Mental Health Nurse

Job summary

*You must have completed your Preceptorship (with evidence) in order to be considered for this post. Are you an experienced Mental Health Nurse wanting to work in an environment where kindness and teamwork is integral? Where you'll be invested in, with opportunities to develop and grow your career to achieve your goals? Then join the team at Dunnock View in Clacton-on-Sea and come and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. As an experienced Mental Health Nurse from the NHS or private sector in the UK, you can join a multidisciplinary team that works well together to change lives for the better as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society. Your career at Elysium will be rewarding and fulfilled, where you can take pride in knowing that you've made a difference. While you're caring for service users, improving their lives and looking out for your colleagues, we'll be looking after you. With Wellbeing support and activities to support your mental healt

Main duties of the job

As a Mental Health Nurse at Elysium Healthcare, you will work in an environment where kindness and team spirit are valued. You will join the team at Dunnock View, Clacton-on-Sea, to deliver high-quality care and grow your career. You will care for residents with a range of mental health conditions, providing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care. The position offers mentorship responsibilities and record maintenance tasks, with shifts over 3-4 days a week. Elysium Healthcare provides a comprehensive benefits package, including career development opportunities and wellbeing support. A qualified Mental Health Nurse (RMN), you must be NMC registered and have completed your Preceptorship. Strong teamwork and self-motivation are essential qualities for this role.

About us

Elysium Healthcare, part of Ramsay Health Care, is a significant employer in the healthcare sector with over 8,000 employees and 80 services across England and Wales. The organisation focuses on Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. Elysium follows a trauma-informed care model that helps individuals transition quickly and safely to an appropriate environment for them. It uses a multidisciplinary approach to deliver compassionate care. Elysium is committed to the professional growth of its staff and promotes a supportive work environment.

Details

• Date posted: 01 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £35,875 to £39,000 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1522383286
• Job locations: Elysium Healthcare, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 0BX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

*You must have completed your Preceptorship (with evidence) in order to be considered for this post.

Are you an experienced Mental Health Nurse wanting to work in an environment where kindness and teamwork is integral? Where you'll be invested in, with opportunities to develop and grow your career to achieve your goals? Then join the team at Dunnock View in Clacton-on-Sea and come and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

As an experienced Mental Health Nurse from the NHS or private sector in the UK, you can join a multidisciplinary team that works well together to change lives for the better as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society. Your career at Elysium will be rewarding and fulfilled, where you can take pride in knowing that you've made a difference. While you're caring for service users, improving their lives and looking out for your colleagues, we'll be looking after you. With Wellbeing support and activities to support your mental health, a range of benefits that can save you money and make a difference, and development to nurture your career.

What you will be doing:

As a qualified Mental Health Nurse (RMN), you will ensure residents with a range of Mental Health conditions in this Mental Health service receive high-quality care, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting positive teamwork.

The wards are busy, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, and a good amount of routine and variety. Your day-to-day will include:

• Providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users
• Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
• Providing mentorship and support to team members
• Observing, recording and reporting all service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of care provided

Skills and knowledge you will have:

• A relevant nursing qualification
• NMC registration
• Strong team-working skills
• A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach
• A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate
• A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice

Shifts are 12.5 hours, 40.25 hours per week working over 3-4 days including weekends, nights and bank holidays.

Where you will be working:

Location: Tendring, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 0BX

Dunnock View is a 42-bed service, providing treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by Mental Health disorders.

A trauma-informed care model is used to focus on length of stay to make sure individuals are able to move as quickly and safely as possible from the service to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them.

Service users could be suffering from Acute mental illness, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Personality Disorder, Dual diagnosis, Self-harm, Substance misuse issues.

What you will get:

• Annual base salary of £35,875 to £39,000 (DoE)
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Subsidised meals and onsite free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.