Job Summary
Wirral Single Point of Access are looking to recruit an experienced, qualified Mental Health Nurse (RMHN). We are a dynamic assessment and signposting service for all new referrals into secondary care mental health services from the age of 18 upwards, and therefore includes working with adults and older adults, assessing organic and functional mental health problems.
Ideally the post holder will have a minimum of one year post‑registration experience and will be expected to work using a high level of expertise within the multidisciplinary team. The candidate should have sound working knowledge of the current spectrum of mental health disorders and the Mental Health Act.
We are looking for highly skilled and competent practitioners who are motivated and committed to delivering quality care with excellent communication and person‑centred skills.
The service operates from 8am‑6pm, Monday to Friday, and is Wirral wide. This position requires travel across a wide geographical area so access to a car and a full driving licence are essential.
Shortlisting & Interview
Shortlisting for this vacancy is due to be completed on 16th December and the proposed interview date is 13th January 2026.
Main Duties
The Mental Health Nurse must demonstrate a high level of clinical skills and experience of working within mental health at least to a Band 5 level.
Report writing and the ability to assess complex patients is essential. You will be an autonomous, independent practitioner within a small but dynamic team, and as this post involves working across a wide geographical area access to transport for work purposes is essential. In addition, the post holder will support the team in the continued transformation of Community Mental Health Services.
If you are keen to embrace new ideas, have significant mental health experience and are ready to consolidate your existing experience, we look forward to hearing from you.
About Us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all‑age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person‑centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcomes applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Details
* Date posted: 01 December 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: 6
* Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum (pro rata)
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Reference number: 373‑SMH2455‑A RR
* Job locations: Stein Centre, St Catherines Hospital, Derby Road, Birkenhead CH42 0LQ
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
* Recognised qualification in mental health – RMN
Desirable Qualifications
* Evidence of further professional development involving serious mental illness
* Willingness to undertake and complete nurse prescribing certificate
* Non‑medical prescribing certificate
Essential Knowledge & Expertise
* Knowledge and sensitivity to equal opportunities issues
* Sound knowledge of current professional staff development and continuous service improvement issues, particularly in the context of ADHD and personality disorder services
Desirable Knowledge & Expertise
* Information management and technology skills
Essential Experience
* A good amount of post‑registration experience or demonstrated competencies through a Personal Development Plan
Desirable Experience
* Multidisciplinary team work
Additional Information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome.
Applicants who meet the essential criteria may be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and the trust encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Employer Details
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Stein Centre, St Catherines Hospital
Derby Road
Birkenhead
CH42 0LQ
Employer website: CWP Website
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