Mental Health Nurse

NHS; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Rotherham is seeking an experienced Mental Health Nurse to join their team. You will deliver high-quality, compassionate care to individuals with learning disabilities and autism, while mentoring team members. This role offers a competitive salary of £35,100, extensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Annual base salary of £35,100

33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

Career development and training

Wellbeing support and activities

Access to Blue Light Card

Life Assurance

24/7 GP service

Enhanced Maternity Package

Pension contribution

Free/subsidised meals

Onsite/local free parking

Qualifications

• Completed Preceptorship with evidence.
• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Experience caring for individuals with learning disabilities and autism.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to service users.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care.
• Mentor and support team members.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided.

Skills

Strong team-working skills

Self-motivation

Flexible approach

Caring and compassionate attitude

Commitment to high-quality care

Education

Relevant nursing qualification

NMC registration

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mental Health Nurse to join the team at Kingswood House, a specialist community-based service with nursing for people with a learning disability and those who have autism. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team that works together to change lives for the better, while also developing your own specialist skills and making a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

Main duties of the job

As a qualified Mental Health Nurse (RMN), you will be responsible for providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. You will also be involved in mentoring and supporting team members, observing and reporting on service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of care provided.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a leading provider of mental health, learning disability, and autism services in the UK, with a network of over 90 services across England and Wales. As part of the global Ramsay Health Care group, Elysium Healthcare is committed to delivering exceptional care and supporting the wellbeing of its employees through a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Job responsibilities

You must have completed your Preceptorship (with evidence) to be considered for this position.

As a qualified Mental Health Nurse (RMN), you will care for people with a learning disability and those who have autism, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting positive teamwork. Your day-to-day will include:

• Providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users
• Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
• Providing mentorship and support to team members
• Observing, recording and reporting all service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of care provided

Skills and knowledge you will have:

• A relevant nursing qualification
• NMC registration
• Strong team‑working skills
• A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach
• A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate
• A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice

Where you will be working

Location: Kingswood House, Green Arbour Road, Thurcroft, Rotherham, S66 9ED

A specialist community-based service with nursing for people with a learning disability and those who have autism. Kingswood House is part of our learning disability and autism division and is a registered care service with nursing which embraces and balances the management of risk with comfort, homeliness, dignity, respect, and choice. The service is for individuals with a learning disability, people who have autism or those with sensory and communication impairments. We are specialists in working with complex needs and behaviours which challenge services.

What you will get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others. You’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £35,100
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely‑Vate – your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work‑life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking

About your next employer

Elysium Healthcare has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Qualifications

• You must have a relevant nursing qualification and be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Strong team‑working skills, self‑motivation, a flexible approach, and a commitment to high‑quality, values‑based care are also essential for this role.

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.

Equal opportunities

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.