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Form of workRMN or RNLD with Mental Health experience
Welcome bonus £1,000 on completion of successful probationary period
About Coalway Lane
Coalway Lane is a 20 bed, purpose-built, 24-hour specialist Mental Health Rehabilitation and Recovery service in Swalwell, Gateshead. Our main purpose is to support people with complex Mental Health problems to live well and independently in the community. Coalway Lane work with people to understand and manage their Mental Health condition, as well as to develop and practice the skills which are important to live a satisfying life.
Our team of Mental Health Nurses and support workers are passionate about what they do and we specifically select our staff not just for their skills, but for their personal qualities such as warmth, optimism, and a natural desire to help others.
Successful candidates will be joining a team of up to 10 Mental Health Staff Nurses and 10 Support Workers, led by a Service Manager and 2 x Clinical Team Leads. As a Staff Nurse you will be responsible for a small caseload, from admission to discharge, assisting them to learn the skills and manage their symptoms to be able to live more independently on discharge.
This is an exciting time to join the team with the recent re-provision of 4 of our beds to accommodate short stays for people in Mental Health crisis. The aim is to work in partnership with the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment team, offering support to avoid a hospital admission.
We work in the least restrictive way and collaborate closely with the individual and other professionals to offer 'just enough' support, so that people can take the risks they need to in order to reach their potential, flourish in life and transition into a community setting.
Facilities-wise, if you were to walk past the service, you probably wouldn't notice that they are CQC-registered nursing services. They are both groups of detached houses, with staff annexes nearby and the houses are fully furnished with all modern conveniences. Also all residents have their own key to the front door and to their bedroom.
We can also arrange a service visit for you, just drop us an email to arrange at About youWe would love to hear from you if you possess the following:
- Are an NMC Registered Mental Health or RNLD with relevant Mental Health experience with a valid Pin.
- We welcome applications from newly qualified Mental Health nurses.
- Experience of working with people who have complex Mental Health problems and who can present with behaviours that challenge.
- Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Possess a genuine desire to care for this client group and can appreciate that all our service users are individuals and take a person-centred approach in your work.
- Can demonstrate an empathic attitude and can keep our values at the heart of what you do.
- Flexibility - shift patterns do include weekends and nights, and you may need to work at either service based on the service needs.
What we offer in return
We are proud to have been recognised and certified as a Great Place to Work, which speaks volumes on how much we value our staff members. In return for the hard work and dedication from our teams, we offer the following benefits:
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days at 5 years' service) and the option to purchase or sell day
- Enhanced pension
- Wagestream - ability to release earnings, giving you instant access to your pay
- Vitality Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistant Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access and shopping discounts with the opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light Card
- Enhanced life assurance scheme, payment being three times your annual salary
- Plus, many more great benefits on offer
Here at Everyturn Mental Health we champion equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation by ensuring our opportunities are open to all and our approach is inclusive. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.
We welcome you to be yourself at work and have a range of Colleague Networks for members and allies of the LGBTQ+; Black, Asian and minority ethnic; menopause and neurodivergent communities.
