Registered Mental Health Nurse

Company: Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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Location: East Midlands
Job Description:

Join our dynamic and compassionate team on our Female Acute Mental Health Ward, where no two days are the same and your contribution genuinely makes a difference. As a Band 5 Registered, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person‑centred care to women experiencing acute mental health challenges. You will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, contributing to assessments, care planning, risk management, and therapeutic interventions. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical skills in a fast‑paced inpatient environment, supported by experienced colleagues and strong leadership.

You will:

  • Work as part of a team responsible for the delivery of Patient/Client Centred Care.
  • Promote and support service user and carer involvement as autonomy and choices are an integral part of the philosophy of the Trust.
  • Respond to the needs of people in an honest, non‑judgemental and open manner which respects the rights of individuals and groups.
  • Work closely with colleagues to ensure that clinical services are delivered to the highest standard and in accordance with the most recent evidence based guidance.
  • As a registered nurse, be personally accountable for your professional practice that will be delivered in accordance with the legal and professional responsibilities outlined by the NMC.
  • Ensure that services are provided in a safe and supportive environment and at all times adopt a professional approach to your work promoting a positive image to services users/carers and the general public.

    We are looking for nurses who are patient‑focused, resilient, and passionate about mental health. In return you will benefit from structured development opportunities, access to clinical supervision, and the chance to positively influence the recovery journey of the women we care for.

    Join ‘Team Derbyshire Healthcare’ and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people’s lives’.

    Commitment to flexible working where this is possible.

  • 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service
  • Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
  • Generous NHS pension scheme
  • Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
  • Health service discounts and online benefits
  • Incremental pay progression
  • Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
  • Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
  • Health and wellbeing opportunities
  • Structured learning and development opportunities

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Posted: April 4th, 2026