Mental Health Nurse (Blackpool Secondary School)

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is recruiting a Registered Mental Health Nurse to establish clinical mental health services in a secondary school in Blackpool. This role requires providing therapeutic support, managing clinical risks, and consulting with staff on mental health needs. The position offers a competitive salary equivalent to NHS Band 6/7 and the benefit of school holidays. Commitment to safeguarding children is essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Term-time contract

Professional impact on school culture

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health clinical practice and evidence-based intervention.
• Proven ability to conduct clinical assessments and manage risk.
• Expertise in delivering staff training and consultation.

Responsibilities

• Lead in‑school clinical mental health provision for students.
• Provide high‑quality early intervention and therapeutic support.
• Collaborate with staff and external services on mental health needs.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Risk assessment

Therapeutic intervention

Consultation skills

Staff training

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to establish and lead our in‑school clinical mental health provision. This is a unique and vital post designed to bridge the gap between pastoral care and specialist clinical services for our secondary school students (ages 11‑18) in Blackpool.

You will be the dedicated clinical expert, responsible for providing high‑quality, evidence‑based early intervention and therapeutic support, managing clinical risk, and consulting with staff on complex mental health needs.

Clinical Practice and Case Management

• Triage and Assessment: Conduct initial clinical assessments and risk screening for students referred with emerging mental health issues (e.g., self‑harm, anxiety, depression).
• Therapeutic Intervention: Deliver short‑term, focused therapeutic interventions (e.g., CBT‑informed techniques) on a one‑to‑one or small group basis.
• Referral Gateway: Act as the primary link for timely and appropriate referral to external services, including CAMHS, and coordinate care plans with external professionals.
• Risk Management: Develop, document, and review robust risk assessments and safety plans for high‑risk students in collaboration with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) team.

Consultation and Training

• Staff Consultation: Provide expert clinical guidance and advice to the school's Pastoral Team, SENCO, and teaching staff on effectively supporting students with mental health needs in the classroom.
• CPD Delivery: Design and deliver staff training on topics such as mental health awareness, de‑escalation, trauma‑informed practice, and clinical boundary setting.
• Parental Support: Offer psychoeducation and guidance to parents / carers regarding their child's mental health journey.

Governance and Safeguarding

• Safeguarding: Work as a key member of the safeguarding team, ensuring all clinical and pastoral practices are compliant with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and NMC professional standards.
• Record Keeping: Maintain meticulous, confidential, and compliant clinical records.

Why Join Our Team?

• Clinical Autonomy: Lead your own service model in a supported educational environment.
• Term‑Time Contract: Enjoy school holidays while maintaining a competitive NHS Band 6 / 7 equivalent salary.
• Professional Impact: Significantly influence the mental health strategy and culture of an entire secondary school in Blackpool.

How to Apply

Please click apply or submit your CV and cover letter / or email (url removed).

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.