Registered Mental Health Nurse

Tewv; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse on Birch Ward, an Adults Inpatient Eating Disorders Service, for a 12-month maternity cover. The role focuses on delivering person-centred care with support from a wide MDT in a specialist setting.

Experience or training in eating disorders is advantageous; newly qualified nurses are welcome. The post emphasizes professional development, supervision, and ongoing appraisal within a

Qualifications

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD.
• To be recognised practice supervisor or work towards in an agreed timescale.
• Trained Clinical Supervisor or work towards in an agreed timescale.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 nursing sessions and collaborative interventions.
• Administer and monitor medications including nasogastric feeding.
• Work with MDT, dieticians, psychologists to support patient recovery.
• Engage carers/families and discuss care plans and resources.

Skills

Team collaboration

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Clinical risk assessment

Education

NMC GNMH or RNLD registration

Practice supervisor recognition or development

Trained Clinical Supervisor

Continuing Professional Development

Job description

Go back Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Mental Health Nurse

The closing date is 25 November 2026

An exciting opportunity has risen for Band 5 Registered Nurse to join Birch Ward, an Adults Inpatient Eating Disorders Service to support with maternity cover on a 12 month contract.

Whether you're an experienced Registered Nurse or a Newly Registered Nurse, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a service that puts patient care first. You will have the time and support to make a real difference every day.

Student Nurse's that are due to register in the next 3 months are very welcome to apply. Full training and Preceptorship programme will be provided to help you build confidence and develop your career in this specialist area.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who is able to work with the wider MDT, voluntary sector and third sector organisations.

Wellbeing of colleagues and working collaboratively is essential as we see this as an important aspect to keeping our staff happy at work.

The team aim is to work in partnership with patients, carers and others utilising the various services and teams we network with to work towards a level of recovery as deemed by the individual.

Main duties of the job

This rewarding post will offer opportunities for continued professional development and training in a specialised field of mental health nursing. You will be required to work alongside our wide multidisciplinary team to deliver a high quality of care and intervention.

The successful applicant will work with a caseload of patients offering 1:1 nursing sessions alongside collaborative intervention, medication administration and monitoring, nasogastric feeding and nasogastric tube training to work towards. Also working closely with occupational therapists, dieticians and psychologists to ensure patient recovery and directions are supported.

Your will be named nurse for patients, following their agreed goals and delivering the care plans. Networking with their carers/family to discuss and provide them with support and explore further resources if needed.

Attending multidisciplinary meetings to support a patient's admission on the ward and work in partnership with allied health professionals to deliver care.

Although this is an autonomous role the post holder will receive full support supervision and team training. As well as an appraisal to support professional development.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We are an anti-racist organisation. We believe racism and discrimination have no place within our Trust and are committed to creating a culture where everyone can thrive. We are seeking people whose behaviours and values align with this commitment, and who are willing to actively promote inclusion, challenge discrimination and support equity for all.

Job responsibilities

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

The successful applicant will work with a caseload of patients offering 1:1 nursing sessions alongside collaborative intervention, medication administration and monitoring, nasogastric feeding and nasogastric tube training to work towards. Also working closely with occupational therapists, dieticians and psychologists to ensure patient recovery and directions are supported.

Although this is an autonomous role the post holder will receive full support via the daily MDT meetings, supervision and team training. As well as an appraisal to support professional development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD
• To be recognised practice supervisor or work towards in an agreed timescale
• Trained Clinical Supervisor or work towards in an agreed timescale
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Experience

• Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities
• Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Working in partnership with other agencies

Knowledge

• Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
• Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice

Clinical Governance and its application in practice.

Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections

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.

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust