Registered Mental Health Nurse

Tewv Brits; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Registered Mental Health Nurse to join their innovative team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to holistic and patient-centred care in a supportive environment. You'll be part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, focusing on excellent patient care and collaborating with service users and their families. With a commitment to professional development, the organization provides regular supervision and training, ensuring that you grow in your nursing career. If you're ready for a new challenge and want to make a real difference in mental health care, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with NMC registration and preceptorship completed.
• Experience in a person-centred therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in formulation and discharge planning for patients.
• Work shifts covering 24/7 days and nights, including public holidays.

Skills

Effective communication of complex and sensitive information

Time management and prioritisation

Teamwork skills

Use of approved physical intervention techniques

Competency in ECG and venepuncture

Presentation skills

Education

Current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (RNMH or RNLD)

Recognised practice assessor/mentor

Trained Clinical Supervisor

Job description

Go back Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Mental Health Nurse

The closing date is 22 May 2025

Calling RMNs. Are you passionate about mental health care and ready for a new challenge? We are working differently and innovatively to optimise holistic and patient-centred care. If you have a particular interest in mental health and want to develop your skills, this role provides an exciting opportunity. TEWV is developing a forward-thinking nursing vision and robust career pathways. As an RMN, you may be responsible for the day-to-day running of the ward.

This post is only open to candidates who already have their NMC registration and have completed the preceptorship programme. Newly qualified applicants or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process.

Main duties of the job

As a Staff Nurse on Danby Ward, you will be involved in a large multi-disciplinary team striving towards excellent patient care. You will participate in formulation and discharge planning for patients, supported by our dynamic team.

Each inpatient ward is equipped with activity and therapeutic spaces to enable timely recovery and safe discharge back into the community with appropriate support packages.

About us

Cross Lane is a purpose-built mental health hospital offering services including 46 inpatient bedrooms with en-suite facilities for working-age adults and older persons. Esk (female ward) and Danby (male ward) are both 13-bedded wards.

The hospital features vocational and therapeutic areas in a friendly, caring environment. It provides inpatient care on four wards, including those for working-age adults and older adults.

Job responsibilities

We support your development through regular supervision, training, and encouragement within this evolving team, focusing on Patient-Centred Care, support for carers, and evidence-based practice. Newly qualified nurses will receive a preceptorship package.

The successful applicant will work shifts covering 24/7 days and nights, including public holidays.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (RNMH or RNLD)
• Recognised practice assessor/mentor or working towards this within an agreed timeframe
• Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 months of probation)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Experience

• Working with individuals with mental health issues
• Experience in a person-centred therapeutic environment
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• Collaborative work with service users and their families/carers
• Working within a multidisciplinary team
• Partnership work with other agencies

Knowledge

• Evidence-based knowledge of best practices in mental health care
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management
• Clinical Governance principles
• Research and development methods
• Psychological models of care and treatment awareness

Skills

• Effective communication of complex and sensitive information
• Time management and prioritisation
• Teamwork skills
• Use of approved physical intervention techniques (within agreed timescales)
• Competency in ECG and venepuncture
• Presentation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure submission will be made to verify any criminal convictions.

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust