Registered Mental Health Nurse

NHS; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health hospital in Scarborough seeks a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. This role involves providing patient-centered care, participating in discharge planning, and supporting recovery in a therapeutic environment. The successful candidate will have NMC registration and experience in mental health settings, with opportunities for professional development and a preceptorship package for newly qualified nurses.

Qualifications

• Must have NMC registration and completed preceptorship.
• Experience in mental health and inpatient settings required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Team working

Education

Current registration with NMC (RNMH or RNLD)

Recognition as a 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 multidisciplinary team striving for excellent patient care. You will participate in formulation and discharge planning for patients on the ward.

Each inpatient ward is fully equipped with activity and therapeutic spaces to support recovery and timely 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 environment. It provides inpatient care across four wards for different age groups.

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Current registration with NMC (RNMH or RNLD)
• Recognition as a practice assessor/mentor or working towards this
• Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 months of probation)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Experience

• Working with people with mental health issues
• Working in a person-centred therapeutic environment
• Inpatient experience
• Collaborating with service users and families/carers
• Teamwork in a multidisciplinary setting
• Partnership working with other agencies

Knowledge

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

Skills

• Effective communication of complex and sensitive information
• Time management and prioritisation
• Team working
• Physical intervention techniques (within approved protocols)
• Competency in ECG and venipuncture
• Presentation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to verify any criminal convictions.

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust