Registered Mental Health Nurse with CAMHS experiance

Athona Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join their new CAMHS ward in Chelmsford. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary and the chance to provide high-quality care to individuals with mental health challenges. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to patient-centred care, excellent teamwork skills, and the ability to work flexible shifts. With a focus on career development and a supportive work environment, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in mental health nursing.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity leave

Extra service annual leave awards

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Supplemented meals/refreshments

Free car parking

Payment into pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with experience in CAMHS.
• Relevant nursing qualification and registration required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard care to people with mental illness.
• Develop therapeutic relationships to optimise patient engagement.
• Lead shifts and mentor student nurses.

Skills

Team working skills

Self-motivation

Flexible approach

Patient-centred care

Values-based practice

Evidence-based practice

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Nursing registration

Job description

Job Title: Registered Mental Health Nurse
Specialty: CAMHS
Band / Grade: 5
Location: Chelmsford
Salary: £36,000 to £38,500

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to work within a new CAMHS ward within a Private Hospital in Chelmsford, Essex. This is a full-time permanent position.

The role is available to start ASAP but can accommodate notice periods of up to 8 weeks. The position offers a competitive salary of £36,000 to £38,500 depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing a high standard of care to people with mental illness
• Developing therapeutic relationships to optimise patient engagement
• Following all codes of conduct, standards and legislation, respecting the rights of others and promoting ethical practice
• Contributing to patient assessments, compiling a plan of care alongside the individual, and monitoring patient progress
• At a more senior level, you’ll also need to lead shifts as well as mentor and support student nurses and other members of the team

To be eligible for this role, you must have:

• Registered Nurse with experience in CAMHS (essential)
• A relevant nursing qualification and registration
• Excellent team working skills, a high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach – our units operate 24 hours 7 days a week, and our nursing staff work shift patterns including weekends, bank holidays and nights.
• A commitment to patient-centred care and to values-based and evidence-based practice

As a valued employee, you will receive:

• Competitive benefits package and time off, including enhanced maternity leave
• Extra service annual leave awards
• Career development opportunities
• An employee assistance programme
• Supplemented meals/refreshments when on duty
• Free car parking
• Payment into the pension scheme

Interested in applying?
If this role suits your skills and experience, apply today, and our team will contact you to discuss the details.