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Mental Health Nurse work in Cumbria

Find the Mental Health Nurse job of your dreams in the Cumbria area with MCG Healthcare. We are a specialist recruitment agency with a broad network of clients and incredible opportunities available right now.

Browse through all of our job opportunities for Mental Health Nurse work in Cumbria. We also have consultants available to all of our registered candidates to help you find exactly what you are looking for.

FAQs about being a Mental Health Nurse

  • What can I do with a mental health nursing degree?

    With the right level of experience, you could become a sister or ward manager, running a ward or team of nurses in the community. Then you could go on to become a matron or director of nursing.

    With further study and experience, you could become an advanced nurse practitioner (ANP), clinical nurse specialist (CNS) or nurse consultant. Consultants work directly and independently with patients, carry out research and develop and deliver training.

    You could also train in health visiting, become self-employed or work overseas.


  • What jobs can a mental health nurse do?

     

    • Mental health nurse (RMN)
    • Forensic staff nurse
    • Staff nurse with NHS child and adolescent mental health services
    • Research nurse
    • Psychiatric liaison nurse

  • How much does a newly qualified mental health nurse earn?

    The average salary for a newly qualified mental health nurse is £25,000.


  • What band is a mental health nurse in?

    An RMN starts at band 5. Some roles can fall within band 6.


  • What are the shift patterns for a mental health nurse?

    Shift patterns vary, but the traditional hours are:

    Early: 07:00 to 15:00

    Late: 13:00 to 21:00 

    Long day: 07:00 to 21:00

    Night: 21:00 to 07:00


  • Is there flexibility with shift patterns?

    We’re able to agree unique shift patterns for our nurses at various hospitals. Call us to talk through the shift patterns you want and we’ll see if we can help.


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