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Registered Mental Health Nurse

Employer
NHS Professionals - Fl
Location
Reading
Salary
Competitive salary
Closing date
27 Feb 2021

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JOB TITLE: Senior Mental Health Practitioner

The Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust is urgently recruiting for band 6 Mental Health Nurse to provide support to Prospect Park Hospital, Snowdrop Ward, and the successful candidate can gain regular shifts and valuable experience within a unique environment. The Trust is recruiting for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner.

Location:Prospect Park Hospital, Snowdrop Ward

Shifts/Hours:Rostered day shifts. Either 3x 12hr 0645-2000hrs or 5 x 7.5hr 0645-1445hrs early shift and 1200-2000 late shift

Band 6 - Example Rate

Day Rate - £19.38 per hour
Night/Sat Rate - £25.19 per hour
Sun/Bank Holiday Rate - £31.00 per hour

Key Points -
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Good knowledge of mental state examinations
  • Excellent risk assessment and management skills
  • Ability to act as clinical leader and supervise junior staff
  • Take charge of the ward
  • Good working knowledge of Mental Health Act
  • Previous significant inpatient acute mental health experience is essential
  • Knowledge of commonly used psychiatric and physical health medications and competency to administer


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