Registered Mental Health Nurse

NHS; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in the UK seeks a Registered Mental Health Nurse. The role involves providing patient-centered care and working in collaboration with a diverse team. Candidates should hold current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council and possess skills in communication and teamwork. This position offers a salary between £31,049 to £37,796 per annum pro rata.

Qualifications

• Working with people with mental ill health.
• Experience in an inpatient environment.
• Collaborative work with service users and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care, including medication administration.
• Execute daily duties with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Support patients in their recovery and transition back to the community.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Teamwork

Physical intervention techniques

Education

Current professional registration with 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 21 November 2025

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.

Are you passionate about mental health care and you 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 mental health skills then this role provides an exciting opportunity for you. TEWV is developing a forward thinking nursing vision and robust defined career pathways. As an RMN you may be responsible for the day to day running of the ward.

Main duties of the job

As a Staff Nurse on Ebor Ward, you will work alongside a team of nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists and medics as part of a large multi-disciplinary team approach striving towards excellent patient care. You will be expected to carry out all aspects of patient care including medication, one to one time with patients, observations including physical health observations, co-ordination of the shift and, depending on experience, nurse in charge. We offer a full induction process and training to ensure you have the required confidence, knowledge and skills for this role.

Each inpatient ward is fully equipped with activity and therapeutic spaces to enable patients to recover in a timely way so that they can be safely discharged back into their community with identified support packages.

About us

Foss Park is a purpose built mental health hospital providing a range of services including; working age adults and older peoples services across 4 inpatient wards, crisis teams and home based treatment team.

The hospital has numerous vocational and therapeutic areas in a friendly, caring and therapeutic environment.

Job responsibilities

We will support you by offering regular supervision, training opportunities and encourage your development and role within this developing team on the delivery of Patient Centred Care, support for carers and evidence based practice.

The successful applicant will be expected to work 12 hours shifts covering 24/7 days and nights and public holidays.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD
• To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
• Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Experience

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

Knowledge

• Evidenced based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Acts, Mental Capacity Acts)
• 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

Skills

• Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Manage own time and prioritise effectively
• Evidence of team working
• Use approved techniques in physical intervention (within agreed timescale).

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

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata, per annum