CAMHS Registered Mental Health Nurse (Nights)

Accrington

8 months ago

Applications closed

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) – CAMHS Night Shift

📍 Location: Near Accrington - Lancashire | 💷 Salary: £38,000 – £44,000 per annum
🕒 Hours: Full-time, Permanent, Night Shifts Only
🏥 Service: CAMHS – Inpatient / Residential Setting
📅 Start: ASAP

CAMHS Professionals is seeking a passionate and experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join our dedicated team working night shifts in our CAMHS (Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services) provision.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a specialist environment supporting young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs. We pride ourselves on delivering trauma-informed, compassionate care using evidence-based approaches like Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

⭐ What You’ll Do:

Provide high-quality, patient-centred care to young people with complex mental health needs

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Lead on clinical decision-making during night shifts and ensure safe, effective care

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Conduct thorough risk assessments and care planning in partnership with young people and their families

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Contribute to DBT-informed practices and a psychologically safe environment

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Supervise and support junior staff and contribute to clinical handovers

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Ensure compliance with CQC standards and maintain professional records

🔍 What We’re Looking For:

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Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with valid NMC PIN

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At least 6 months’ experience working within CAMHS or adolescent mental health settings

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Confident in managing challenging behaviour and risk during night shifts

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Understanding of therapeutic models (DBT desirable)

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Strong communicator and team player, with a reflective and proactive mindset

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Committed to safeguarding and quality improvement

🎁 What We Offer:

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💷 Salary between £38,000 – £44,000 per annum (based on experience)

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🧠 Full DBT training and clinical development opportunities

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🛏 Night shift-only role for work-life balance

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🧑‍⚕️ Supervision, CPD, and professional growth pathways

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💼 Employee Assistance Programme

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🏖 Up to 2 weeks paid sick leave (on 12-month rolling basis)

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👕 Casual dress and on-site parking

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💬 Supportive, values-led multidisciplinary team environment

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