Registered Mental Health Nurse/Mental Health Practitioner

Holland & Barrett; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse/Mental Health Practitioner to provide comprehensive mental health support for students. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in mental health settings. Responsibilities include safeguarding practices and collaboration across teams. This role offers a salary range of £33,987 - £41,757 FTE per annum and various employee benefits including professional development support and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite fitness facilities

Employee Discounts Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification in mental health.
• Experience with individuals facing mental health difficulties.
• Understanding of safeguarding in educational environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health care for students.
• Lead safeguarding practices and comply with regulations.
• Collaborate with teams and manage professional standards.

Skills

Experience in mental health settings

Understanding of safeguarding

Knowledge of mental health risk behaviours

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification or equivalent

Job description

Registered Mental Health Nurse/Mental Health Practitioner

Registered Mental Health Nurse/Mental Health Practitioner

£33,987 - £41,757 FTE per annum (Dependent on experience & qualifications)

37.5 hours per week (job share or term time only considered)(combination of days and evenings)

Permanent

About the Role

• Provide comprehensive mental health care for students, including assessments, interventions, risk management, first aid, drop-ins, and follow-up of non-attendance.
• Lead safeguarding practice, acting on concerns promptly, complying with safeguarding, Prevent and Mental Capacity legislation, and protecting children and vulnerable adults.
• Work collaboratively across teams and agencies, contributing to multi‑agency plans, Fitness to Study/Reside reviews, departmental meetings, and residential support services.
• Maintain professional standards and governance, including accurate confidential records, consent to care, NMC Code compliance, and robust documentation.
• Promote wellbeing, equality and prevention, delivering health promotion, student workshops, staff CPD, and supporting inductions and awareness initiatives.
• Engage in leadership and professional development, contributing to steering groups, influencing policy, reviewing disclosures, and maintaining mandatory training and flexible working commitments.

About You

• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. Registered Mental Health Nurse, Counsellor, Social Worker, Psychotherapist, or related degree/diploma).
• Experience working in a mental health setting with individuals experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection within a college or educational environment.
• Knowledge and awareness of mental health risk behaviours.
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

About Us

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side‑by‑side on a beautiful 360‑hectare campus. We provide world‑class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college‑level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A‑levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi‑faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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The closing date for receipt of applications is 4 th January 2026.

Interviews will be held on w/c 12 th January 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.