Mental Health Nurse

Elysium Healthcare Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual base salary £35,978

33 days leave incl. birthday off

Career development and training

Rewards platform Ely-Vate

Job summary

Beck House in Darlington, part of Elysium Healthcare, is seeking an experienced Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) to join a multidisciplinary team. You will provide high-quality nursing care within six bespoke single-person apartments, supporting independence and excellent care.

The role requires NMC registration, Preceptorship evidence, and a collaborative, compassionate approach.

Qualifications

• Must have completed your Preceptorship (with evidence) in order to be considered for this post.
• Experienced RMN or RNLD from NHS or private sector in the UK to join a multidisciplinary team.
• Registered with the NMC (RMN or RNLD) and committed to high-quality care.
• Strong teamwork and caring attitude with a flexible approach to care delivery.
• Evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development are expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users.
• Be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
• Provide mentorship and support to team members.
• Observe, record and report service user changes and maintain accurate records of care.

Skills

Team-working

Compassionate care

Self-motivation

Flexible approach

Education

NMC registration

Job description

• You must have completed your Preceptorship (with evidence) in order to be considered for this post.

• You must have completed your Preceptorship (with evidence) in order to be considered for this post.

Are you an experienced RMN or RNLD wanting to work in an environment where kindness and teamwork is integral? Where you'll be invested in, with opportunities to develop and grow your career to achieve your goals? Then join the team at Beck House in Darlington and come and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

As an experienced Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disabilities Nurse from the NHS or private sector in the UK, you can join a multidisciplinary team that works well together to change lives for the better as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

Your career at Elysium will be rewarding and fulfilled, where you can take pride in knowing that you've made a difference. While you're caring for service users, improving their lives and looking out for your colleagues, we'll be looking after you. With Wellbeing support and activities to support your Mental Health, a range of benefits that can save you money and make a difference, and development to nurture your career.

What You Will Be Doing

As a qualified Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD), you will ensure young people in six bespoke single-person apartments, enabling individuals to live in their own space, 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 (RMN or RNLD)
• 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: Beck House, Hammond Drive, Lakeside, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 5TH

Beck House is a registered care service with nursing that forms part of Elysium’s Learning Disabilities & Autism complex care service, which provides six bespoke single-person apartments, enabling individuals to live in their own space.

The service is due to open in January 2026.

What You’ll 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 £35,978
• 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
• Subsidised meals and onsite and local free parking

About Your Next Employer

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 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.

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.