Education Mental Health Practitioner (qualified)

TN United Kingdom; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking qualified Mental Health Nurses for exciting return opportunities. This role offers tailored positions across various mental health services, including inpatient wards and community teams. Candidates will receive support through a 'return to practice' course, enhancing their skills and preparing them for a fulfilling career in mental health nursing. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization values the contributions of all team members and provides a supportive environment to reignite your passion for nursing. Apply now to make a meaningful impact in healthcare!

Benefits

27+ days annual leave

NHS Pension

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Health and wellbeing tools

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Family support services

Free parking at selected sites

Qualifications

• Qualified as a Mental Health Nurse with previous NMC registration.
• No sanctions from the NMC required for application.

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive program with dedicated guidance from experienced teams.
• Gain hands-on experience through shadowing and supervised clinical work.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

NMC Registration

Patient Care

Education

Mental Health Nurse Qualification

Previous NMC Registration

Job description

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29.04.2025

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13.06.2025

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Job overview

Exciting Return to Mental Health Nursing Opportunities Await You!

Qualified Mental Health Nurses, your re-entry into the profession is now possible with our trust. Apply for tailored Mental Health Nursing positions, starting with a discussion about your goals. Successful candidates will receive a conditional offer, pending completion of a "return to practice" course. Although unpaid, the course placements provide valuable skill enhancement.

After completing the course and registering with the NMC, you can transition into a paid role within our trust. We offer various vacancies including Inpatient Wards, Crisis Resolution HTT, Older People's Mental Health, Eating Disorders Unit, Community Mental Health Team, CAMHS Inpatient, ADHD Nursing, and Perinatal Mental Health. We will assist you throughout the process and discuss your team preferences.

Register with Health Education England (HEE) on their Return to Practice Programme (RtP) to unlock opportunities. The HEE Returnee Information Form is your entry point, supported by funding for expenses and relevant courses. Reignite your passion for Mental Health Nursing—apply today to make a meaningful impact on healthcare!

Main duties of the job

Join our program with dedicated support from our friendly teams. Our Learning Environment Leads will guide you through each step, ensuring you meet and exceed the required placement hours for re-registration.

Gain hands-on experience through shadowing and supervised clinical work, tailored to your schedule. You can choose hours, times, and frequency that suit your preferences.

As per NMC guidelines, the updating requirements are:

• 0-2 years out of practice: No mandatory updating.
• 2-5 years out of practice: 30 days of updating.
• 5+ years out of practice: 60 days of updating.

(Note: 1 day = 7 hours of updating.)

Seize this opportunity to reinvigorate your career and join a supportive community.

Working for our organisation

Join Berkshire Healthcare – A Stonewall Top 100 Employer!

We promote diversity as a Stonewall 100 Top Employer across 100+ sites in Windsor & Maidenhead, Slough, Bracknell Forest, Wokingham, Reading, and West Berkshire. Our 5,000+ team is committed to delivering high-quality care.

Why Us?

• Flexibility: Work-life balance with flexible options.
• Leave Benefits: 27+ days annual leave, buy/sell options.
• NHS Pension: Employer contributions.
• Career Development: Learning opportunities.
• Technology: Advanced IT systems.
• Wellbeing: Health and wellbeing tools.
• Discounts: Blue Light Card benefits.
• Support Networks: Diversity and inclusion groups.
• Family Support: Leave, nurseries.
• Free Parking: At selected sites.

Apply now by clicking "apply" on this advert! Berkshire Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We look forward to welcoming you!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To be considered, candidates must:

• Have no sanctions from the NMC.
• Hold previous NMC registration.
• Be qualified as a Mental Health Nurse.

Employees through the Return to Practice route will receive support via our preceptorship program, designed to enhance confidence, skills, and networks across the Trust.

We are committed to equal opportunities and making reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

• Mental Health Nurse Qualification
• Previous NMC Registration
• No sanctions from the NMC

Berkshire Healthcare provides community and mental health services across Berkshire, aiming to deliver the best care in the right place. Our team of 4,300 staff serve a population of around 900,000, providing care in homes and various sites.

We promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from all community sections. Reasonable adjustments are available for disabled applicants.

Appointment is conditional on completing NHS employment checks. Please ensure your application includes a valid email for your referees. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email. Note that some vacancies may close early due to high response levels.

We are committed to a smoke-free environment; smoking is not permitted on Trust sites.

NO AGENCIES TO CONTACT BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE DIRECTLY PLEASE

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