RMN, Healthcare, Healthcare Nursing

Location: East Sussex

Job Title:

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Location:

Mental Health Service

Reports to:

Charge Nurse
Salary: £35,000 - £39,000 per annum

Job Purpose

To deliver high-quality, safe, and person-centred mental health nursing care as part of the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will assess, plan, implement, and review care, ensuring compliance with the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, NMC Code, and organisational policies.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver prescribed nursing care to a defined caseload in partnership with patients and the MDT

Assess, plan, implement, and review care plans, including risk, physical health, and engagement plans

Act as Named Nurse, maintaining regular therapeutic contact with patients

Ensure care plans reflect patient choice, consent, and capacity

Monitor patient progress and respond appropriately to changes in mental or physical health

Administer and manage medication in line with Medicines Management policies and NMC standards

Contribute to ward rounds, CPA meetings, and MDT discussions

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records

Support, supervise, and delegate tasks to healthcare assistants as appropriate

Promote a safe environment and adhere to safeguarding, health & safety, and infection control procedures

Clinical Governance & Compliance

Work within the Mental Health Act 1983/2007 and Mental Capacity Act 2005

Adhere to CQC standards, organisational policies, and confidentiality requirements

Participate in audits, risk assessments, and incident reporting as required

Leadership & Development

Participate in supervision, appraisal, and revalidation

Undertake mandatory and role-specific training

Support and mentor junior staff where required

Person Specification

Essential:

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active NMC registration

Minimum 6-12 months post-registration experience

Good knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and NMC Code

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care

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