Registered Mental Health Nurse

MedGen; Ringway; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Flexible shift patterns

Meaningful difference in young lives

Job summary

MedGen Healthcare is recruiting a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to deliver compassionate, therapeutic care to children and young people with complex mental health needs in the United Kingdom.

You will conduct assessments, help develop care plans, manage risk, administer medications per NMC guidelines, and contribute to safe, supportive environments where young people can feel secure and understood.

Qualifications

• Active RMN registration with the NMC.
• Minimum 6 months UK healthcare experience.
• Experience supporting young people with ASD, ADHD and complex behaviours.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
• In-date PMVA training (or willingness to complete training).

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments and contribute to care plans.
• Provide therapeutic interventions and emotional support to children.
• Support young people with autism and ADHD in routines and emotional regulation.
• Lead on positive behaviour support and risk management plans.
• Safely manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours using PMVA techniques.
• Administer and monitor medication per NMC guidelines.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and incident reports.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Risk management

Therapeutic interventions

Communication

Safeguarding

Documentation

Education

RMN with NMC registration

Tools

PMVA training

Enhanced DBS

Medication administration (NMC guidelines)

Job description

MedGen Healthcare is seeking compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMNs) to deliver high-quality, therapeutic care to children and young people with complex mental health needs.

This role involves working with children and adolescents presenting with conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, emotional and behavioural difficulties, and other additional needs. As an RMN, you will play a pivotal role in clinical assessment, care planning, risk management, and therapeutic intervention, ensuring young people feel safe, supported, and understood.

The Role

• Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments and contribute to the development and evaluation of individualised care plans.
• Provide therapeutic interventions and emotional support to children experiencing anxiety, distress, trauma-related symptoms, or behavioural challenges.
• Support young people with autism and ADHD in managing routines, transitions, emotional regulation, and sensory sensitivities.
• Lead on the implementation of positive behaviour support strategies and risk management plans.
• Safely manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours using PMVA techniques in accordance with policy and best practice.
• Administer and monitor medication in line with NMC guidelines and organisational policy (where applicable).
• Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical documentation and incident reports.

Requirements

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active NMC registration.
• Minimum 6 months UK healthcare experience.
• Experience supporting young people with Autism, ADHD, and complex or challenging behaviours.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
• In-date PMVA training (or willingness to complete training).

What We're Looking For

• Strong clinical assessment and risk management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and professional boundaries.
• Ability to remain calm, decisive, and professional in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to provide a clinical reference.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rates - £36.00 to £43.00 per hour (subject to experience and shift type).
• Flexible shift patterns to suit your availability.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of children and young people.

Why Join MedGen Healthcare?

MedGen Healthcare is a CQC-regulated provider delivering high-quality care across community settings, from non-complex to highly complex care packages.

We value our nurses and recognise the essential role you play in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care. We provide a supportive environment where your clinical expertise is respected, developed, and rewarded.

Important

MedGen Healthcare does not hold a UK Sponsorship Licence. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK