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Band 7 Senior Mental Health Practitioner

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Empowering young minds and changing futures.</strong></p> <p><strong>You are someone who cares deeply about making a difference, not just for today but for a young persons entire future.</strong></p> <p>You bring a blend of <strong>clinical expertise, compassion and creativity,</strong> ready to meet children and young people where they are <strong>and help them move forward with confidence.</strong></p> <p>You will need to be a <strong>qualified Mental Health Practitioner</strong>, confident in using therapeutic interventions <strong>like CBT or solution focused techniques</strong>, and experienced in working with children, young people and families, especially those facing emotional or behavioural challenges. <strong>We are also very happy to consider qualified Education Mental Health Practitioners for this role.</strong></p> <p><strong>But it is not just about what you know, it is how you connect.</strong> You are a <strong>natural collaborator,</strong> able to build trusted relationships with schools, families and multi agency partners, and <strong>you understand the power of early support in educational settings</strong>. Safeguarding, risk management and communication come naturally to you, not as tick boxes but as vital tools for building trust and safety.</p> <p>You are <strong>reflective, adaptable and committed to learning,</strong> with the drive to <strong>grow professionally</strong> and the values to guide others through difficult moments with <strong>hope and respect.</strong></p> <p><strong>If you are excited by the chance to work in an amazing supportive forward thinking team and to use your skills to help children and young people thrive, we would love to hear from you.</strong></p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>We are looking for&nbsp;<strong>a compassionate, motivated, and skilled professional</strong>&nbsp;to join us as an&nbsp;<strong>Mental Health Practitioner</strong>. You`ll be passionate about improving mental health outcomes for children and young people,<strong>&nbsp;thrive in collaborative environments</strong>, and be ready to make a real difference in educational settings.</p> <p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p> <ul>  <li>Hold a relevant qualification such as EMHP, CYP IAPT, Registered Social Worker, or Registered Mental Health Nurse.</li>  <li>Proven ability to deliver 1:1 therapeutic interventions with children, families, and groups, including parenting programs.</li>  <li>Experience conducting mental health assessments, evaluating risks, and taking appropriate action.</li>  <li>Strong knowledge of safeguarding, educational environments, and capacity and consent issues, including Gillick competence.</li>  <li>Experience supporting children with social, emotional, or behavioural difficulties, anxiety, and mood disorders.</li>  <li>Exceptional communication, organisational skills, and a self-motivated, team-focused approach.</li> </ul> <p> Additional qualifications like a teaching degree, Youth Mental Health First Aid training, or an advanced degree are welcomed but not essential. Experience in healthcare or education settings, working with looked-after children or vulnerable groups, and monitoring outcomes would further enhance your application. Familiarity with delivering group interventions and navigating complex social systems is also beneficial.</p> <p><strong>If this sounds like youwe`d love to see your application.</strong></p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Established for over 30 years, Compass is a national charity which works in communities across the UK providing services spanning substance misuse treatment and rehabilitation, early interventions for vulnerable young people, school-aged health programmes and associated prevention as well as treatment and health promotion initiatives.</p> <p>All Compass posts are subject to appropriate level DBS checks.</p> <p>We positively encourage applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation, and encourage applications from people who have experiences in life which enrich skills and empathy. This is part of our commitment to equality and developing a truly inclusive and representative workforce.</p> <p>We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.</p> <p><strong>Benefits</strong></p> <p>We offer a range of benefits including:</p> <ul>  <li>27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time (pro rata)</li>  <li>Life assurance at 2 x basic salary</li>  <li>Competitive contributory pension scheme</li>  <li>24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service</li>  <li>Enhanced sick pay</li>  <li>Excellent learning &amp; development opportunities and career progression</li>  <li>Annual performance/salary review</li> </ul> <p><strong>Help us to make a positive change to the lives of children and young people!</strong></p>  <p><strong>Closing date</strong>: 25/11/2025</p> <p><strong>Interview date</strong>: 4/12/2025</p> #LI-BE1 #CompBloom


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>13 November 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Other</p>

    
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
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      £31,962 to £39,172 a year
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
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  <p>660</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Unit 8, Balfour Court</p>
      <p>Off Hough Lane</p>
      <p>Leyland</p>
      <p>Lancashire</p>
      <p>PR25 2TF</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p><strong>Empowering young minds and changing futures.</strong></p> <p><strong>You are someone who cares deeply about making a difference, not just for today but for a young persons entire future.</strong></p> <p>You bring a blend of <strong>clinical expertise, compassion and creativity,</strong> ready to meet children and young people where they are <strong>and help them move forward with confidence.</strong></p> <p>You will need to be a <strong>qualified Mental Health Practitioner</strong>, confident in using therapeutic interventions <strong>like CBT or solution focused techniques</strong>, and experienced in working with children, young people and families, especially those facing emotional or behavioural challenges. <strong>We are also very happy to consider qualified Education Mental Health Practitioners for this role.</strong></p> <p><strong>But it is not just about what you know, it is how you connect.</strong> You are a <strong>natural collaborator,</strong> able to build trusted relationships with schools, families and multi agency partners, and <strong>you understand the power of early support in educational settings</strong>. Safeguarding, risk management and communication come naturally to you, not as tick boxes but as vital tools for building trust and safety.</p> <p>You are <strong>reflective, adaptable and committed to learning,</strong> with the drive to <strong>grow professionally</strong> and the values to guide others through difficult moments with <strong>hope and respect.</strong></p> <p><strong>If you are excited by the chance to work in an amazing supportive forward thinking team and to use your skills to help children and young people thrive, we would love to hear from you.</strong></p>
  

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p><strong>Empowering young minds and changing futures.</strong></p> <p><strong>You are someone who cares deeply about making a difference, not just for today but for a young persons entire future.</strong></p> <p>You bring a blend of <strong>clinical expertise, compassion and creativity,</strong> ready to meet children and young people where they are <strong>and help them move forward with confidence.</strong></p> <p>You will need to be a <strong>qualified Mental Health Practitioner</strong>, confident in using therapeutic interventions <strong>like CBT or solution focused techniques</strong>, and experienced in working with children, young people and families, especially those facing emotional or behavioural challenges. <strong>We are also very happy to consider qualified Education Mental Health Practitioners for this role.</strong></p> <p><strong>But it is not just about what you know, it is how you connect.</strong> You are a <strong>natural collaborator,</strong> able to build trusted relationships with schools, families and multi agency partners, and <strong>you understand the power of early support in educational settings</strong>. Safeguarding, risk management and communication come naturally to you, not as tick boxes but as vital tools for building trust and safety.</p> <p>You are <strong>reflective, adaptable and committed to learning,</strong> with the drive to <strong>grow professionally</strong> and the values to guide others through difficult moments with <strong>hope and respect.</strong></p> <p><strong>If you are excited by the chance to work in an amazing supportive forward thinking team and to use your skills to help children and young people thrive, we would love to hear from you.</strong></p>
    
  


      
  
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Core professional &amp;/or clinical qualification (e.g. EMHP, CWP, PMHW) with associated professional registration as appropriate.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working with CYPF facing mental &amp; emotional health challenges</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Youth Mental Health First Aid trained.</li>
          
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        <li>Experience of working therapeutically with CYP with mild to moderate mental health needs.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of delivery of evidenced based psychological intervention for anxiety and low mood in children and young people.</li>
        
        <li>Experience supporting CYPF to improve skills, knowledge &amp; confidence in the self-management of mild mental health &amp; emotional wellbeing issues.</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of safeguarding issues</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of capacity and consent issues including Gillick competence</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others </li>
        
        <li>Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Experience of monitoring and recording outcome measures for childrens emotional wellbeing</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working in education, communities and/or social systems and environments, who may have conflicting priorities or agendas</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with looked after children</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with other vulnerable groups</li>
          
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        <li>Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic emotional wellbeing interventions with children</li>
        
        <li>Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic emotional wellbeing advice and support with families</li>
        
        <li>Ability to take appropriate action to mitigate or manage risk</li>
        
        <li>Excellent oral and written communication skills</li>
        
        <li>Excellent time management and organisational skills</li>
        
        <li>Able to work all year round and flexibly as part of a team to best meet business need.</li>
        
        <li>Ongoing commitment to maintain professional registration requirements.</li>
        
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Core professional &amp;/or clinical qualification (e.g. EMHP, CWP, PMHW) with associated professional registration as appropriate.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with CYPF facing mental &amp; emotional health challenges</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Youth Mental Health First Aid trained.</li>
            
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            Experience
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Experience of working therapeutically with CYP with mild to moderate mental health needs.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of delivery of evidenced based psychological intervention for anxiety and low mood in children and young people.</li>
          
          <li>Experience supporting CYPF to improve skills, knowledge &amp; confidence in the self-management of mild mental health &amp; emotional wellbeing issues.</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of safeguarding issues</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of capacity and consent issues including Gillick competence</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others </li>
          
          <li>Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders</li>
          
          </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Experience of monitoring and recording outcome measures for childrens emotional wellbeing</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working in education, communities and/or social systems and environments, who may have conflicting priorities or agendas</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working with looked after children</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working with other vulnerable groups</li>
            
            </ul>
        
      
      
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            Additional Criteria
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic emotional wellbeing interventions with children</li>
          
          <li>Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic emotional wellbeing advice and support with families</li>
          
          <li>Ability to take appropriate action to mitigate or manage risk</li>
          
          <li>Excellent oral and written communication skills</li>
          
          <li>Excellent time management and organisational skills</li>
          
          <li>Able to work all year round and flexibly as part of a team to best meet business need.</li>
          
          <li>Ongoing commitment to maintain professional registration requirements.</li>
          
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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
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      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
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          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Compass</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Unit 8, Balfour Court</p>
      <p>Off Hough Lane</p>
      <p>Leyland</p>
      <p>Lancashire</p>
      <p>PR25 2TF</p>
    
  

  
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        <p><a href="https://www.compass-uk.org/" target="_blank">https://www.compass-uk.org/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
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        <p>Compass</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Unit 8, Balfour Court</p>
          <p>Off Hough Lane</p>
          <p>Leyland</p>
          <p>Lancashire</p>
          <p>PR25 2TF</p>
        
      

      
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        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.compass-uk.org/" target="_blank">https://www.compass-uk.org/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Mental Health Practitioner

<p><strong>Client Name: </strong>Cheshire &amp; Wirral Partnership<br><strong>Role:</strong> Mental Health Nurse<br><strong>Rates:</strong> 15.94 - 33.35 per hour<br><strong>Shifts:</strong> Flexible hours, with shifts available throughout the day, night and at weekends.</p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>Access to Care4Carers - our support service to help support your mental health and wellbeing and enable you to deliver outstanding care.</li><li>Competitive pay rates</li><li>First sight of agency nursing shifts across multiple trusts</li><li>Next-day payroll</li><li>Block bookings in your favourite locations</li><li>Excellent support from your own dedicated consultant</li><li>Revalidation support</li><li>24/7/365 service - we're available when you need us</li></ul><p>Do you enjoy providing vital support and care to people experiencing mental health issues? With the number of people in the UK being diagnosed with a mental health condition on the rise, specialists in this area are currently highly sought after. If you are passionate about playing an important part in improving the lives of the individuals in your care, one of our Mental Health Nurse jobs could be perfect for you.</p><p>Medacs Healthcare is looking for nursing professionals who specialise in mental health to work flexible shifts in the mental health wards located within Macclesfield General Hospital. Responsible for forming trusting relationships with your patients, your goal will be to help those individuals to lead happier, healthier lives. You should be a fully qualified Mental Health Nurse, who is registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.</p><p>You will primarily be working with people experiencing a range of mental health illnesses including, but not limited to; depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, OCD, eating disorders, paranoia, psychosis, schizophrenia and generalised behavioural or emotional problems. It is a varied position where you will not only use traditional medical and nursing techniques to monitor patients' physical and mental health but will provide a great deal of emotional support too. You will assist people in taking medications correctly, advise on social activities and available therapies to help their wellbeing. Often you will be a shoulder to cry on and an ear to listen.</p><p>Communication and interpersonal skills will be key to your role when working with patients and their families/carers too. Often, those requiring mental health support will be vulnerable, frightened, or distressed and you will need to be confident and well-practised in providing both reassurance and encouragement. You should be empathetic, caring and have a good understanding of the full range of mental health disorders so that you can treat patients with differing needs accordingly.</p><p><strong>General key skills</strong> <br>In addition to your qualifications, as a Mental Health Nurse, you will have:</p><ul><li>A good understanding of mental health conditions, symptoms, and treatments</li><li>First-class communication skills</li><li>The ability to establish trusting relationships quickly</li><li>Strong judgement</li><li>The ability to make important, life-changing (and lifesaving) decisions</li><li>Persuasiveness</li><li>Empathy and understanding</li><li>Excellent listening skills</li><li>Excellent organisation and time management skills</li><li>Stamina and good under pressure</li><li>Resilience, the ability to instil some emotional distance and switch off outside of work</li><li>The ability to work as part of a wider team</li><li>A genuine passion for improving people's lives and wellbeing</li></ul><p><strong>Main Duties/Responsibilities</strong> <br>As an RMN with Cheshire &amp; Wirral Partnership, you will:</p><ul><li>Play a key role in the care and rehabilitation of mental health patients</li><li>Meeting patients daily, providing tailored, support plans in line with their specific diagnosis/prognosis</li><li>Arranging any ongoing, long-term support for after a patient leaves your care</li><li>Building trusting relationships with patients, putting them at ease</li><li>Listening and talking to patients, offering advice and reassurance</li><li>Working closely with other mental healthcare professionals to agree the most appropriate treatment plans for those in your care</li><li>Working with and advising relatives and carers on patient conditions, outlooks, treatment, and progress</li><li>Keeping medical records up to date</li><li>Regularly carrying out any standard physical health checks that may be required, such as monitoring patients' vital statistics, blood tests, etc.</li><li>Administering medication as appropriate</li><li>Talking through available therapies, support networks, social activities that may help to improve mental health and wellbeing</li><li>Managing workloads and shift patterns for yourself (and sometimes others)</li><li>Maintaining a positive attitude, even in difficult situations</li><li>Promoting mental health initiatives, reducing stigma associated with mental health</li><li>Staying up to date with mental health best practice and theory</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications</strong><br>Essential</p><ul><li>Be a registered nurse.</li><li>At least 2 years post-graduate experience.</li><li>6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.</li><li>You will need to pass an enhanced background check.</li></ul><p>So, if you are an RMN and believe you have what it takes to be a part of the outstanding team at Cheshire &amp; Wirral Partnership, apply today.</p>

Band 5 Mental Health Nurse

<p>Staff Partners are currently looking for Registered Mental Health Nurses with a passion for delivering outstanding care.</p> <p>We are supporting a number of Private Clients in the area covering all aspects of Mental Health. At Staff Partners we have nationwide contracts with some of the largest, and most highly regarded private institutions in the country. Because of this, we are looking for enthusiastic RMNs to begin picking up work as soon as possible.</p> <p>Both ADHOC work and Block bookings are available, and we are keen to find the best fit for you. We have a quick, easy and free compliance process, please dont hesitate to get in touch.</p> <p><strong> Please do not apply if you do not have a current PMVA Certificate. Applicants without will not be considered </strong></p> <p><strong>Main Duties:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide care to people with mental health conditions</li> <li>Learn about individuals specific needs &amp; provide help in the most appropriate way</li> <li>Assist with medical &amp; welfare needs</li> <li>Report on medical &amp; welfare needs as required</li> <li>Safeguard</li> </ul> <p><strong>You will have </strong></p> <ul> <li>RMN Qualified Status</li> <li>NMC (Nursing &amp; Midwifery Council Registered)</li> <li>Knowledge of the Mental Health Act</li> <li>Patient centric &amp; commitment to delivering high quality care</li> <li>Fine tuned decision making skills</li> <li>Excellent organisational capability</li> <li>Effective communication skills</li> <li>Flexibility and a strong can do attitude</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why work with Staff Partners:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Excellent hourly rates</li> <li>Weekly pay</li> <li>As many shifts as you would like</li> <li>Be the first to hear about shifts we are preferred suppliers to many hospitals/sites</li> <li>Block bookings available</li> <li>A free fast track and very easy registration process</li> <li>Your own specialist consultant</li> <li>Training and support</li> <li>Excellent referral bonus</li> </ul> <p>For more information or to have a confidential chat on how I could help please feel free to contact Leanne at Staff Partners</p>

Mental Health Nurse

<p>Belmont Recruitment are currently looking to speak with Registered Mental Health Nurses and Registered Social Workers for contract roles working within an A&amp;E Liaison service based in Salford</p> <p>The role is ideally mainly for days, with weekends also available.</p> <p>The post holder will be expected to be responsible for the assessment, management and care planning that will be appropriate, meet the needs of services users and manage risks identified in the course of assessment. Assessments will be undertaken within the Accident and Emergency Department and the general hospital.</p> <p>Pay rates are as follows;</p> <ul> <li>Days - £26.00 per hour</li> <li>Nights/Sat - £33.71 per hour</li> <li>Sunday/Bhol - £42.65 per hour</li> </ul> <p>Hours: Full Time/Part Time<br> Days: Monday - Sunday (Can pick your shift pattern)<br> Contract: 6 Months (+ongoing)<br> Band: 6<br> Salary: Upto £42.65 per hour<br> <br> The applicant must be a Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered Social Worker.</p> <p>We also have other various mental health block bookings in the area. Please contact Daniel Baker at Belmont Recruitment for more information or apply.</p> <p>Benefits of working with Belmont Recruitment;</p> <ul> <li>Free compliance (DBS, training etc.)</li> <li>Single point of contact consultant.</li> <li>24h support.</li> <li>Regular communication updates.</li> <li>Referal Benefit Scheme.</li> </ul>

5 Mental Health Nurse Jobs in Widnes, UK