STEP INTO THE NHS
Psychiatric Nurse
Here you can learn all about the Qualifications, Experience and Skills needed for a career as a Psychiatric Nurse with the NHS.
WHAT IS A PSYCHIATRIC NURSE?
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A Psychiatric nursing is a nurse that specialises in mental health, and cares for people of all ages who are experiencing mental illnesses or distress. These include: schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts, psychosis, paranoia, and self-harm.
WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED?
For these jobs, you will need at least five GCSEs including English, Maths and a science. Moreover, if you have two to three A levels (including science) , a level three diploma or access to higher education in health , science or nursing you will be qualified for this job.
Additional Skills for this job include:
•Problem Solving
•Offering Advice
•Good Judgement
•Interpersonal Communications
THE OUTCOME
Finally, this job maybe hard at times but the outcome is huge. You will leave this job full of new knowledge , experiences and friendships with coworkers. Moreover, Psychiatric Nurses on average make around £61,736 a year, and this can grow overtime as you expand and advance in your career