2235 — Registered mental health nurses

What this occupation covers

Registered mental health nurses support and care for people with a range of mental health conditions, in hospital and community settings, and help them towards recovery and management of their conditions.

Typical duties

provides day to day support for and, in some cases, physical care for patients with a variety of mental health conditions

participates in the preparation for physical and psychological treatment of patients with mental health conditions

monitors patient’s progress, encourages patients to participate in different therapies

administers drugs and gives other forms of treatment

works with other mental health professionals

provides information to patients and their families about a patient's condition, how to manage it and possible treatments

Entry routes and qualifications

Entrants will need a degree level qualification in mental health nursing, an enhanced DBS check, and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Sponsorship information

Higher Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

DBS assessment

Commonly assessed for DBS eligibility. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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