Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disability Nurse- | East London NHS Foundation Trust

East London NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider is looking for Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurses or Registered Learning Disability Nurses to join their dedicated team in Bedfordshire & Luton. The role involves providing compassionate care and support in various services, including inpatient wards. This position offers a nationally recognized Preceptorship programme and opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered Learning Disability Nurse.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to work as part of a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to service users.
• Support patients in a range of settings including inpatient wards.
• Engage with families and collaborate with colleagues.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Overview

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.

Role and locations

We have teams across Bedfordshire and Luton, providing services across the lifespan, with opportunities in:

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

Role: Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disability Nurse

Interview date and schedule

Date: 23 October 2025

• Morning registration: 09:00 – 10:00 (candidates arriving after 10:00 will not be admitted)
• Morning Interview: 10:00 – 12:30
• Afternoon registration: 12:30 – 13:00 (candidates arriving after 13:00 will not be admitted)
• Afternoon Interview: 13:00 – 15:00

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

Organisation and values

ELFT has long been recognised as a centre of excellence for mental and physical 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 — we look 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.

Development and progression

Join our CQC outstanding trust in Bedfordshire & Luton. We offer a nationally recognised Preceptorship programme to help you consolidate knowledge and skills during the first six months after qualification and progress your career. ELFT offers opportunities for continued professional development and career progression, including programmes for progression onto Band 6–8.

How to apply / further information

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further information. For details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Grace Ngwena
• Job title: Lead for Nurse Development
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

Closing date: Saturday 18 Oct 2025