Mental Health Clinical Nurse Uk Visa Sponsorship
Job Description
Mental Health Nurse – Strategic Clinical Role
Location: Cambridge University Hospitals (Addenbrooke’s Hospital)
Salary: Band 7 (Agenda for Change)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Closing Date: 12 June 2025
Interview Date: 26 June 2025
Shape the Future of Mental Health Care in Acute Settings
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Mental Health Nurse to play a leading role in the development and implementation of Cambridge University Hospitals’ mental health strategy. This is a unique opportunity to combine clinical leadership with service transformation, enhancing the quality and integration of mental health care in a leading acute hospital.
About the Role
In this influential role, you will embed mental health expertise across hospital services, ensuring the delivery of safe, compassionate, and holistic care to patients with mental health needs. You’ll act as a visible presence throughout the Trust, supporting staff with patient management and promoting excellence in mental health care.
You’ll also contribute significantly to staff development, delivering regular training and co-developing CUH’s mental health education programme—empowering clinical teams with the knowledge and confidence to manage mental health challenges.
While this role does not typically include routine weekend shifts, occasional support during high-demand periods may be requested, for which unsocial hours pay applies. Optional weekend bank shifts may also be available.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert advice to hospital staff on the care of patients with mental health conditions.
- Act as a trusted, visible clinical leader across departments.
- Lead and contribute to multidisciplinary discussions and care planning.
- Support collaborative working across CUH and with external mental health services.
- Co-develop and deliver the mental health education and training programme for staff.
- Drive service improvements in line with national mental health policy, including the NHS 10-Year Plan.
- Facilitate safe and appropriate care transitions in collaboration with mental health partners.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- NMC registration as a Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
- Demonstrated experience in mental health service improvement
- Strong collaborative working skills with a wide range of professionals and services
- Confidence delivering training and clinical education
- A passion for embedding mental health best practices in acute healthcare environments
Why Cambridge University Hospitals?
CUH NHS Foundation Trust is among the UK’s largest teaching Trusts, encompassing Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie Hospital. We offer local care and nationally recognised specialist services, supported by cutting-edge digital systems and a values-driven, inclusive culture.
What we offer:
- A dynamic and supportive team environment
- Access to career progression, CPD, and mentoring programmes
- Diverse specialities and research engagement opportunities
- Excellent staff facilities and a thriving campus community
- A high quality of life in the beautiful city of Cambridge
- Strong transport links (road, rail, and air)
Important Visa Information
Please note:
This role cannot be filled on a full-time, permanent basis by applicants on a Student Visa unless:
You’ve applied for a Graduate Visa, or
You will complete your course and apply for a Graduate Visa before your start date, or
The Trust has agreed to sponsor you under the Skilled Worker route, and you will complete your studies within 3 months of your expected start date.
For applicants requiring visa sponsorship, please ensure you are not applying from a Red List country. For full guidance, visit:
Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel – GOV.UK
Apply by: 12 June 2025
Interviews scheduled for: 26 June 2025
If you are ready to take your mental health nursing career to a strategic and influential level, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of mental health care at CUH.
