Mental Health Nurse

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking experienced Mental Health Nurses to join their dynamic team. This role involves assessing and supporting adults with mental health issues, requiring excellent communication and clinical skills. The successful candidates will work autonomously, contributing to the transformation of Community Mental Health Services across a wide geographical area. With a commitment to compassionate, person-centred care, this organization offers a supportive environment for professional growth and development. Join a team that values diversity and is dedicated to improving lives through quality healthcare.

Benefits

Relocation Package up to £8,000

Induction Programme

Support for Neurodivergent Applicants

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year post-registration experience in Mental Health Nursing.
• High-level clinical skills and experience working within Mental Health.

Responsibilities

• Provide dynamic assessment and signposting for mental health referrals.
• Work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality care.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Communication Skills

Assessment Skills

Report Writing

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Mental Health Nursing Experience

Job description

**We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000**

The relocation package is available for individuals who need to relocate to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership. Terms and conditions apply.

Wirral Single Point of Access is looking to recruit several experienced, qualified Mental Health Nurses. We provide a dynamic assessment and signposting service for all new referrals into secondary care mental health services from age 18 upwards, including work with adults and older adults, assessing organic and functional mental health issues.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1-year post-registration experience and will be expected to work with a high level of expertise within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have a sound working knowledge of the current spectrum of mental health disorders and the Mental Health Act. We seek highly skilled, competent practitioners who are motivated and committed to delivering quality care, with excellent communication and person-centred skills.

The service operates from 8am-6pm, Monday to Friday, across Wirral. The role requires travel across a wide geographical area; therefore, access to a car and a full driving license are essential.

Please ensure your supporting information demonstrates how you meet the essential/desirable criteria.

The Mental Health Nurse must demonstrate high-level clinical skills, with experience working within Mental Health at least to a band 5 level.

We are looking for highly skilled, motivated, and competent nurses who can deliver quality care with excellent communication and assessment skills, including report writing and managing complex patients.

You will be an autonomous, independent practitioner within a small but dynamic team, supporting the transformation of Community Mental Health Services. Access to transport is essential for working across the geographical area.

If you are eager to embrace new ideas, have significant mental health experience, and are ready to consolidate your existing skills, we look forward to hearing from you.

Please ensure your supporting information demonstrates how you meet the essential/desirable criteria.

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health, and all-age disability care, as well as three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites, with services across Wirral, Cheshire, Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West.

Our aim is to improve lives through a compassionate, person-centred approach. We are rated Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good overall rating.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organization, and Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award holder, CWP is committed to inclusive recruitment and valuing diversity.

We offer up to three weeks’ induction through our Prepare to Care programme to help new starters integrate quickly.

Whether starting your career or seeking to apply your skills in a new role, CWP offers opportunities for all.

For further details or informal visits, contact: Gail Holden, Team Manager, at [e-mail] or 0300 303 3157.

If you are neurodivergent and need assistance with your application, contact [e-mail] or call 01244 393100.

Alternatively, contact Clinical Leads Sue Redfearn ([e-mail]) or Chas Murphy ([e-mail]) at 0300 303 3157.