Mental Health Nurse – Permanent Job NHS UK

Company: UK Medical Recruitment
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Mental Health Nurse – Permanent Job NHS UK

About the job

We are looking for Mental Health Nurses to start a career at one of the NHS Trusts in the UK. Locations: Bedfordshire, Cambridge, Hertfordshire, Essex, Milton Keynes, Norfolk, Norwich, Anglia, King’s Lynn, Hertfordshire, Suffolk, Blackpool, Leeds, Mid Yorkshire.

Requirements

Education

  • 10 years of schooling before entering the Nursing programme
  • Degree in Nursing (B, M, PhD)
  • Professional registration in the country of practice

English language

  • Intermediate English proficiency with the intention to take either IELTS or OET test:
    • IELTS (minimum score of 7.0 in listening, speaking, reading and 6.5 in writing)
    • OET (minimum score of B in listening, speaking, reading and C+ in writing)

Work experience

  • At least 6+ months in Mental Health / Psychiatry
  • Successful candidates will be expected to do the NMC registration (Nursing Medical Council).

NMC registration

  • Part 1: CBT (done online before nurses come to the UK)
  • Part 2: OSCE (nurses will sit this exam in the UK within 6 months from the employment start date)

Expenses

  • Covered by the Trust: OSCE, NMC registration, Visa costs, Travel expenses, Accommodation (up to 3 months)
  • Covered by the Nurse: IELTS/OET (£155), CBT (£83), NMC Application (£140), NMC Registration (£153)

Salary scale

Before completing the NMC registration: £21,800 (Band 4)

Once candidate completes the NMC registration: £25,900 (Band 5) – £31,360 (Band 6)

Successful candidates will be employed as Band 3 and will have a pay rise opportunity (Band 5) after they pass the OSCE exam which could be as soon as 3 months.

To apply for this role, please send your CV to apply@ukmedicaljobs.com.

Please mention on the email: IELTS/OET score, citizenship, specialty and years of experience.

Contact us on WhatsApp +44 (0)77 8882 1917 if you have any questions, we will reply to you within 24h.

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Posted: April 13th, 2026