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Mental Health NurseNHS

Potters Bar, EN6 2SE Permanent
Posted 2 October 2026 Closing date 30 October 2026
Potters Bar Rail Station (1 mile, direct) High Barnet Underground Station (2.5 miles, direct) Parkhouse Bus Station (6.0 miles, direct)

Job summary

Please be aware that you must have a minimum of 12 months' post qualification experience in order to be considered for this post.Are you an experienced nurse wanting to work in an environment where kindness and teamwork is integral? Where you'll be invested in, with opportunities to develop and grow your career to achieve your goals? Then join the team at Potters Bar Clinic in Potters Bar and come and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. As an experienced Registered Nurse from the NHS or private sector in the UK, you can join a multidisciplinary team that works well together to change lives for the better as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society. Your career at Elysium wil

Main duties of the job

As a Mental Health Nurse at Potters Bar Clinic, you will work in a supportive environment where teamwork and kindness are integral. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team providing high-quality care to individuals with acute mental health needs. Your responsibilities will include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care, as well as mentoring and supporting your colleagues. The role requires strong teamwork skills, self-motivation, and a flexible approach. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment, ensuring that service users receive compassionate and effective nursing care, promoting recovery, and maintaining accurate records. Elysium Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefits package including career development opportunities, wellbeing support, and financial incentives.

Job description

*Please be aware that you must have a minimum of 12 months' post qualification experience in order to be considered for this post.

Are you an experienced nurse wanting to work in an environment where kindness and teamwork is integral? Where you'll be invested in, with opportunities to develop and grow your career to achieve your goals? Then join the team at Potters Bar Clinic in Potters Bar and come and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

As an experienced Registered Nurse from the NHS or private sector in the UK, you can join a multidisciplinary team that works well together to change lives for the better as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society.  Your career at Elysium will be rewarding and fulfilled, where you can take pride in knowing that you've made a difference. While you're caring for service users, improving their lives and looking out for your colleagues, we'll be looking after you. With Wellbeing support and activities to support your mental health, a range of benefits that can save you money and make a difference, and development to nurture your career.

What you will be doing:

As a qualified Registered Nurse (RMN/RNLD or RGN with MH experience), you will ensure young people and adults with acute mental health needs receive high-quality care, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting positive teamwork.

The wards are busy, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, and a good amount of routine and variety. Your day-to-day will include:

  • Providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users
  • Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
  • Providing mentorship and support to team members
  • Observing, recording and reporting all service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of care provided

Skills and knowledge you will have:

  • A relevant nursing qualification
  • NMC registration
  • Strong team-working skills
  • A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach
  • A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate
  • A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice

Where you will be working:

Location: 190 Barnet Rd, Potters Bar EN6 2SE

Join the team at Potters Bar Clinic providing care for young people and adults with acute mental health needs and personality disorders in an established 24-hour care environment. The CAMHS Tier 4 Low Secure services are for young people aged 13–18.    Potters Bar Clinic is located in a residential area, only one minute drive from the M25 and a short bus ride from Potters Bar Train Station, with a bus stop right outside, making it an easy commute for most.

What You’ll Get:

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

  • Annual base salary of  up to £38,000 DoE
  • The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
  • Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
  • Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
  • Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
  • Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
  • Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
  • Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
  • 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
  • Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
  • Pension contribution, to help secure your future
  • Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.   Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a provider of mental health services, with over 8,000 employees and a presence across England and Wales. With more than 80 services, Elysium covers Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education sectors. It is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global organization with a network extending across 10 countries and employing over 86,000 people worldwide. Elysium Healthcare is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment, promoting the welfare and safety of service users. As an employer, it provides its staff with opportunities for career growth, comprehensive wellbeing support, and a robust benefits package.

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