Senior Mental Health Nurse (Band 6 Equivalent)
Full Time | Permanent | Remote (with occasional travel)
Salary: Up to £50,000 + Car Allowance
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Nursing Mental Health Team, supporting supported living and residential services across the organisation.
This is a primarily remote role with occasional travel required for meetings, service reviews, and training. It offers the opportunity to work at a senior clinical level while maintaining flexibility and autonomy.
The Role
As a Senior Mental Health Nurse, you will provide clinical oversight, leadership, and specialist mental health support across supported living and residential settings. You will play a key role in promoting recovery-focused, person-centred care while ensuring high clinical standards and regulatory compliance.
You will work closely with service managers, support staff, external professionals, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure individuals with complex mental health needs receive safe, effective, and responsive care.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide senior clinical guidance and oversight to supported living and residential services
* Support risk assessment, crisis management, and care planning processes
* Offer specialist advice on complex mental health presentations
* Strengthen clinical governance and ensure adherence to best practice standards
* Deliver training, mentorship, and clinical supervision to staff teams
* Liaise with external professionals including CMHTs, crisis teams, and inpatient services
* Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives
Essential Requirements
* Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active NMC registration
* Significant post-qualification experience in mental health services
* Strong background in Crisis Team, Community Mental Health, or Acute settings
* Experience supporting individuals with complex and high-risk presentations
* Sound knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, and clinical governance
* Excellent communication and leadership skills
* Full UK driving licence
What We Offer
* Salary up to £50,000 (depending on experience)
* Car allowance
* Remote working with structured autonomy
* Full-time permanent contract
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression
* Supportive and forward-thinking clinical leadership team
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and experienced mental health nurse with a crisis, acute, or community background who is ready to step into a senior clinical role with strategic impact.
To apply or request further information, please submit your CV and a brief supporting statement outlining your relevant experience.