Mental Health Nurse – Preston / Lancashire - Pulse

Job Title: Mental Health Nurse (Band 5) – Preston / Lancashire

Banding: Band 5 

Location: Preston, Lancashire

Rate: £26.77 - £40.74 per hour

Pulse Nursing is seeking compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Nurses to join our team in Preston and across Lancashire. If you're passionate about supporting individuals in the community with mental health needs and are looking to make a real difference, this is the opportunity for you. As a Mental Health Nurse working within the Community Mental Health sector, you will provide high-quality, person-centered care to individuals in the community, promoting their recovery and supporting their mental health needs. You will work in a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, and deliver care in a variety of community settings, helping patients to manage their conditions and live more fulfilling lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of mental health patients in the community
• Develop, implement, and review individualized care plans in collaboration with patients and their families
• Administer medications, monitor symptoms, and provide therapeutic interventions
• Support patients with managing their mental health, preventing relapse, and promoting recovery
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including psychologists, social workers, and healthcare professionals
• Provide crisis intervention and emotional support to patients in times of need
• Ensure the delivery of care in line with mental health legislation, safeguarding procedures, and professional standards

Exclusive Benefits:

• Weekly Pay: You’ll enjoy weekly payments, giving you financial flexibility and peace of mind.
• £500 Refer a Friend Scheme: Refer a friend or colleague and earn a £500 bonus.
• Dedicated Consultant Support: Receive guidance and support from a Pulse Nursing consultant who understands your career aspirations and goals.
• Access to a Variety of Roles: With Pulse, you can explore different roles and settings within the community mental health sector to enhance your career experience.
• A Chance to Make a Real Impact: Your work will support individuals on their journey to recovery, directly impacting their lives and well-being.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with valid NMC pin
• Previous experience in community mental health nursing 
• A compassionate, patient-focused approach to care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team
• A commitment to delivering high standards of care and supporting patient recovery

What are the next steps?

If you are interested in registering with us, would like to know more about this position or simply discuss any other opportunities we have, we would love to hear from you. You can register your interest on our website here: https://www.pulsejobs.com/candidate/register/

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.

Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organization (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.