Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Mental Health Nurse

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Job summary

Exciting Opportunity for Registered Mental Health Nurses!

Are you ready to make a real difference in a dynamic and supportive environment? We're currently seeking Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMNs) to join our dedicated clinical teams at Frimley Park Hospital and Wexham Park Hospital.

In this rewarding role, you'll provide expert mental health support to patients across various clinical areas. You'll be instrumental in delivering high-quality care, supporting colleagues through training and development, and promoting parity between mental and physical health within the general hospital setting.

As a valued member of the team, you'll:

Offer specialist advice and support to patients experiencing acute mental health challenges.

Contribute to staff development through guidance and training.

Champion mental health awareness and well-being across the Trust.

What we're looking for:

A qualified RMN with strong clinical and risk assessment skills.

In-depth knowledge of mental health conditions and psychosocial interventions.

A solid understanding of legal frameworks related to acute mental health care.

Someone who is proactive, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary setting.

If you're passionate about delivering outstanding mental health care and ready to take your career to the next level, we'd love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

To deliver high-quality, effective, and individualised nursing care that is compassionate, caring, and aligned with evidence-based professional practice.

To assess care needs and develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans without supervision.

Maintaining a safe environment for patients.

Collaborating across the multi-disciplinary team to ensure consistent and personalised care.

Contributing to the daily activities and treatment programmes.

To undertake mental health risk assessments and reduce vulnerable patients coming to harm.

To provide clinical areas with mental health advice, support, and expertise.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Date posted

03 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,205 to £47,084 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

151-KMU238

Job locations

Wexham Park Hospital and Frimley Park Hospital

Wexham Street, Slough, Berks. Portsmouth Road, Frimley, Surrey.

Slough and Frimley

SL2 4HL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse
Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

Leadership course/module or qualification
Management course or qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience working as an RMN post registration, demonstrating effective risk assessment and risk management experience
Have an excellent understanding and experience in working with patients who have experienced psychological trauma, demonstrating trauma-informed care
Experience in the delivery of clinical interventions
Experience working with patients who may be confused or present with challenging behaviour

Desirable

Experience working in Adult's and Children's mental health inpatient settings

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of relevant legislation, including the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, DOLS and other legislation applicable to the practice area
Demonstrable knowledge of the post-graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for patients in the designated field, including specialist knowledge of co-morbidity (physical and mental health) about acute and chronic conditions
Demonstrates excellent written and presentation skills
Can demonstrate good understanding of clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice
Able to work under pressure and deal with challenging situations

Desirable

Has participated in undertaking research and audit

Special Requirements

Essential

Ability to travel cross-site; Frimley Park Hospital and Wexham Park Hospital

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse
Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

Leadership course/module or qualification
Management course or qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience working as an RMN post registration, demonstrating effective risk assessment and risk management experience
Have an excellent understanding and experience in working with patients who have experienced psychological trauma, demonstrating trauma-informed care
Experience in the delivery of clinical interventions
Experience working with patients who may be confused or present with challenging behaviour

Desirable

Experience working in Adult's and Children's mental health inpatient settings

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of relevant legislation, including the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, DOLS and other legislation applicable to the practice area
Demonstrable knowledge of the post-graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for patients in the designated field, including specialist knowledge of co-morbidity (physical and mental health) about acute and chronic conditions
Demonstrates excellent written and presentation skills
Can demonstrate good understanding of clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice
Able to work under pressure and deal with challenging situations

Desirable

Has participated in undertaking research and audit

Special Requirements

Essential

Ability to travel cross-site; Frimley Park Hospital and Wexham Park Hospital

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital and Frimley Park Hospital

Wexham Street, Slough, Berks. Portsmouth Road, Frimley, Surrey.

Slough and Frimley

SL2 4HL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital and Frimley Park Hospital

Wexham Street, Slough, Berks. Portsmouth Road, Frimley, Surrey.

Slough and Frimley

SL2 4HL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)