Registered Mental Health Nurse

As a leading Learning Disability and Mental Health Charity, we provide healthcare and support for people with serious mental illness along a recovery pathway influenced by a psychosocial intervention framework., To take charge of the service in the absence of the Clinical Lead and Senior Nurse Practitioner to ensure its smooth running and that standards of care are maintained To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes with service users, and to ensure that support is provided in accordance with individual plans for the people we support To establish and maintain good relationships between the people we support, relatives and staff To ensure the delivery of an individualised treatment plan for the people we support To deliver on medication management as per the company Policies and Procedures for Medicine Management, NMC and The Care Quality Commission An interest in mental health rehabilitation and promoting independence would help, however, skills can be transferred across from other professional training. You may be involved in clinical reviews with our Responsible Clinician and liaise with GPs, MDTS and families. A full Supervision/Appraisal approach will be available. Daily support and guidance is available from peers and supervisors.

Weaver Lodge Independent Hospital in Winsford, Cheshire, is a Mental Health Independent Hospital. Weaver Lodge specialises in the rehabilitation of people with severe and enduring mental health conditions. We aim to develop the skills to reintegrate successfully back into their communities with the support of a strong MDT, including an occupational therapist, Responsible Clinician and nursing team including support staff. We pride ourselves on our community links and the support they give to ensure our service users can meet their vocational and community network needs to support them on discharge. Weaver Lodge has up to a two-year pathway that promotes discharge from day one. We have a full assessment route for both the nursing and occupational therapist team that is reviewed within the MDT and goals set in collaboration with the service user on a monthly basis

We ensure the people we support can move along a pathway towards independence at their own pace and build their coping and lifestyle skills gradually within a therapeutic environment. We value our people and truly believe in making a difference through the service we provide. As well as working within a great team and within a great culture, you can expect to earn a competitive salary ranging from £18.22 - £22.27 per hour dependent upon experience as well as an annual holiday allowance of 33 days inclusive of bank holidays. Salary based on post-qualification experience, pro rata depending on actual working hours

• £18.22 (£35,510 per annum) preceptorship Nurse / OT (Not casual nurses as we can only take on casual nurses who have complete their preceptorship)
• £19.57 (£38,147 per annum) Completed preceptorship and upto 2 years post preceptorship experience
• £22.27 (£43,419 per annum) 2 years or more post qualification experience