Registered Mental Health Nurse | North London NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 30 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,763 - £43,466 Per annum including HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 January 2026 |
| Location: | Enfield, EN2 8JL |
| Company: | Camden And Islington NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7616207/455-NLFT-0563 |
Summary
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care supported through a robust preceptorship or personal and professional development programme linked to the Trust’s implementation of the Knowledge and Skills
To co-ordinate the individual’s assessment and subsequent care plan as agreed with the multi-disciplinary team.
The post holder will adhere to Trust policies, Data Protection and Health and Safety.
· To participate as an effective member of the MDT and be responsible for the development and facilitation of a patient centred approach to care: assessing, developing, implementing and evaluating the care needs of patients and their carers (supported by a preceptor as appropriate)
· To observe the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 ensuring the patient is fully informed of their legal position and their rights under the Act.
· To determine nursing priorities and plan patient care accordingly including full risk assessment, inform the Nurse in Charge when changes in circumstances may affect standards of care.
· To meet the physical, psychological, social and cultural needs of the individual and their family, using research based knowledge and skills to maintain the individual’s identity.
· Assist in the education of patients to having a greater understanding of their mental health condition working towards developing their strengths and coping strategies.
· To administer medication in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, and locally agreed policies. Have a working knowledge of medication used in the treatment of mental health and be able to provide basic information regarding medication as requested by patients.
· To represent the patients views in ward rounds, handover, tribunals etc under supervision.
North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT)is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.
Our Five-Year Strategy:
1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
Why NLFT?
· We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
· We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
· NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme
· Excellent internal staff network
In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington.
• To be aware of and practice professional accountability with due regard to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
· To adhere to all Trust policies, procedural guidelines and current legislation.
· To ensure that the nursing activities within the Ward/Unit reach the required professional standard and encourage staff to do likewise.
· To ensure that documentation of treatment of individuals is maintained to NMC standards.
· To carry out risk assessments with the support of a preceptor/mentor/ ward manager.
· To maintain that the rights and standards set out in the Patient’s Charter document are met by implementing and monitoring standards taking appropriate action to review any aspects of the service that do not meet safe/satisfactory levels of care and put in place mechanisms for improvement.
· To maintain an up to date knowledge of the speciality, nursing developments and an awareness of future implications for the Directorate eg PREP, Clinical Supervision, Partnership in Care, etc.
· To maintain and update registration with the NMC.
· To discuss and present performance and future needs with the Ward Manager using individual performance review in accordance with the Trust Policy and maintaining own personal records of professional development.
· To attend meetings as directed and participate and feedback information as appropriate.
· To ensure that you receive Clinical Supervision on a regular basis from an identified senior member of the nursing team.
· To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
· To work as the named nurse/key worker for a specified group of patients.
This is not an exhaustive list, p lease see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.This job description is subject to regular review following consultation between managers and employees
This advert closes on Tuesday 13 Jan 2026