Mental Health Nurse Specialist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity exists for a Band 7 mental health nurse to join the Employee Wellbeing Service at Barts Health NHS Trust in London. The role involves providing mental health support, case management, and working within a multidisciplinary team to enhance staff wellbeing in an evolving occupational health environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Mental Health Nursing post registration.
• Knowledge of local and national mental health services.
• Teaching/Mentoring qualification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist mental health advice to managers and staff.
• Act as a case manager for management referrals.
• Support other Band 7s to manage a small team of OH advisors.

Skills

Ability to work autonomously

Ability to prioritise workload

Clear presentation skills

Strong teamwork skills

Understanding mental health needs

Education

RMN, Degree/Diploma in mental health nursing

Registered with NMC

Post graduate qualification of relevant specialty

Job description

Job summary

A short description of who we are

Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision to be a high performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east Londonand beyond.

A short description of the role

A unique opportunity to support staff and work within occupational health to promote good health for staff, prevent ill health and protect staff whilst at work Our work is varied and you will gain a tremendous amount of experience to progress your career in both case management and proactive initiatives that support the growing occupational health model. You assist in the mentorship scheme for the OHA development programme. You will have access to training to develop your expertise in assessments for NHS staff from a variety of occupations and our corporate clients.

A short description of the team they will be joining

We have a great new opportunity for a Band 7 mental health nurse specialist to join us at the Employee wellbeing Service at Barts Health. You will be working with an established, friendly team that offers an innovative model to preventative health for all Barts staff.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team of occupational health specialists.

Main duties of the job

A brief and specific description of what they will be doingo Work flexibly remotely and onsiteo Providing specialst mental health advice to managers and staff.o Be a case manager for management referrals, including complex dependent on experience. Current model of no more than 5 management referrals per dayo To provide clinical advice for colleagues on mental issueso Take part in peer audit with regular access to teaching from experienced OHAso Have access to clinical supervision with the EWS psychologist and a multi-disciplinary teamo Support the other band 7s to manage a small team of OH advisors

What they will get in return

You will have access to training to develop your expertise in assessments for NHS staff from a variety of occupations and our corporate clients. We also have a number of private contracts that provides variety for case management.

A compelling call to action

If you are passionate about how we treat our own in the NHS and want to make an impact for quality and safety of staff to be fit for purpose and feeling in a good place with good psychological well being, then the need is out there for you to assist in supporting people, who very much need your expertise.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inc (pay award pending)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

259-7259092GSS

Job locations

Ashfield Site

London

E1 2AH

Job description Job responsibilities

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Job description Job responsibilities

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• RMN, Degree/Diploma in mental health nursing (E)
• Registered with NMC (E)
• Post graduate qualification of relevant specialty (E)
• OH qualification (D)
• RGN Degree/Diploma (D)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio and registration revalidation (E)

Experience Essential

• Significant experience in Mental Health Nursing post registration (E)
• Appropriate, senior level relevant experience with adults of working age equivalent to master's level (E)
• Experience of researching and drafting new policies and procedures (E)
• Experience of independent assessments of clients with mental health needs (D)
• Experience of working in Occupational Health (D)
• Experience of contributing to and leading projects and/or training (E)

Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge of local and national mental health services and processes (E)
• Teaching/Mentoring qualification or equivalent experience (E)

Skills Essential

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team (E)
• Ability to prioritise workload, achieving balance between clinical work and other aspects of the post (E)
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the mental health needs of adults in the workplace (E)
• Ability to travel between sites (E)
• Clear and effective presentation skills both orally and in writing (E)
• Ability to confidently use computer packages i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint (E)
• Ability to produce own reports (E)

Other Essential

• Interest in the wider HR contribution to delivering better health and wellbeing in the NHS and its benefit to patient care
• Strong teamwork and motivation skills
• Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
• Commitment to equal opportunities
• Well presented
• Calm under pressure

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• RMN, Degree/Diploma in mental health nursing (E)
• Registered with NMC (E)
• Post graduate qualification of relevant specialty (E)
• OH qualification (D)
• RGN Degree/Diploma (D)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio and registration revalidation (E)

Experience Essential

• Significant experience in Mental Health Nursing post registration (E)
• Appropriate, senior level relevant experience with adults of working age equivalent to master's level (E)
• Experience of researching and drafting new policies and procedures (E)
• Experience of independent assessments of clients with mental health needs (D)
• Experience of working in Occupational Health (D)
• Experience of contributing to and leading projects and/or training (E)

Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge of local and national mental health services and processes (E)
• Teaching/Mentoring qualification or equivalent experience (E)

Skills Essential

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team (E)
• Ability to prioritise workload, achieving balance between clinical work and other aspects of the post (E)
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the mental health needs of adults in the workplace (E)
• Ability to travel between sites (E)
• Clear and effective presentation skills both orally and in writing (E)
• Ability to confidently use computer packages i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint (E)
• Ability to produce own reports (E)

Other Essential

• Interest in the wider HR contribution to delivering better health and wellbeing in the NHS and its benefit to patient care
• Strong teamwork and motivation skills
• Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
• Commitment to equal opportunities
• Well presented
• Calm under pressure

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Ashfield Site

London

E1 2AH

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Ashfield Site

London

E1 2AH

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)