Ready for the recognition and rewards you deserve? We don’t just talk about putting employees first. We know that Priory wouldn’t exist without their combined energy, expertise and effort.  So we invest heavily in training, provide first-class support, promote collaborative teamwork and give everyone on our team the opportunities and resources to achieve their full potential.  

Kent House is a 17-bedded Tier 4 low secure hospital for young people aged 12 – 18 years with mental health, behavioural or psychological difficulties, and an OFSTED-registered school which supports the young people with educational attainment.

The service is set in a rural environment with close links and transport to the local community and amenities.

We provide care for the young people admitted to Kent House Hospital in the least restrictive way and we adhere to the values and principles of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS). We are members of the Quality Network for Inpatient Camhs to measure and improve the quality of our care and treatment.

 

 

 

The role:

As part of our nursing team you will assist and support the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of patients in the unit and on community trips. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team under the direct supervision of a qualified nurse you will be required to undertake a range of duties involving direct patient contact and interaction.

All employees have a duty for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. Staff must be familiar with the Hospitals and their Local Safeguarding Boards’ Safeguarding Policy (Adult and/or Children, where appropriate) and the process for raising concerns about the welfare of anyone with whom they have contact. Staff must also ensure they receive the appropriate level of safeguarding children and adult training depending on their role at Kent House Hospital.

Staff are expected to access supervision and support from their line managers and/or their unit’s safeguarding co-ordinator, or the Hospitals Named Professionals (Named Nurse and Named Doctor) where applicable to their role.

Skills and Knowledge

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work flexibility
• Basic Literacy skills
• Common sense approach to problem solving.
• Basic numeracy skills
• Motivation and initiative
• Some appreciation of Mental Health problems.

Qualifications

• Education to GCSE Standard
• NVQ or equivalent would be an advantage.

In return for your expertise and hard work, we offer a wide range of benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (at commencement of employment)
• A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP)
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Carefirst – Employee Assistance Services
• Continuous learning and development
• Career development
• Personal health insurance
• An employee assistance programme
• Voluntary Benefits

About us

From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental healthcare.

The integrated strength of each service provides a seamless transition for the individual as they progress between higher and lower dependency care and across services. This unique approach ensures that every individual has the opportunity to achieve the best possible outcomes and quality of life with the Priory Group.

As 85% of our services are publicly funded and delivered in partnership with commissioners, our teams work with commissioning bodies across the country to provide transparent pricing models and evidence-based care programmes.

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer.