Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, skilled and enthusiastic Senior Mental Health Nurse (Band 6) to join University Hospitals of North Midlands. We are looking for an applicant from a Mental Health Nurse background who are looking at taking on a role in an Acute Trust.
If you are a confident, experienced clinician looking for a new challenge and would like the opportunity to use your skills working in a busy, rewarding and supportive environment, we would like to hear from you.
This role will operate Monday to Friday between 9-5.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the Deputy Lead for Mental Health and Learning Disabilities with the delivery of Mental Health education and support programmes for clinical staff within an acute setting. To provide visible clinical support for all areas, to support clinical staff in managing Mental Health presentations and to provide specialist advice relating to Mental Health within departments.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will work closely with Mental Health Liaison Teams across both UHNM sites, Royal Stoke and County Hospital to ensure timely discharge planning and will actively engage in in multi-agency working for the trust and attend and play an active role in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
The post holder will support clinical colleagues with emergencies relating to Mental Health, rapid tranquilisation guidance and least restrictive practice and will offer support and guidance to staff following incidents relating to Mental Health and Dementia.
The post holder will assist the Deputy Lead for Mental Health and Learning Disability in meeting statutory duties and responsibilities relating to the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and will carry out regular audits to evidence Quality Improvement.
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This advert is for Senior Mental Health Nurse with University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust in Stoke On Trent, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent: Monday-Friday. The application deadline is 14 Jun 2026.
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