An amazing job opportunity has arisen for a committed Senior Staff Nurse to work in an exceptional hospital based in the Arnold, Nottinghamshire area. You will be working for one of UKs leading health care providers This hospital provides acute adult mental health services, delivered in partnership with the areas healthcare trust. They have a medium secure service on site for patients with a learning disability, and we are looking to develop other service types in the future **To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Registered Nurse with a current active NMC Pin** As a Senior Staff Nurse your key responsibilities include: * Supervises a defined group of team members and contributes to their overall CPD, mandatory training and appraisal process recognising the skills required across the team * Monitor and review Nursing Care plans * Evaluate and respond to changes in patients condition and needs * Provide a high standard of care to people with mental illness and personality disorder * Develop therapeutic relationships to optimise patient engagement * Contribute to patient assessments, compiling a plan of care alongside the individual, and monitoring patient progress * At a more senior level, youll also need to lead shifts as well as mentoring and supporting student nurses and other members of the team * Follow all codes of conduct, standards and legislation, respecting the rights of others and promoting ethical practice The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role: * Understanding of care planning processes and be fully familiar with clinical assessment tools * Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written * Able to work within a team as well as independently * Be able to demonstrate initiative and be adaptive and flexible * Able to show a can:do attitude always The successful Senior Staff Nurse will receive an excellent annual salary of GBP39,511.68 : GBP42,073.20 per annum DOE. We currently have permanent vacancies for both days and night shifts available. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits: **GBP5,000 Welcome Bonus** * Sign on bonus : GBP5,000 Welcome: either a sign on bonus or an e:voucher code for the Company Benefits portal to be redeemed on various items including discounted shopping, red letter days, gym membership etc * Back pay any increase in salary whilst employees are awaiting their PIN registration * Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs), paid as a lump sum * Moving less than 100 miles up to GBP1,500 (To be repaid if individual does not complete probation and leaves : If more than 100 miles up to GBP3,000 (To be repaid if individual does not complete probation and leaves) * Payment into the pension scheme * CPD top up * Donation to a charity of their choice Reference ID: 3700 for this fantastic job role, please call on 638 or send your CV