PCN Mental Health Nurse
K&W Healthcare Ltd
London, NW10 2PTView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£37,000 to £55,000
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
31 December 2026
72 days leftIn plain English
What this job actually involves
You will assess patients, create care plans and monitor medication as part of a mental health team. The role suits qualified mental health nurses who enjoy working with patients and families in community settings.
What you'll need
- Hold a Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification and be on the NMC register.
- Have at least two years of post‑registration experience in mental health.
- Be able to work well with a multidisciplinary team.
- Communicate clearly with patients, families and colleagues.
- Know current mental health legislation such as the Mental Health Act.
How to boost your chances
- Update your NMC registration and have your licence number ready for the application.
- Write examples of holistic assessments and care plans you have delivered.
- Highlight any experience of community mental health work on your CV.
- If you have MAPA training, mention it; if not, consider a short course before applying.
- Practice answering scenario questions about medication monitoring and risk assessment.
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Job description
As a Registered Mental Health Nurse at K&W Healthcare Ltd, you will play a pivotal role within a multi-disciplinary team in assessing, planning, and d...
- Undertake holistic assessments of patients health needs using an evidence-based framework and be able to assess and use sound clinical knowledge.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with patients and the multidisciplinary team.
- Monitor therapeutic response to prescribed medications and monitor their effectiveness, adhering to prescribed protocols.
- Mental Health Assessments: Clinicians should have experience in completing mental health assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions in community settings
- Provide support and education to patients and their families regarding mental health conditions and treatment plans.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Participate in regular team meetings, contributing to care planning and service development.
- Ensure adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and legislation, including the Mental Health Act.
- Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence-based care
In a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
- Undertake holistic assessments of patients health needs using an evidence-based framework and be able to assess and use sound clinical knowledge.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with patients and the multidisciplinary team.
- Monitor therapeutic response to prescribed medications and monitor their effectiveness, adhering to prescribed protocols.
- Mental Health Assessments: Clinicians should have experience in completing mental health assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions in community settings
- Provide support and education to patients and their families regarding mental health conditions and treatment plans.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Participate in regular team meetings, contributing to care planning and service development.
- Ensure adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and legislation, including the Mental Health Act.
- Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence-based care
In a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) qualification with a valid NMC registration.
- Minimum of 2-year post-registration experience in a mental health setting.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of current mental health legislation and best practices.
- Certification in Management of Actual or Potential Aggression (MAPA) or Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA).
- Experience in specialized areas such as eating disorders, addictions, or child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS).
- Community experience in mental health services for adults and older age adults with severe / significant mental illness
- V300 _ non-medical prescribing
K&W Healthcare s primary objective is to support GP
Practices and services across the Brent localities of Kingsbury, Willesden and
Wembley.Ouraim isto develop quality primary care for
patients within Brent and strive for continuous improvement in the delivery of
primary healthcare services across our GP practices.
K&W Healthcare is a GP-led organisation made up of 27 GP
practices serving a registered population of over 220,000 patients. We
are committed to improving the care provided to patients, reducing health
inequalities and raising the quality and standards of GP practices.
You can find out more about our governing body, member
practices and how we work with Brent Integrated Care Partnership to provide
better outcomes for our patients by clicking the button below.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
- Minimum of 2-year post-registration experience in a mental health setting.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of current mental health legislation and best practices.
Desirable
- Certification in Management of Actual or Potential Aggression (MAPA) or Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA).
- Experience in specialized areas such as eating disorders, addictions, or child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS).
- Community experience in mental health services for adults and older age adults with severe / significant mental illness
- V300 _ non-medical prescribing
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
10 September 2026
Last checked
10 September 2026
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