Mental Health Nurse – Night Shifts

Athona Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Nurse to join a supportive team in a smaller, community-focused setting. This role offers the chance to make a real impact on residents' lives by promoting independence and recovery. With manageable workloads and a family-oriented atmosphere, you will be part of a team that values your professional development and input. Enjoy the rewards of helping individuals improve their quality of life while working in a role that is both varied and fulfilling. This opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a positive difference every day.

Benefits

Paid Handovers

Access to Learning Opportunities

Company Pension Scheme

Medicash Health Plan

Discounted Gym Membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card Membership

Free DBS

Paid NMC Registration

Qualifications

• Experience in Mental Health or Rehabilitation settings is essential.
• Active NMC PIN and Nursing qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Support residents' recovery in a small, supportive team.
• Deliver high-quality care with manageable workloads.

Skills

Mental Health Experience

Knowledge of Current Legislations

Nursing Qualification

Holistic Approach to Recovery

Care Plans and Risk Assessments

Medication Training

Education

NMC Registration

Nursing Degree

Job description

We know that being a mental health nurse in the NHS or other large private hospitals is tough!

It’s a great time to secure a new permanent role, with locum shifts slowing down and the new year approaching!

Why not consider moving to a smaller, more personal setting?

• Manageable Workloads – that are less overwhelming than in larger NHS settings, giving you the space to provide high-quality, focused care.
• Supportive, family-orientated teams where your professional development and input are highly valued.
• Intimate, community-focused settings where you can have a real impact on residents’ lives and contribute to their personal recovery journey.
• A company where everyone’s opinions are valued, with an environment focused around an open channel of communication.

Job Description

Currently we have an excellent opportunity for an NMC registered mental health nurse to join our client to work within a 14 bed step-down service for men transitioning from secure settings. As a night-shift RMN, you’ll support residents’ recovery, promoting independence in a smaller, supportive team with a manageable workload.

Our client has been operating across the regions for over 20 years as a Mental Health, Learning Disability and Rehabilitation provider, offering support to adults aged 18+. They are dedicated to delivering recovery-focused Mental Health Services within innovative, creative, and inspiring environments.

Salary: £42,107.52 per year (pro rata)

Position: Mental Health Nurse

Hours: Full Time – Part Time (average 24hrs) Wk1 – 3 days Wk2 – 1 day

Setting: Mental Health – 14 bed Step-down service for men transitioning from secure or PICU

Location: Preston

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as an integral part of the team ensuring the individuals we support can live as independently as possible.

This is an incredibly varied and rewarding role as you will be helping people in your local area to improve their quality of life, achieve their goals and make a positive difference. We are proud to be known for providing extraordinary support, and for celebrating the positivity, individuality, and ambition of each person.

The service has an effective ‘Recovery and Social Inclusion Programme’ that enables service users to access both community and unit-based leisure activities, adult educational opportunities and vocational/work schemes.

For this role, we are looking for someone who has;

• Experience within a Mental Health or Rehabilitation setting
• Knowledge of current legislations
• Active PIN and Nursing qualification
• Understanding the importance of delivering a holistic approach to promoting recovery and independence
• Confidently be able to write care plans and complete risk assessments as well as having a good understanding and ability to adhere to health and safety guidelines
• Experience and knowledge of working within Mental Health and Rehabilitation
• Medication trained

What benefits are on offer

• Paid handovers
• Access to learning opportunities
• Enrolment into the Company Workplace Pension Scheme
• Medicash Health Plan
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Blue Light Card Membership
• Free DBS
• Paid for NMC registration

Interested? Simply apply today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.

If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Lewis on 01277 245909 or drop an email to [e-mail]