Mental Health Lead Nurse
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SOC 2235 (96% match) is an eligible occupation, and Electus Healthcare is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2235 Registered mental health nurses Most likely code | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
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About the role
Job Description
Location: Saintfield Lodge Care Home, 4 Old Saintfield Road, Carryduff
The Mental Health Lead Nurse will provide clinical leadership and specialist mental health expertise within a care home setting. This candidate will support residents with a range or enduring and complex mental health needs, ensuring that the care is person centered, safe, recovery focused and evidence based in accordance with professional standards, legislation and policies. The role will entail providing clinical supervision, education and support to the care team and contribute to the continuous improvement of mental health care within the service.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Saintfield Lodge Care Home, 4 Old Saintfield Road, Carryduff
The Mental Health Lead Nurse will provide clinical leadership and specialist mental health expertise within a care home setting. This candidate will support residents with a range or enduring and complex mental health needs, ensuring that the care is person centered, safe, recovery focused and evidence based in accordance with professional standards, legislation and policies. The role will entail providing clinical supervision, education and support to the care team and contribute to the continuous improvement of mental health care within the service.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a clinical lead for mental health within the care home.
- Provide specialist advice and guidance to staff regarding the individuals needs.
- Promote a person centered, recovery focused and trauma informed approach to care.
- Undertake or contribute to comprehensive mental health assessments, intervention, monitoring, and review of their mental health needs. Identify changes in presentation, behaviour or mental state and ensure appropriate action.
- Promote positive risk taking and least restrictive approaches where appropriate.
- Support residents to develop coping strategies and maintain emotional wellbeing.
- Act as a key point of contact for mental health-related safeguarding concerns.
- Support the safe management and administration of prescribed medication. Monitor residents for therapeutic effects, side effects and changes in presentation associated with medication. Educate staff on the importance of safe monitoring of psychotropic medication and need for regular review.
- Provide clinical supervision, support/guidance to nursing and care staff. Support staff to develop their competence and confidence when recognising and responding to mental health needs. Support new staff through induction and ongoing development.
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Desirable skills and attributes:
- NMC Pin (Required)
- Mental Health nursing qualification
- Experience working within a mental health setting
- Bespoke mental health training in trauma informed care and/or behavioral support approaches.
- Experience of clinical supervision and staff development.
- Experience of clinical governance, quality improvement and auditing processes
About The Company
Electus Healthcare, a Northern Ireland based Care Home provider specialising in Nursing, Residential, Mental Health, Dementia, Learning Disability and Physical Disability Care.
The word Electus means 'Chosen' in Latin. Electus Healthcare’s vision is to provide exceptional care by people who have ‘Chosen to Care’.
We foster a culture where our People embody our Values and Behaviours, embracing Inclusivity, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our Mission - To enable Residents to have a meaningful, fulfilled, and independent life, within a ‘risk safe’ and well led environment.
Company Culture
Electus Healthcare are a new and dynamic healthcare provider, specialising in delivering the highest possible standards of person centred care. Electus have eight care homes in Northern Ireland, offering a range of services from nursing, dementia, mental health and complex needs care.
Would you like to join our amazing team of healthcare professionals? Electus are devoted to the professional development of all our team members, investing in a wide range of training and skill building opportunities that help to boost confidence and ability.
The Electus culture promotes team working and supporting one another to provide the best care possible for our residents.
Required Criteria
- Registered Nurse on the live NMC register
- Experienced in Care Setting
Contract Typefulltime
Salary£23.50 Hourly
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Electus Healthcare, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Registered mental health nurses (SOC 2235) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~20k in sampleSOC 2235
- Middle half £32,240–48,256
- Median £39,260
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