The East Midlands Forensic Mental Health Service, Arnold Lodge, based in Central Leicester is a 102 bedded Medium Secure Hospital providing in-patient Forensic Psychiatric Services for adults with Mental Disorder and a history of offending behaviour aged 18 and above.

Arnold Lodge provides the highest standards of evidence-based therapeutic care, which includes vocational and recreational opportunities. Clinical knowledge and expertise to ensure we consistently deliver a quality service to all the patients in our care across 3 care streams: Male Mental Illness, Male Personality Disorder and Women's Service. Within a modern purpose built hospital which is compliant with National Medium Secure Standards.

Main duties of the job

We currently have vacancies for Bank Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMN) who are caring and compassionate about working with an adult patient group with mental health problems. You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team within a challenging yet rewarding environment.

About us

We have a huge variety of opportunities in our expansive Trust covering geographically from South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire to Leicester, providing mental health inpatient and community services, community health services, forensic mental health services and secure prison healthcare across the East Midlands.

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Job description
Job responsibilities

We are looking for Staff Nurses who are resilient, passionate about nursing and patient centred. Candidates must have excellent communication skills and understand the need for developing positive therapeutic relationships with our patient group. Applicants need to be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a dynamic team.

At Arnold Lodge we value and recognise the contribution of our staff, offering a comprehensive induction and preceptorship programme. In addition, we provide learning and improving opportunities for continued personal and professional development through ongoing training, education, supervision and appraisal.

The unit works on a rotational 24 hour shift pattern which includes days, nights and long days. You must be an RMN or completing a qualification in Mental Health Nursing and be registered with the NMC.

There is a requirement to remain up to date and attend periodic training sessions. These are held during weekdays 9-5.

Our DBS check is free; you have no fees to pay!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• RMN (RN(M)

Further Training
Desirable

• Evidence of Post Registration development/accredited training/Courses.

Aptitude / Skills
Essential

• Ability to function within a team
• Good oral and written communication
• Ability to develop professional working relationships with a challenging patient group
• Evidence of good skills in assessment intervention and evaluation of patients nursing care
• Evidence of ability to work within a multi disciplinary team

Work experience
Essential

• Understand current mental health Legislation
• Understand Clinical Risk Assessment
• Experience of planning and being in charge of a ward

Desirable

• Aware of National and Local Issues impacting on Nursing Care

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