Mental Health Nurse(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About the Role

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking compassionate and motivated Mental Health Nurses to join our Adult Inpatient Team. This role is based on Maple Ward, a Psychiatric Intensive Care unit within the Acute Care Pathway, primarily caring for adults aged 18–65.

You will work closely with a supportive multidisciplinary team (MDT), providing skilled nursing care and contributing to the delivery of high-quality, person-centered mental health services. The role offers the opportunity to supervise junior staff and students while helping to implement evidence-based care aligned with local and national guidance.

Key Responsibilities

As a Mental Health Nurse, you will:

Clinical Care

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care programmes for adults experiencing acute mental health episodes.
• Deliver direct nursing care to support the best possible health outcomes for patients.
• Use professional judgement and diagnostic reasoning in clinical decision-making.
• Support discharge planning and referrals to other health and social care services.
• Uphold patients’ rights under the Mental Health Act 1983

Team & Professional Practice

• Collaborate effectively with the MDT to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
• Supervise junior staff and students in clinical practice.
• Contribute to continuous service improvement initiatives and quality assurance processes.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation in line with professional standards: https://www.nmc.org.uk/standards

Health & Safety

Apply knowledge of clinical governance, safeguarding, and health and safety principles in practice:

• Safeguarding Adults
• Health & Safety in the NHS

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential:

• Registered Nurse (Mental Health / Learning Disability / Adult)
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Desirable:

Experience working in psychiatric intensive care or adult inpatient mental health settings.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engaging patients, families, and MDT colleagues.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage complex clinical situations safely.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Safeguarding, Legal & Regulatory Requirements

• This role requires an enhanced DBS check
• Applicants requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcome to apply
• Overseas applicants must provide criminal record certificates for countries lived in for 12+ months in the last 10 years
• Professional registration verification via NHS Careers
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of care

About the Employer

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust brings together expertise across mental health, learning disability, community, and physical health services. With over 13,000 staff working across 300+ sites, our mission is to deliver compassionate, accessible, and high-quality care.

By joining our team, you will have access to structured professional development, flexible working discussions, and the chance to contribute to service improvement in a transformative healthcare system.

Apply Now

If you are a dedicated Mental Health Nurse committed to delivering excellent care and supporting recovery in adults, we encourage you to apply by 22 March 2026.