Job overview
Calling RMNs . Are you passionate about mental health care and you ready for a new challenge? We are working differently and innovatively to optimise holistic and patient centred care. If you have a particular interest in mental health and want to develop your mental health skills then this role provides an exciting opportunity for you. TEWV is developing a forward thinking nursing vision and robust defined career pathways. As an RMN you may be responsible for the day to day running of the ward.
This post is not open to Newly Registered Nurses, candidates must have their NMC registration in place and successfully completed the preceptorship programme in order to be considered.
Main duties of the job
As a Registered Mental Health Nurse on Danby Ward, you will work alongside a team of nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists and medics as part of a large multi-disciplinary team approach striving towards excellent patient care. You will be expected to carry out all aspects of patient care including medication, one to one time with patients, observations including physical health observations, co-ordination of the shift and, depending on experience, nurse in charge. We offer a full induction process and training to ensure you have the required confidence, knowledge and skills for this role.
Each inpatient ward is fully equipped with activity and therapeutic spaces to enable patients to recover in a timely way so that they can be safely discharged back into their community with identified support packages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We will support you by offering regular supervision, training opportunities and encourage your development and role within this developing team on the delivery of Patient Centred Care, support for carers and evidence based practice. Newly qualified nurses will be offered a preceptorship package.
The successful applicant will be expected to work 12 hours shifts covering 24/7 days and nights and public holidays.
Please see the attached job description and person spec for further information.
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Manage own time and prioritise effectively
- Motivate and work positively and assertively with other members of the team
- Demonstrates recovery focussed practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidenced based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
- Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
- Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
- Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with mental ill health.
- Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Working in partnership with other agencies
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD
- To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
- Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
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This advert is for Registered Mental Health Nurse with Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust in Darlington, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is 6 months (Fixed term). The application deadline is 07 Jul 2026.
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