Staff Nurse – RMN

Staff Nurse – RMN
CAMHS Inpatient Service – Mental Health
£36,000 - £38,500 + Welcome Bonus, Shift Enhancements & More!
Full-Time – Permanent

Chelmsford

Are you a dedicated RMN looking to make a real impact in young people’s lives?
 

Want to work somewhere you feel heard, respected, and supported to grow?
 

Looking to escape the red tape and rediscover why you went into nursing in the first place?

If so, this could be the ideal next step in your nursing journey.

Overview
 

Compass Associates are proud to partner with a leading private healthcare provider to support the growth of their newly opened CAMHS ward in Essex. With over 40 years of expertise in delivering exceptional mental health services, this provider is known for its commitment to innovation, compassion, and clinical excellence.

We are now seeking a skilled and compassionate Staff Nurse (RMN) to join the multi-disciplinary team within a specialist adolescent inpatient unit. Set in a calm, therapeutic environment surrounded by green space, the service supports young people experiencing a range of mental health challenges, offering structured and individualised treatment programmes.

You’ll play a central role in shaping the care journeys of young people and will be supported by experienced MDT colleagues, modern infrastructure, and a strong leadership team who genuinely invest in your development.

Criteria

• RMN Qualification with an active NMC PIN
• Minimum 6 months post-qualification experience in a mental health setting
• Experience within CAMHS or inpatient environments is desirable
• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to safeguarding and quality care

Your Role

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care to a defined caseload
• Assess, plan and implement care in collaboration with patients and families
• Act as a named nurse and contribute to multidisciplinary decision-making
• Take part in shift coordination as required, including nights and weekends
• Participate in reflective practice and professional development opportunities

Shift Pattern

This is a full-time role (37.5 hours), based on a rotational shift pattern that includes days, nights, and

weekends.

Interview Process

One-stage interview with the Ward Manager and members of the senior leadership team. Interviews can be arranged virtually or face-to-face.

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £38,500 per annum, depending on experience
• Shift enhancements for unsociable hours
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Birthday leave
• Enhanced parental leave packages
• Free meals and on-site parking
• Private healthcare options and pension scheme
• Access to funded qualifications & leadership development
• Healthcare cash plans, tech discounts & gym schemes
• Referral bonuses & long service awards

Contact Details

For further information or to apply, please contact Aleksandra Siedlecka at 02394 214 489 or via email at [email protected]

Compass Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy. Know someone perfect for the role? We offer £200 in John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation.