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Mental Health Nurse work in Manchester

MCG Healthcare is a recruitment agency, currently recruiting for a large number of Mental Health Nurse roles with high pay rates in Manchester.

Specialising in providing permanent, temporary, and last minute cover for hospitals and other medical institutions across the UK. Find your next job with MCG Healthcare and make a difference every day.

FAQs about being a Mental Health Nurse

  • What can I do with a mental health nursing degree?

    With the right level of experience, you could become a sister or ward manager, running a ward or team of nurses in the community. Then you could go on to become a matron or director of nursing.

    With further study and experience, you could become an advanced nurse practitioner (ANP), clinical nurse specialist (CNS) or nurse consultant. Consultants work directly and independently with patients, carry out research and develop and deliver training.

    You could also train in health visiting, become self-employed or work overseas.


  • What jobs can a mental health nurse do?

     

    • Mental health nurse (RMN)
    • Forensic staff nurse
    • Staff nurse with NHS child and adolescent mental health services
    • Research nurse
    • Psychiatric liaison nurse

  • How much does a newly qualified mental health nurse earn?

    The average salary for a newly qualified mental health nurse is £25,000.


  • What band is a mental health nurse in?

    An RMN starts at band 5. Some roles can fall within band 6.


  • What are the shift patterns for a mental health nurse?

    Shift patterns vary, but the traditional hours are:

    Early: 07:00 to 15:00

    Late: 13:00 to 21:00 

    Long day: 07:00 to 21:00

    Night: 21:00 to 07:00


  • Is there flexibility with shift patterns?

    We’re able to agree unique shift patterns for our nurses at various hospitals. Call us to talk through the shift patterns you want and we’ll see if we can help.


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