Registration and Qualifications
1. Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC): Essential for practicing as a Mental Health Nurse in the UK.
2. Mental Health Nursing Qualification: A Bachelor's degree in Mental Health Nursing or a Diploma in Mental Health Nursing with additional qualifications.
3. Post-Registration Experience: Typically 1-2 years of post-registration experience in mental health nursing.
Essential Certifications
1. Basic Life Support (BLS): Annual updates required.
2. Manual Handling: Training in safe moving and handling techniques.
3. Safeguarding: Training in safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.
4. Mental Health Act (MHA) Training: Training on the Mental Health Act and its application in practice.
Desirable Certifications
1. Physical Intervention Training: Training in physical intervention techniques for managing challenging behavior.
2. Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP): Qualification as a non-medical prescriber.
3. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Training in CBT or other psychotherapeutic interventions
Immunizations
1. Hepatitis B: Vaccination recommended for all mental health nurses.
2. MMR (Measpoon, Mumps, and Rubella): Vaccination recommended for all mental health nurses.
3. Influenza: Annual vaccination recommended for all mental health nurses.
DBS and References
1. Enhanced DBS Check: Required for all mental health nurses working with vulnerable adults or children.
2. Professional References: Required from previous employers or academic institutions.
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Leo Recruits
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 4 days
Hertford, Hertfordshire SG14 1JA, England
£29,000 - £34,800 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position requires registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and a qualification in Mental Health Nursing, either a Bachelor's degree or a Diploma with additional qualifications.
- Candidates should have 1-2 years of post-registration experience in mental health nursing and must maintain certifications such as Basic Life Support and Manual Handling.
- Training in safeguarding, the Mental Health Act, and desirable certifications like Physical Intervention Training and Non-Medical Prescribing is also necessary.
- Vaccinations for Hepatitis B, MMR, and annual influenza are recommended for all mental health nurses, along with an Enhanced DBS Check and professional references.
- The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience, typically requiring 1-2 years in the field.
