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Location: Newport, South Wales
Salary: Up to £57,720 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
Hours: Full-Time, Monday - Friday 9-5 (with on-call requirements)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) to join a leading neuropsychiatric rehabilitation service in Newport, South Wales. This role offers the chance to be a key member of the leadership team in a specialist hospital that provides care for adults with neuropsychiatric disorders, acquired brain injuries, and degenerative neurological conditions.
The service comprises single-gender units designed to provide tailored, high-quality rehabilitation care and focuses on achieving positive outcomes for patients and their families.
Key Responsibilities:- Provide strategic and clinical leadership to the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
- Guide the implementation of treatment models and support best practices for neuropsychiatric care.
- Ensure compliance with NICE guidelines and safety standards.
- Develop and oversee care plans and behavior support strategies for patients.
- Conduct clinical audits to monitor outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
- Promote a culture of dignity, respect, and patient rights.
- Support the lifelong learning and development of your team.
- Deputise for the Hospital Director when required and participate in an on-call rota.
To be eligible for this role, you must:
- Be a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD).
- Hold a valid and clear NMC PIN.
- Have strong leadership experience in an inpatient environment.
- Ideally have experience as a Ward Manager or similar senior role.
- Have neuropsychiatric experience or a strong interest in neuropsychiatric conditions.
- Possess excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills.
Staff consistently praise the quality of training they receive. From the initial full-week induction for new staff, The company aim to ensure that everyone has the confidence and skills needed to excel in their roles. Regular refresher courses are also provided to ensure knowledge and expertise remain up to date.
The dedicated in-house Learning & Development Team is committed to supporting staff growth and excellence. Their motto is: "Our doors and our ears are always open to you, so if you feel there's something you need to learn, please come and talk to us."
With support from specialist external trainers, the team offers structured programs and one-off courses tailored to staff needs. This includes a challenging behavior management curriculum certified by Bild ACT and compliant with Restraint Reduction Network standards.
They also run management progression workshops to help aspiring and current managers hone their skills. Many of The Hospitals senior leaders began their careers at entry-level roles, taking advantage of our learning opportunities to progress.
Employee Benefits:
- 33 days holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays) with additional long-service holidays.
- Life Insurance - three times your salary for death in service.
- Pension scheme with auto-enrolment.
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
- Free uniform provided.
- Career progression - over 50% of staff are enrolled in professional courses.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Flexible working options and part-time roles available.
For more information or to apply for the role, please contact Amy Parker at:
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Applications will be handled confidentially.
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