Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disability Nurse-

East London NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in England is seeking Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurses or Registered Learning Disability Nurses. Candidates will work in inpatient settings across Bedfordshire and Luton, providing essential care and support. The role offers excellent opportunities for professional development and a recognized preceptorship program. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and the ability to work compassionately with patients. This is a chance to make a meaningful impact in mental health services.

Benefits

Nationally recognized Preceptorship programme

Continuous professional development

Career progression to Band 6-8

Qualifications

• Experience of providing individualized and culturally sensitive care.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Current knowledge of risk management and how to plan care to account for risk.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality care to people with mental health problems/learning disabilities.
• Working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Minimizing clinical risk while ensuring high standards of care.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care

Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour

Emotional Intelligence and Personal Resilience

Ability to work sensitively and compassionately with patients

Minimizing clinical risk and reducing restrictive practices

Knowledge of Mental Health presentations and appropriate interventions

Ability to recognize stress

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered Learning Disability Nurse

Job description

Overview

Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disability Nurse - Calling all Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurses or Registered Learning Disability Nurses - both experienced and newly qualified. We serve a vibrant population with dedicated, dynamic and caring teams. We have Nurse Vacancies in Bedfordshire & Luton Services. We have Teams across Bedfordshire and Luton, providing services across the lifespan, with opportunities in:

• Inpatient Wards
• PICU
• Working Age
• Older Persons Services

Date : 23rd October 2025

Time : 09:00 am - 15:00 pm (Come prepared to be interviewed on the day)

Morning registration: 9:00 AM -10:00 AM (We wont accept candidates for the morning session after this time)

Afternoon registration: 12:30 - 13:00 pm (We wont accept candidates for the afternoon session after this time)

Afternoon Interview : 13:00 - 15:00 pm

Address : Charter House, 7 Alma St, Luton LU1 2PJ

Role : Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disability Nurse

Main duties of the job

ELFT has long been recognised as a centre of excellence for mental and health care, innovation and improvement. Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. So it is a very exciting time for you to come and work for us.

Working for your organisation

About us

Join our CQC outstanding trust in Bedfordshire & Luton, by applying for one of our exciting Band 5 opportunities within our in-patient wards. We offer a nationally recognised Preceptorship programme, that is used as an example of regional excellence; with dedicated support to help you consolidate your knowledge and skills during the first six months of qualification and progress your career further. ELFT offer exceptional opportunities for continued professional development and career progression; with development programmes for progression onto Band 6-8, with the emphasis on valuing your contribution and identifying clinical leaders of the future. Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations

Job responsibilities

Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further information. Join our CQC outstanding trust in Bedfordshire & Luton, by applying for one of our exciting Band 5 opportunities within our in-patient wards. We offer a nationally recognised Preceptorship programme, that is used as an example of regional excellence; with dedicated support to help you consolidate your knowledge and skills during the first six months of qualification and progress your career further. ELFT offer exceptional opportunities for continued professional development and career progression; with development programmes for progression onto Band 6-8, with the emphasis on valuing your contribution and identifying clinical leaders of the future. Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations

Name

Job title

Lead for Nurse Development

Email address

[e-mail]

Telephone number

07876398543

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

• Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered Learning Disability Nurse

Experience

• Working with people with mental health problems/ learning disabilities
• Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour
• Working within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Experience of providing individualized and culturally sensitive care

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
• Minimizing clinical risk and reducing restrictive practices
• Able to manage time so that deadlines are met
• Ability to recognise stress
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to work sensitively and compassionately with patients
• Emotional Intelligence and Personal Resilience
• To have knowledge of Mental Health presentations and appropriate interventions
• NMC Code of Conduct
• Knowledge of risk management and how to plan care to account for risk
• Current Developments in nursing
• Awareness of supervision and reflective practices

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.