Senior Qualified Mental Health NurseNHS

Job summary

We are St Andrews a mental health charity with a clear purpose: to inspire hope for people living with complex mental health needs. Our Birmingham site is on an ambitious improvement journey.

As we continue to evolve, we are looking for compassionate, resilient, calm, and proactive Senior Qualified Nurses to join our team.

St Andrews Birmingham is a 125 bedded adult mental healthcare facility comprises of eight units that cover medium and low security for both Men and Women. Located in Stirchley, a vibrant area in South Birmingham, easily accessible by road networks and public transport

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMNs / RNLD) to join our multidisciplinary team here at St Andrews Healthcare in Birmingham. You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient centred care to individuals with complex mental health needs in a safe and therapeutic environment.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and evaluate person-centred care plans tailored to individual patient needs
• Maintain a safe, secure and therapeutic ward environment
• Administer medication in line with professional guidelines
• Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, psychologists and other healthcare professionals
• Manage risk effectively, including de-escalation and safeguarding procedures
• Build therapeutic relationships with patients to support recovery and rehabilitation
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation
• Receive and provide clinical supervision
• Support the service to deliver specific outcome measures
• Complete required ward audits in line with the Clinical Governance strategy

Requirements

• Registered Nurse qualification (RMN/RNLD) with a valid NMC registration
• Experience in mental health or secure/forensic settings
• Completion of preceptorship - up to 2 years post qualification
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage challenging behaviours
• Commitment to continuous professional development

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and evaluate person-centred care plans tailored to individual patient needs
• Maintain a safe, secure and therapeutic ward environment
• Administer medication in line with professional guidelines
• Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, psychologists and other healthcare professionals
• Manage risk effectively, including de-escalation and safeguarding procedures
• Build therapeutic relationships with patients to support recovery and rehabilitation
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation
• Receive and provide clinical supervision
• Support the service to deliver specific outcome measures
• Complete required ward audits in line with the Clinical Governance strategy

About us

St Andrews is a charity specialising in complex mental health. Its mission is to help people with complex mental health needs transform their lives.

With its history dating back nearly two centuries, St Andrews today is undergoing significant change to deliver on its mission for years to come.

St Andrews has hospitals in Birmingham and Essex, with its base in Northampton. It delivers inpatient and outpatient services, as well as dedicated care services for adults.