Registered Mental Health Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Mill View Haven.

The Haven aims to prevent the need for A&E attendance where people are experiencing a mental health crisis and require a period of time (usually up to 23 hours) for assessment and support with onward care and treatment planning.

Haven Band 6 RMN

The Haven Mill View Hospital is an Urgent Care mental health assessment unit, providing a safe, therapeutic space for an extended and intensive period of support. We care for a small number of people at any time, meaning we can provide a person-centred and bespoke service.

We are currently looking for dynamic, caring, and passionate Band 6 nurses to join our close and supportive team.

The service operates 7 days a week, and weekend and evening work will be required.

We look forward to hearing from you and want to welcome you to our team!

Join our organisation rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC.

This post offers the Trust's £2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive for Band 6 Nurses & Practitioners (pro rata and subject to terms and conditions; please see attached Protocol Document for full details).

Main duties of the job

At the Haven, practitioners work with confidence and autonomy. They triage referrals to determine suitability and conduct thorough assessments over a 23-hour period.

Nurses safely plan onward care collaboratively with patients, families, and carers, enabling safe discharge and ongoing recovery from mental health crises.

Referrals are screened from various professionals including police, ambulance services, community mental health teams, and A&E liaison teams.

Working at The Haven offers opportunities to develop skills in holistic assessments, care and treatment planning, understanding mental health pathways, and collaborating with patients and their support networks.

About us

SPFT provides mental health and learning disability care across Sussex and Hampshire.

Living in Sussex offers:

• Travel between coast and countryside
• Access to Brighton and London
• Good transport links including Gatwick and Heathrow airports

We are rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC. Our staff survey shows 82% prioritize patient care, with high satisfaction in flexible working, team suggestions, and initiative opportunities.

Job responsibilities

Person specification Qualifications - Essential criteria

• Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
• Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health)
• Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Desirable: 2 years Band 6 experience

Job description Job responsibilities

Qualifications - Essential criteria

• Professional qualification
• Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
• Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health)
• Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Desirable: 2 years Band 6 experience

Knowledge/Experience - Essential criteria

• Relevant post-qualifying experience
• Experience working with severe mental health issues, especially in acute phases
• Experience supervising staff
• Experience within multidisciplinary teams
• Experience conducting clinical and risk assessments
• Experience in partnership working across agencies
• Understanding of clinical governance

Person Specification Qualifications

• Current registration as a mental health/LD/Adult nurse
• Mentorship Course/ENB completion
• Evidence of professional development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per year, pro rata for part-time.