Job summary
As a registered mental health nurse at Ashness House you will join a skilled and supportive team who work with care, calm and purpose. You will guide recovery focused plans for a small group of patients and help shape a safe and therapeutic ward. The role is hands on and varied with daily chances to use your clinical judgement and build strong working relationships. If you want a role with real impact and a team who value your skill and commitment, you will feel at home here.

Main duties of the job
You will support patients through their recovery plans, help maintain a safe ward space and work closely with the wider team to keep care steady and person centred. You will take part in daily clinical work, coordinate shifts when needed and help junior staff grow in confidence. You will play a key part in keeping standards high through clear communication, good record keeping and a calm approach to risk and change.

About us
Ashness House is a specialist mental health hospital with a steady, warm and professional team culture. Staff work side by side with respect and shared purpose and the atmosphere is calm, supportive and focused on patient wellbeing. We value good communication, strong teamwork and a thoughtful approach to care. You will join a service that offers supervision, training and real chances to grow and where your work and your voice are genuinely valued.

Details
Date posted: 03 November 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience, £35K to £45K
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: L0122-26-0011
Job locations: Ashness House Care Home, 2-6 Jersey Avenue, London, HA7 2JQ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
This role is a core part of the nursing team at Ashness House. You will support patients through their recovery journey and help maintain a safe, calm and therapeutic ward. You will act as a named nurse for a small group of patients and take part in daily clinical work, risk management and care planning. You will work closely with the wider team, contribute to service improvement and uphold high standards of practice, record keeping and patient rights. The role includes shift coordination support for junior staff and active involvement in training and supervision. It is a hands on role for nurses who want to deliver thoughtful, person centred care and be part of a steady, supportive and professional team.

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: Registered Mental Health Nurse on the NMC register

Experience

• Essential: You can be newly qualified or bring many years of experience.
• We welcome nurses who are starting their career and those who have built strong skills over time.
• What matters most is your commitment to safe, kind and steady patient care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Pathfinder Ashness Care
Employer's website: https://www.pathfinder-group.co.uk
For questions about the job, contact: Stephanie Murphy, Clinical Services Manager, stephanie.murphy@pathfinder-group.co.uk

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