Registered Mental Health Nurse

Job overview

Are you a passionate and compassionate Band 5 RMN looking to make a real difference in the lives of patients experiencing mental health crises within an acute hospital setting? Do you have at least 6 months post registration experience working with patients with mental health needs and knowledge and experience of working with patients in an inpatient mental health setting? If so — we would love you to join our team.

Our RMN's play a vital role in supporting patients who present to the Emergency Department or who are admitted to medical wards and require mental health care. You will be part of a dynamic, supportive and skilled mental health service working at the heart of acute care, ensuring patients receive safe, respectful and high‑quality support at a time when they need it most.

As valued members of our mental health nursing team, you will use your excellent communication skills, clinical expertise and compassionate approach to provide assessment, intervention and guidance to patients, families and colleagues. With your strong knowledge of mental health diagnoses, legal frameworks and psychosocial approaches, you will contribute not only to patient care but also to shaping and improving the overall experience of mental health support across our acute hospital.

If you are looking for a role where no two days are the same, where your voice matters, and where your contribution directly enhances patient safety and wellbeing — this is the team for you.

Main duties of the job

You will maintain a high standard of practice when carrying out this varied and dynamic role, including:

• To deliver high quality, effective and person centred nursing care that is compassionate, caring, and in line with evidence based professional practice.
• To assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate nursing care plans without supervision
• To undertake risk assessments and contribute to the reduction of vulnerable patients coming to harm
• To provide clinical areas with mental health expertise
• To act as a resource in caring for mental health patients providing enhanced care, support and advice
• To work closely with the mental health liaison psychiatry team
• To support the department/ward-based nursing team in the development of mental health guidance
• To work as one of the department/ward-based nursing team in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care without direct supervision
• To work flexibly between clinical environments on one hospital site depending on the needs of the service

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse

Desirable criteria

• Educated to degree level
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Nationally recognised preceptorship/ mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Have an excellent understanding and experience of working with patients who have experienced psychological trauma – demonstrating trauma informed care.
• Understand the importance of maintaining patient safety and minimising risk in accordance with Trust policy and procedure.
• Knowledge and experience of working with patients in an inpatient mental health setting.
• Knowledge and experience of commencing and downgrading enhanced observations to high risk patients.
• Experience of working with patients who may be confused or present with challenging behaviour.

Desirable criteria

• Post Registration Experience
• Experience working in an acute Trust

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential criteria

• Working knowledge of all relevant legislation associated with mental health care including the Mental Health Act (1983/2007), Mental Capacity Act (2005) and DOLS/LPS
• Ability to work as part of a team and accept direction and leadership in carrying out duties
• Basic IT skills

Desirable criteria

• Working knowledge of implementing clinical policies and procedures.
• Quality improvement
• Ability to teach staff and students.

Right to work

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on

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