MENTAL HEALTH NURSE

Nursing Direct are looking for a compassionate and experienced Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join our growing team, delivering high-quality, community-based care to service users across London.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated RMN to make a real difference, supporting individuals in their homes and local communities with a range of mental health needs, including challenging behaviours.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide person-centred mental health care to service users in their own homes and in the community.
• Support recovery, promote independence, and encourage overall wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with families, external agencies, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Respond appropriately to crises using clinical judgement and de-escalation techniques.

Requirements:

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with an active NMC Pin.
• PMVA training (or willing to complete).
• Minimum3 months UK nursing experience.
• Strong experience working with challenging behaviour in community or outreach settings.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding and mental health legislation.
• Must be hardworking, adaptable, and committed to high-quality care.

Desirable:

• Experience in crisis intervention or forensic mental health.
• Full UK Driving Licence (preferred but not essential, depending on location).

Why Join Nursing Direct?

We are a specialist homecare provider supporting adults and children across the UK with both physical and mental health needs. Our focus is on continuity of care and empowering our service users to live independently.

We pride ourselves on supporting not just our service users, but our nurses too.

Benefits:

• Weekly Pay – Get paid every Friday
• Holiday Pay
• Flexible Shifts – Work around your availability
• Referral Bonus – £50 per Carer, £100 per Nurse**
• Ongoing Training & Professional Development
• Excellent Pay Rates

Additional perks:

• Supportive and experienced clinical team
• Opportunities for block bookings and long-term assignments
• Access to great public transport links
• Continual support in your role

Please note:
Nursing Direct is a UK-based agency. To apply, you must be currently residing in the UK, have right to work in the UK. We do not offer visa sponsorship – applications from overseas without UK work rights will not be considered.