MENTAL HEALTH NURSE
- Jun 10
- 2 min read
Job Type: Full Time Part Time Temporary Location: Chingford, London
Job Sector: Mental Health Nurse (RNMH)
Salary: £30.00 - £34.00 p/h
Job Ref: NDHL220526c
Description
Nursing Direct is currently recruiting experienced Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMNs) to join our growing team providing high-quality mental health and complex care support across Chingford and Enfield.
This role is ideal for a confident, compassionate, and proactive nurse with experience supporting individuals with mental health needs, challenging behaviours, and complex care requirements. You will be working within supported living, residential, and home care environments, delivering person-centred support that promotes dignity, independence, and positive outcomes.
Previous community experience is not essential; however, applicants must have strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work confidently within a multidisciplinary care setting. CAMHS experience is highly desirable.
Key responsibilities:
Deliver high-quality mental health and clinical support in safe and therapeutic environments
Assess, monitor, and respond appropriately to individuals’ mental health and behavioural presentation
Support service users with emotional regulation, daily routines, and recovery-focused care
Complete and maintain accurate paperwork, daily notes, care records, and risk assessments
Follow and implement care plans, safeguarding procedures, and positive behaviour support strategies
Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing at all times
Support shift coordination and leadership responsibilities where required
Communicate effectively with service users, families, colleagues, and external professionals
Maintain high standards of clinical governance, infection control, and confidentiality
Essential requirements:
Minimum 3 months UK nursing experience in a relevant healthcare setting
Valid NMC registration
Enhanced DBS issued within the last 12 months or registered on the Update Service
PMVA or equivalent behaviour-management training
Good standard of written and spoken English
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Calm, reliable, and confident in managing challenging or complex situations
Ability to complete documentation accurately and professionally
Desirable experience:
Previous shift-leading experience
CAMHS experience
Experience supporting individuals with complex mental health presentations and behavioural needs
Background in supported living, residential services, or complex care settings
Why join Nursing Direct?
Competitive pay rates: £28–£34 per hour
Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
Ongoing development opportunities and specialist training
Support from a friendly, experienced, and responsive clinical team
Opportunity to work across a variety of rewarding mental health and complex care services
PLEASE NOTE: Nursing Direct only offers roles within the UK. Applicants must have UK right to work – we do not offer VISA sponsorship. We cannot accept candidates on 20-hour Student VISAs or Skilled Worker VISAs.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. All roles require up-to-date training and full compliance during registration.
