Registered Mental Health Nurse – CAMHS Ward
Full-time, permanent appointment
Salary of £37,500
Charlwood
Overview
Are you an experienced Mental Health Nurse (RMN) looking to work in a supportive inpatient environment where teamwork, compassion and professional development are genuinely prioritised?
This is an opportunity to join a well-established adolescent inpatient service, supporting young people aged 13–18 with a range of complex mental health needs. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team that values kindness, collaboration and high-quality, evidence-based care - while investing in your long-term career development and wellbeing.
This role is suitable for RMNs who have completed their Preceptorship and are seeking a meaningful position where they can make a real difference to young people’s lives.
Responsibilities
As a Registered Mental Health Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering safe, effective and compassionate care within a busy CAMHS inpatient setting. Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering high-quality, person-centred nursing care to young people with acute and complex mental health needs
- Undertaking comprehensive assessments and contributing to care planning, implementation and evaluation
- Promoting recovery-focused and trauma-informed care approaches
- Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues, contributing to positive team culture and professional development
- Monitoring, documenting and reporting changes in young people’s presentation and risk
- Maintaining accurate, timely and legally compliant clinical records
- Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective care delivery
Candidate Requirements
To be considered for this role, you will need:
- A recognised Mental Health Nursing qualification
- Active NMC registration
- Completion of your Preceptorship programme
- Experience working within inpatient mental health settings (NHS or private sector)
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A flexible, proactive and self-motivated approach
- A compassionate, empathetic and professional manner
- A commitment to high-quality, evidence-based and values-led care
- An understanding of safeguarding responsibilities when working with children and young people
Salary Package & Benefits
- Salary: £37,500 per annum
- Annual leave: Equivalent of 33 days including bank holidays, plus your birthday off
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
- Structured training and clear career development pathways
- Comprehensive wellbeing support and mental health resources
- Access to a rewards and discounts platform
- Blue Light Card eligibility
- Life assurance
- Pension contribution
- Instant access to earned wages and financial wellbeing support
- 24/7 GP access and second medical opinions
- Enhanced maternity benefits
- Free or subsidised meals
- Free onsite or local parking
Contact Details:
For more information or to apply, please contact Aleksandra Siedlecka at Compass Associates: [email protected] or call 02392316032
Recommendations:
Compass Associates is acting as a recruitment consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer a £500 John Lewis voucher for any successful referral we place into this or another permanent role.
