Staff Nurse RMN/RNLD

£35,000 - 37000 per year + Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones)

Hours: 37.5 per week

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive, multidisciplinary team environment caring for patients with acute mental health needs.

What We’re Looking For

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• Valid NMC Registration (RMN/RNLD).
• Evidence of post-registration professional development.
• A positive attitude and commitment to quality improvement.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of NMC standards, the Mental Health Act, and best practices.

Benefits

• Professional Development:
• Funded CPD courses and fully covered NMC registration fees.
• Opportunity to train as a Practice Supervisor/Assessor.
• Career progression pathways (e.g., Charge Nurse, Night Manager, Ward Manager).
• Team Support:
• Day shifts supported by Ward Managers, night shifts by Night Managers.
• On-site 24/7 Junior Doctor support, plus Consultant Psychiatrists on-call.
• Additional Perks:
• Extra day off for your birthday.
• Generous annual leave and study leave.
• Subsidized meals and free kitchen access (drinks, breakfast, fruit).
• Wellbeing fund to support team health and morale.
• Relocation package available.

Working Hours

Flexible shift patterns, including:

• Long days: 7:30am – 8:00pm.
• Nights: 7:30pm – 8:00am.

Part-time options also available.

About the Role

This position offers the chance to work across three small acute wards, each designed for a close-knit and community-focused experience:

• 12-bed male acute ward.
• 8-bed male acute ward.
• 8-bed female acute ward.

You’ll play a key role in a person-centred care environment, working with patients, families, and external agencies to support recovery and facilitate safe discharge back into the community.

If you’re ready to grow in a supportive, dynamic setting, this could be your next career step!

Merco is a reputable framework agency that has been recruiting clinical staff into the NHS and private sector since 2002.

For more information on this role, please do not hesitate to call Allison at MERCO on 0208 971 9740 or email your CV to allison.machon@merco.co.uk