Mental Health Nurse jobs in United Kingdom

We are looking to recruit an RMN Clinical Nurse Specialist on behalf of a mental health provider in the North West. This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist mental health service that delivers therapeutic care for young people aged 16 to 30 with complex mental health needs. The service supports individuals through their recovery journey, bridging the gap between hospital settings and independent living. You’ll be part of a multi-disciplinary team that works collaboratively with young people, families, local authorities, and NHS partners to deliver safe, high-quality, and person-centred care.

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will play a key role in providing responsive, trauma-informed clinical input to young people living in supported residential settings and community care packages. Your clinical expertise will shape recovery-focused plans and guide teams in delivering compassionate, evidence-based care.

You will also deliver training, facilitate reflective practice for staff, support service development, and hold a caseload of young people, working 1:1 and in group settings. This is a highly autonomous and rewarding role, ideal for someone passionate about mental health recovery and multidisciplinary working.

The role is full time, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The salary is negotiable on experience, circa £48,000 - £55,000 per annum.

• Complete specialist assessments and develop care plans
• Deliver 1:1 sessions and therapeutic group work
• Provide clinical guidance to support residential teams
• Participate in multi-agency case formulation and risk management
• Screen referrals and assess suitability of new service users
• Contribute to reflective practice, training, and supervision
• Participate in on-call rota and daytime duty cover
• Support quality improvement through audits and outcome measures

Essential:

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with valid NMC registration
• Experience at Band 6 level or above
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice
• Background working with young people with complex needs and/or neurodiversity
• Access to a car and willingness to travel regularly to Lancashire services

Desirable:

• RNLD with relevant experience
• Background in secure or community mental health settings
• Case management or safeguarding experience
• Experience delivering supervision and training

This organisation is deeply committed to the wellbeing of both the people they support and the professionals who care for them.

You’ll receive a generous benefits package, including:

• Minimum 30 days annual leave + your birthday off
• Enhanced sick pay, pension, and family leave
• Paid time off for fertility treatment
• Healthcare cash plan (dental, optical & more)
• Employee assistance programme
• Recruit a Friend bonus
• Free parking and online shopping discounts
• Training and development opportunities
• Social events, long service awards, and more

• Based from office in Stockport, with some flexible home working
• Responsible for two services in Lancashire
• Travel required to each site at least once per week
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements based on service need

If you\'re a dynamic, Senior Mental Health Nurse looking to make a meaningful difference, please APPLY / contact Gemma at Leaders in Care for further details.

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