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We are looking to recruit and sponsor experienced nurses in the field of mental health or learning disability from outside of the UK. You may be a qualified General Healthcare Nurse with experience in Mental Health or Learning disability or hold an equivalent qualification.We have numerous vacancies within care homes based in Todmorden, Littleborough, Burton-upon-Trent, Sheffield and Tipton.What are we looking for:Your personality and communication skills are crucial components of being a mental health nurse. You’ll need a good knowledge of mental health problems and how to apply it in practice. You’ll be warm and engaging while showing real empathy with residents and their individual circumstances. This may include the social stigma of mental health problems which can be as equally hard to overcome.Key skills for mental health nurses· The ability to empathise with people· Good understanding of the theories of mental health and illness· Excellent teamwork skills· Verbal and written communication skills· Resilience and the ability to maintain some psychological distance from your workCompetenciesassessing and planning nursing care requirementsorganising workloadsbuilding relationships with, reassuring, and listening to and talking to residentscombating stigma and helping residents and their families manage itadministering medicationagreeing and reviewing care plans and monitoring progressgiving advice and arranging support for residents, relatives and carersliaising with doctors, social workers, and other professionalsassessing treatment success at case conferences and meetingswriting and updating recordspromoting quality of lifeunderstanding of Mental health diagnosesunderstanding of dementia and interventionsIf you are interested in applying for the role please send in a detailed up-to-date CV that confirms your FULL work history and qualifications along with your expression of interest to the email address below.Job Types: Permanent, Full-timeSalary: From £23,000.00 per yearBenefits:Company pensionEmployee mentoring programmeOn-site parkingReferral programmeUK visa sponsorshipSchedule:10 hour shift12 hour shift8 hour shiftDay shiftMonday to FridayNight shiftOvertimeWeekend availabilityAbility to commute/relocate:England: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Application question(s):Are you a qualified nurse with experience in mental health and learning disabilities?Experience:Nursing: 2 years (required)Language:English (required)Licence/Certification:NMC (preferred)Work Location: In personReference ID: QN/TV