Staff Nurse- Neuropsychiatry (RMN, RN-LD)

NHS

  • London
  • £37,259-45,356 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 hours ago
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)/LD Nurse to join Neuropsychiatry service at the world-renowned National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, part of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.This is a unique role working with patients presenting with complex neuropsychiatric conditions, including functional neurological disorder (FND), Parkinson's Disease, Epilepsy etc. You will work as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, delivering patient-centred care in inpatient service.Main duties of the jobWe are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate RMN/LD Nurse with experience in mental health care. You should have excellent clinical skills, the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary setting, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.In return, we offer:o The chance to work in a globally recognised neurological hospitalo Ongoing training and professional development opportunitieso A supportive environment that values kindness, teamwork, safety and continues improvement.If you are passionate about mental health and want to contribute to advancing care in neuropsychiatry, we would love to hear from youAbout usUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland StreetWe are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.DetailsDate posted02 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£37,259 to £45,356 a year per annum inclusive of HCASContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number309-UCLH-6773Job locationsNational Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLHQueen SquareLondonWC1N 3BGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff** UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff** UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?Person SpecificationKnowledge and QualificationsEssential
  • Registered Nurse RMN or RNLD
Desirable
  • Registered Nurse RGN-RMN (dual trained)
  • Relevant qualification/experience
ExperienceEssential
  • Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate.
  • Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role. Minimum 1-2 years relevant clinical experience
  • Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
  • Demonstrates awareness of research/evidence-based practice
Professional Development & EducationEssential
  • Demonstrates an awareness of role of facilitator.
  • Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
Skills and AbilitiesEssential
  • Communication & Customer Care
  • Personal & people development Demonstrates evidence of commitment to professional development.
  • Quality and service improvement
  • Information processing (IT skills)
  • Willing to work on established Nursing.
  • Information System, EPR or the relevant information system related to post
Personal and People DevelopmentEssential
  • Able to work well as part of a team.
  • Able to work on/under own initiative.
  • Able to prioritise own workload.
  • Good leadership skills
  • Demonstrates an understanding of equal opportunities.
  • Able to communicate effectively verbally and written.
  • Flexible approach to shift patterns.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of equal opportunities.
  • Able to articulate reasons for desire to work in this clinical area
Specific RequirementsEssential
  • Work Pattern Flexible approach to shift patterns
  • Physical Effort (e.g., lifting and handling requirements including PMVA)
  • Able to move & handle patients and equipment using suitable aids
  • Physical skills (e.g., requirement for speed and accuracy, hand-eye co-ordination
Person SpecificationKnowledge and QualificationsEssential
  • Registered Nurse RMN or RNLD
Desirable
  • Registered Nurse RGN-RMN (dual trained)
  • Relevant qualification/experience
ExperienceEssential
  • Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate.
  • Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role. Minimum 1-2 years relevant clinical experience
  • Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
  • Demonstrates awareness of research/evidence-based practice
Professional Development & EducationEssential
  • Demonstrates an awareness of role of facilitator.
  • Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
Skills and AbilitiesEssential
  • Communication & Customer Care
  • Personal & people development Demonstrates evidence of commitment to professional development.
  • Quality and service improvement
  • Information processing (IT skills)
  • Willing to work on established Nursing.
  • Information System, EPR or the relevant information system related to post
Personal and People DevelopmentEssential
  • Able to work well as part of a team.
  • Able to work on/under own initiative.
  • Able to prioritise own workload.
  • Good leadership skills
  • Demonstrates an understanding of equal opportunities.
  • Able to communicate effectively verbally and written.
  • Flexible approach to shift patterns.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of equal opportunities.
  • Able to articulate reasons for desire to work in this clinical area
Specific RequirementsEssential
  • Work Pattern Flexible approach to shift patterns
  • Physical Effort (e.g., lifting and handling requirements including PMVA)
  • Able to move & handle patients and equipment using suitable aids
  • Physical skills (e.g., requirement for speed and accuracy, hand-eye co-ordination

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