Salary guide
Mental Health Nurse
- Average salary
- £28,000 – £45,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
Healthcare
- The NHS employs over 40,000 mental health nurses
Other names this job is known by
- Psychiatric Nurse
- Mental Health Practitioner
Key responsibilities
- Care for patients with mental health conditions
- Assess and monitor mental health
- Administer medication and therapies
- Support daily living activities
- Educate patients and families
- Maintain records
- Liaise with healthcare teams
- Stay updated on mental health care
Skills and qualifications required
- Nursing degree and NMC registration
- Experience in mental health care
- Further training in mental health nursing (advantageous)
- Compassion and resilience
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Nurse
- Ward Manager
- Nurse Practitioner
- Clinical Educator
How to get the job
- Complete a nursing degree and register with the NMC
- Gain experience in mental health care
- Pursue specialist training
- Progress to senior or specialist roles
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