About Nightingale Hospital
Nightingale Hospital is the only private mental health hospital in Central London, with over 30 years of experience in delivering specialised, evidence-based treatments in outpatient, day patient, and inpatient settings.
Our dedicated team of specialists is committed to diagnosing and treating all types of mental health conditions, including eating disorders and addictions. Conveniently located, we are a two-minute walk from Marylebone mainline and Underground stations, and within a ten-minute walk of Baker Street and Edgware Road Underground stations.
We are owned by the international medical group Orpea, delivering the full spectrum of psychiatric care, and high-quality care home and rehabilitation services across the globe.
The main purpose of the job
As a Senior Mental Health Nurse, you will use your leadership skills to deliver the exceptionally high-quality levels of patient care we are known for. You will be a hands-on clinical leader who provides expertise on mental health to our multidisciplinary team. With no two days the same, you will enjoy a wide range of responsibilities, from supporting and mentoring your team to delivering the highest standards of nursing.
As a Senior Nurse, you will lead by example when empowering our patients in playing a major part in their care plan and recovery whilst having regard for their dignity and maintaining professional responsibility for their care. You will enjoy having the freedom and autonomy to do things the right way feeling valued and respected when working for Nightingale Hospital.
Who we’re looking for?
- You will be an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a current valid NMC registration.
- You will hold an ENB 998 Mentorship Course and have experience in mentoring, including supporting newly qualified nurses through their preceptorship.
- You will be able to maintain documentation, undertake audits and demonstrate integrity in your role.
- You will have good knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 & understand the latest nursing practices.
- Above all, you will be compassionate, resilient and dedicated to empowering and supporting our patients through their recovery.
Salary: From £35,000 plus an additional London allowance of £4,000 per annum added to all permanent posts (pro-rata for part-time roles)
Job type: Full-time (37.5 hours per week), you will be required to rotate between night and day shifts and complete at least eight weeks of nights per year
Employee benefits
We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
- Competitive annual salary
- London Allowance of £4,000 per annum for all full-time permanent roles (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- 25 days’ annual leave (increasing up to 30 with long service), in addition to bank holidays
- Employee Referral Program, designed to reward you for helping us find talented individuals who would be a great fit for our team
- Generous pension scheme via the government auto-enrollment scheme in addition to eligibility to enrol into the company’s group pension scheme
- Access to an interest-free season ticket loan to support your everyday travel expenses
- Discretionary annual bonus and salary review schemes
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
- Enhanced company sick pay
- Access to free Eyecare and contribution towards the cost of glasses for DSE Users
- Life Assurance Cover (Death in Service)
- Professional membership fee contribution
- Available opportunities for continued professional development (CPD)
- Heavily subsidised staff meals at breakfast, lunch and dinner with freshly sourced ingredients and a new menu each week
*Subject to T&Cs
