What We OfferThe chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of your patients. A supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth. Access to excellent training and development programs to help you excel in your career. Competitive salary and benefits package alongside the rewards of working within the NHS. Are you the perfect candidate?You possess excellent clinical skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care. You are a compassionate and empathetic individual with a dedication to patient well-being. *Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.* As aRegistered Nurse , you provide direct personal care to service users/patients, without direct supervision, and co-ordinate the care given by colleagues. The post holder will deliver high-quality safe nursing care, ensuring consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence which comply with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional conduct. The role includes leading the delivery of comprehensive service user assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of person-centred care in a collaborative way. The post holder will co-ordinate a first-class service that includes assessment and monitoring of physical health, maintaining service users' rights, supervising junior staff and students, working collaboratively with the Multi-Disciplinary Team, and maintaining a safe and therapeutic working environment with accurate records. Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings, including community health care, mental health care, and services for people with learning disabilities. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages across many settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools, and homes. We operate over 125 sites across the South of England, including London boroughs and Kent, managing hospital sites, secure units, and providing prison health services in various regions. Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families, guided by our core values: We’re Kind, We’re Fair, We Listen, We Care. Role ResponsibilitiesImplement and lead on the delivery of quality nursing care, addressing physical, psychological, social, recreational, and spiritual needs through therapeutic engagement. Ensure fundamental care needs are met—nutrition, hydration, hygiene, comfort, emotional and social support. Coordinate and evaluate patient-centred care, incorporating feedback and working with the MDT. Provide accessible information about care to patients and relatives/carers. Work collaboratively with the MDT and partner organisations. Administer medication, monitor side-effects, and ensure safe custody of medicines and clinical equipment. Lead on and direct junior staff in providing hands-on care. Facilitate admissions and discharges, ensuring all documentation is complete. Advocate for service users’ needs and rights, empowering them in their care. Knowledge and SkillsUnderstanding of mental health signs, symptoms, and their presentation, including risk factors. Recognition and appropriate response to challenging behaviour, supporting de-escalation and resilience. Knowledge of relevant legislation (MHA, MCA, DOLS) and adherence in practice. Effective communication and documentation skills, ensuring accurate handovers and records. Ability to respond to safety concerns and follow safeguarding procedures. Teamwork and Professional DevelopmentMaintain a safe environment, monitor hazards, and lead audit activities. Support shared responsibility, demonstrate professionalism, and respect colleagues and patients. Participate in team meetings, reflective practice, supervision, and training. Lead and support junior staff, contribute to team development, and support clinical placements. Undertake mandatory training and maintain a professional portfolio. This advert closes on Thursday 29 May 2025. } #J-18808-Ljbffr