Inpatient Mental Health Nurse

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Leeds is seeking an Inpatient Mental Health Nurse to provide compassionate care in acute mental health settings. The role requires registered nurses with experience in mental health, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient outcomes. The position offers diverse responsibilities within a supportive team, focusing on holistic patient care.

Benefits

27 - 33 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Employee wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must have up-to-date registration with the NMC.
• Demonstrated experience working with mental health patients.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to female patients experiencing crises.
• Develop and review individualized care plans.
• Deliver one-on-one support and group therapy sessions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team for holistic care.
• Educate patients and families about mental health.

Skills

Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills

Experience with individuals who have mental health needs

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Job description

Overview

Inpatient Mental Health Nurse

The closing date is 14 October 2025

Please only apply if you are a Registered Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disability Nurse with the NMC. Registered general/adult nurses and children nurses cannot be shortlisted.

We are looking for a dedicated and empathetic Band 5 Mental Health Inpatient Staff Nurse to join working age adult inpatient units.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive care to service users experiencing acute mental health issues. Your responsibilities will include administering medications, developing individualised care plans, and working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic patient care. Strong communication skills, a compassionate approach, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes are essential. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our service users.

The acute inpatient wards are split across two sites. Becklin Centre is made up of 4 acute wards (2 male and 2 female), along with a Crisis Assessment Unit. Newsam centre also has a male acute ward and a PICU.

We are recruiting for Staff Nurses for:

• Ward 1 Becklin - Female Acute
• Ward 5 Becklin - Female Acute
• Ward 1 Newsam - Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Please indicate area of preference PICU or Female Acute in your application form.

Main duties of the job

As a Mental Health Staff Nurse on our unit, your main duties and responsibilities will include:

• Patient Care: Provide high-quality, compassionate care to female patients experiencing acute mental health crises. Administer medications, monitor patient progress, and respond to any changes in their condition.
• Care Planning: Develop, implement, and regularly review individualised care plans in collaboration with patients, their families, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Therapeutic Interventions: Deliver therapeutic interventions, including one-on-one support and group therapy sessions, to help patients manage their mental health conditions.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring all documentation meets legal and regulatory standards.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with doctors, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to provide holistic care. Participate in team meetings and case conferences.
• Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure a safe environment for patients and staff by adhering to all health and safety regulations and protocols.
• Professional Development: Engage in continuous professional development to stay current with best practices in mental health nursing.

This role requires strong clinical skills, empathy, excellent communication, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes.

About us

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.

There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.

We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.

Applicants should be aware that any individual requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only (this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Up to date registration with the NMC - Registered Mental Health Nurse

Skills

• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills

Experience

• Experience of working with individuals who have mental health needs

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Mental Capacity, Care Act & Safeguarding

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Becklin Centre and The Newsam Centre

£31,049 to £37,796 a year (Pro Rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

173-31325-ACUTE-A

Job locations

The Becklin Centre and The Newsam Centre