Registered Nurse(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About the Role

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse (RNLD or RMN) to join a specialist Health & Justice Rehabilitation Service.

The team works with individuals who have mental health conditions, learning disabilities, and/or autism, many of whom have had involvement with the criminal justice system. The focus is on supporting recovery and helping people transition safely from hospital into the community.

This role is ideal for a nurse who values compassionate care, patient independence, and long-term rehabilitation outcomes.

What You’ll Be Doing
Clinical & Leadership Responsibilities
Take responsibility for day-to-day shift coordination
Ensure care is delivered safely and to a high professional standard
Support and guide a multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
Administer medication and monitor treatment plans
Patient-Centred Care
Build therapeutic relationships with service users
Support individuals to improve their quality of life and independence
Deliver care tailored to patients’ mental health and learning disability needs
Promote recovery through structured rehabilitation approaches
Teamwork & Collaboration
Work closely with:
Psychiatrists
Psychologists
Social workers
Support staff
Liaise with families, carers, and external agencies
Contribute to a collaborative and supportive care environment
About the Organisation

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is dedicated to delivering high-quality mental health and learning disability services across the North East and Yorkshire.

The Trust places strong emphasis on:

Staff wellbeing and professional development
Continuous learning and career progression
Delivering compassionate, patient-centred care
What You’ll Need
Essential Qualifications
Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (RNLD or RMN)
Completion of preceptorship programme
Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Willingness to work towards Practice Assessor/Mentor qualification
Clinical supervision training (or willingness to complete within 6 months)
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
Experience working with:
Mental health conditions
Learning disabilities
Working in a person-centred therapeutic environment
Collaborating within multi-disciplinary teams
Understanding of:
Mental Health Act
Mental Capacity Act
Safeguarding procedures
Experience in clinical risk assessment and management
Knowledge of medicines management, including injections
Key Skills
Strong communication skills, including handling sensitive information
Ability to lead and prioritise within a team
Calm, resilient, and confident approach in challenging situations
Ability to build trust and rapport with vulnerable individuals
Important Information for Applicants
NMC Registration Requirement

You must be registered with the UK nursing regulator.
👉 https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/

Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship

This role may be eligible for visa sponsorship (subject to criteria).
👉 https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

A DBS check is required due to working with vulnerable individuals.
👉 https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record

Overseas Criminal Record Checks

International applicants must provide police clearance where required.
👉 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

NHS Careers Guidance

Explore nursing careers and NHS pathways.
👉 https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/

Why Join This Service?

Be part of a specialist and meaningful area of nursing
Work in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment
Access opportunities for professional development and progression
Make a genuine difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals
Gain experience in forensic and rehabilitation care pathways