Registered Mental Health Nurse - Rowan Ward 1
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,073 to £39,043 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Yeovil, BA20 2BX |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 15 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Accept clinical responsibility for service users on the ward, assessing needs and planning, implementing and evaluating individualised nursing care in line with evidence-based practice. Establish and maintain purposeful therapeutic relationships with service users, promoting dignity, respect, recovery and independence. Complete and review all clinical documentation, care plans, risk assessments and outcome measures in line with Trust policy and professional standards. Observe, monitor and record changes in mental state, physical health and behaviour, escalating concerns appropriately. Administer medication safely and effectively in accordance with Trust policy and professional guidance. Support service users with activities of daily living, physical health monitoring, and engagement in therapeutic and recovery-focused activities. Work within legal and professional frameworks including the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, consent and deprivation of liberty safeguards. Communicate effectively with service users, carers and families, providing support, information and reassurance as appropriate. Contribute to multidisciplinary discussions, care reviews, discharge planning and risk management processes. Provide supervision, guidance and clinical leadership to healthcare support workers and students, acting as a positive role model. Participate in clinical governance, audit, mandatory training and ongoing professional development. Maintain a safe ward environment, adhering to safeguarding, health and safety, infection control and risk management policies. Take part in the ward rota as required, including nights, weekends and out-of-hours working.