Job Posting: Mental Health Nurse
Client: Lancashire Care
Role: Mental Health Nurse
Rates: £19.43 – £33.43 per hour
Shifts: Flexible hours, with shifts available throughout the day, night, and weekends
Key Responsibilities
As a Mental Health Nurse, you will:
- Provide care and rehabilitation for mental health patients
- Develop individualised support plans tailored to each patient
- Arrange ongoing, long-term support for patients leaving care
- Build trusting relationships with patients to put them at ease
- Offer advice and reassurance through active listening
- Work closely with other mental healthcare professionals to determine the best treatment plans
- Support relatives and carers with advice and guidance
- Maintain up-to-date medical records
- Perform physical health checks such as vital statistics monitoring and blood tests
- Administer medications as required
- Promote mental health initiatives and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health
- Stay up to date with mental health best practices and latest theories
General Key Skills
In addition to your qualifications, you should have:
- Strong understanding of mental health conditions, symptoms, and treatments
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Empathy and understanding
- Organisational and time management skills
- Resilience and ability to maintain emotional distance
- Ability to work effectively as part of a wider team
- A genuine passion for improving people’s lives and wellbeing
Qualifications & Requirements
Essential:
- Registered Nurse (RMN qualification)
- At least 2 years post-graduate experience
- 6 months recent NHS experience (within the last 3 years)
- Enhanced background check clearance
Culture and Inclusion
If you are a Mental Health Nurse (RMN) and believe you have what it takes to be part of the outstanding team at Lancashire Care, apply today!