Registered Mental Health Nurse
| Posting date: | 30 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £39,959.00 to £48,117.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £39959.00 - £48117.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 May 2026 |
| Location: | Ashton under Lyne, OL6 7SR |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9311-26-0311 |
Summary
Education / Qualifications Professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing Registered with NMC Evidence of qualification and experience to post graduate diploma level Practice Assessor/Supervisor training or willingness to undertake Psychosocial Interventions qualification Non-medical prescribing Application Form Certificate(s) Interview Experience Experience working with adults with severe and enduring mental illness Experience of working with service users with behaviours that challenge and/or substance use Experience of providing support to vulnerable /socially excluded individuals/groups. Experience managing a defined caseload Experience in community mental health, rehabilitation services, or home-based treatment Experience conducting clinical risk assessments and developing risk management plans Involvement in service development, audits, or quality improvement Leadership experience Application Form Interview Experience supervising junior staff or students Experience working within multidisciplinary teams Knowledge Knowledge of long-term mental health conditions and rehabilitation approaches Awareness of national and local policies related to community mental health Understanding of recovery-focused practice and strengths based principles. Knowledge of safeguarding and risk management frameworks Knowledge of least restrictive practice and how to apply. Understanding of trauma informed and gender informed practice. Knowledge of employment and benefit system Application Form Interview Skills and Abilities Ability to work autonomously and make complex clinical decisions Strong assessment, care planning, and evaluation skills Ability to case manage a caseload of service users using rehabilitation principles. Ability to de-escalate conflict and respond to distressed or agitated service users Ability to guide junior staff to meet goal orientated care plans. Application Form Interview To value diversity and respond to discriminatory behaviour. Excellent communication skills with service users, carers, and professionals Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands Accurate and timely record-keeping Ability to provide clinical supervision and mentorship Understanding and application of mental health legislation, safeguarding, and professional standards Ability to contribute to MDT meetings and liaise with external services IT literacy and ability to use electronic patient systems Commitment to CPD Work Related Circumstances A current driving licence with business insurance and access to a car during the working day is essential Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure. Application Form Interview