Posted 25 August 2026Mewsbrook House

RMN (Mental health nurse)

Mewsbrook House
West Sussex

Job details

  • Salary£22.75 per hourper hour
  • RoleNurse
  • HoursFull Time
  • LocationLittlehampton, West Sussex
  • Job ReferenceRMN

Job Summary

We are seeking a Mental Health Nurse that will provide high-quality, person-centred nursing care to residents with complex mental health needs, behaviours that challenges, cognitive impairment, and/or associated emotional and psychological difficulties. The right person, will promote residents' dignity, independence, safety, and overall wellbeing while supporting them to achieve the best possible quality of life.

We are currently not taking on any COS sponsorships 

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based nursing care.
  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans.
  • Support residents who may display behaviours that challenge in a calm, respectful, and therapeutic manner.
  • Provide safe, compassionate, and person-centred nursing care to residents with complex mental health and behavioural needs.
  • Complete comprehensive assessments of residents' physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs.
  • Promote least-restrictive practice and ensure any restrictive interventions are proportionate, lawful, necessary, and appropriately documented.
  • Administer medications and monitor residents' physical and mental wellbeing.
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, families, and external healthcare professionals.
  • Promote dignity, independence, and choice for every resident.
  • Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with CQC standards and professional guidelines.
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and support to care staff during shifts.
  • Respond appropriately to emergencies and changing clinical needs.

Requirements for the role:

  • Current NMC registration as an RMN.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience working with people with complex needs or behaviours that challenge.
  • A compassionate, patient, and resilient approach to care.
  • Strong clinical decision-making and organisational skills.
  • A commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
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