Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) – CAMHS (Tier 4 Adolescent Unit)

The Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) in a Tier 4 Adolescent CAMHS Unit plays a vital role in delivering high-quality specialist inpatient care to young people with complex mental health needs. As a key contributor to clinical excellence at London, the Band 6 RMN ensures safe, effective, and compassionate care while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

This position requires strong clinical reasoning, the ability to work autonomously, and a commitment to evidence-based practice. Typical duties include comprehensive mental health assessment, contributing to diagnosis, developing and implementing individualised care plans, monitoring treatment outcomes, maintaining detailed clinical records, and supporting governance, audit, and service-improvement initiatives.

The role involves active participation in team meetings, clinical reviews, training sessions, and quality initiatives aimed at enhancing the experience and wellbeing of young people receiving inpatient care. Professionalism, empathy, resilience, and adaptability are essential, particularly when supporting adolescents and families through periods of acute mental health crisis, emotional distress, or behavioural complexity.

In addition to core clinical responsibilities, the Band 6 RMN is expected to support junior staff, contribute to teaching, and engage in continuous professional development to maintain and advance clinical competence. The ability to manage challenging caseloads, prioritise effectively, and remain calm under pressure is fundamental within the dynamic and often high-intensity environment of a Tier 4 CAMHS unit.

The role requires adherence to all clinical governance frameworks, safeguarding procedures, and regulatory requirements while promoting a culture of safety, dignity, and respect. Leadership qualities such as problem-solving, initiative, and strategic thinking further strengthen the nurse’s contribution to overall service effectiveness.

Strong interpersonal skills and a patient-centred, developmentally informed approach underpin the position, ensuring that care delivery aligns with organisational values and contributes positively to London’s broader CAMHS mission. The role demands ongoing professional development, adaptability, strong teamwork, and a sustained commitment to delivering consistently high-quality mental health care to adolescents in inpatient settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver safe, effective, high‑quality clinical services.
• Conduct assessments and develop patient‑centred treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to clinical guidelines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in training, teaching, and supervision where appropriate.
• Uphold safeguarding, governance, and regulatory standards.

Key Requirements:

• Relevant professional qualification and registration.
• Experience in the specialty of practice.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage workloads.
• Commitment to evidence‑based and patient‑centred care.
• Understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
• Professionalism, reliability, and problem‑solving skills.