Mental Health Nurse Jobs in the NHS
Mental health nurses (RMNs) are the largest professional group in NHS mental health services. Posts range from newly qualified Band 5 staff nurses on acute wards to Band 7 community team leads and Band 8 consultant nurses. The work spans inpatient psychiatric wards, community mental health teams, crisis and home treatment services, forensic secure units, and specialist services including eating disorders, perinatal mental health, and CAMHS.
1 live vacancies across 1 NHS employers · updated hourly
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£46k - £54k
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Planning a Mental Health Nurse job search in the NHS
Job Clerk tracks live mental health nurse vacancies across NHS employers so you can compare role level, employer mix, location, salary, contract type, and closing date before deciding where to spend time on an application.
There are currently 1 live mental health nurse roles across 1 NHS employers in this index. Use the band and city links below to move from the broad profession market into pages with tighter salary, seniority, and local employer context.
Recent salary data for mental health nurse roles ranges from about £45,953 to £54,254 per year, depending on band, employer, rota pattern, and high-cost area supplements.
Evidence to prepare
- Risk assessment, safety planning, and clinical decision-making for patients in acute distress
- Care coordination through local community mental health pathways, including CPA-style planning where still used
- Medication management including depot injections and clozapine monitoring
- Therapeutic interventions: motivational interviewing, CBT-informed approaches, family work
Common requirements
- BSc or MSc in mental health nursing and active NMC registration (mental health field)
- Post-qualification experience in a mental health setting for Band 6+
- Specialist training relevant to the team (e.g. CBT, AMHP warrant, Non-Medical Prescribing)
- Enhanced DBS with adults and children barred list check
Employer mix
Recent listings include employers such as Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust. Check each source advert for person-spec wording and early-close warnings.
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