Registered Mental Health Nurse

NHS; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scarborough is seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join its multi-disciplinary team at Danby Ward. The ideal candidate should have NMC registration and experience in mental health care. Responsibilities include administering medication, managing patient observations, and ensuring quality patient care. This role is suited for someone passionate about improving mental health services and willing to support patients through their recovery journey. Competitive training and induction provided.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have their NMC registration in place.
• Must have completed the preceptorship programme.
• Experience in mental health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Carry out patient care including medication administration.
• Coordinate shifts and manage patient observations.

Skills

Passion for mental health care

Experience in patient care

Team collaboration

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Go back Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Mental Health Nurse

The closing date is 12 January 2026

Calling RMNs . Are you passionate about mental health care and you ready for a new challenge? We are working differently and innovatively to optimise holistic and patient centred care. If you have a particular interest in mental health and want to develop your mental health skills then this role provides an exciting opportunity for you. TEWV is developing a forward thinking nursing vision and robust defined career pathways. As an RMN you may be responsible for the day to day running of the ward.

This post is not open to Newly Registered Nurses, candidates must have their NMC registration in place and successfully completed the preceptorship programme in order to be considered.

Main duties of the job

As a Registered Mental Health Nurse on Danby Ward, you will work alongside a team of nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists and medics as part of a large multi-disciplinary team approach striving towards excellent patient care. You will be expected to carry out all aspects of patient care including medication, one to one time with patients, observations including physical health observations, co-ordination of the shift and, depending on experience, nurse in charge. We offer a full induction process and training to ensure you have the required confidence, knowledge and skills for this role.

Each inpatient ward is fully equipped with activity and therapeutic spaces to enable patients to recover in a timely way so that they can be safely discharged back into their community with identified support packages.

About us

Cross Lane Hospital is a purpose built mental health hospital providing a range of services including 46 inpatient bedrooms with en-suite facilities for working age adults and older persons. Esk (female ward) and Danby (male ward) are both 13 bedded wards each.

The hospital has numerous vocational and therapeutic areas in a friendly,