At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver community mental health services and support operational effectiveness of the UK Armed Forces.
- Company: Join the RAF and be part of a dedicated team serving our armed forces.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, unique experiences, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities to deploy and support mental health in diverse environments.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of service personnel while gaining invaluable experience.
- Qualifications: NMC registered Mental Health Nurse or final year RN (MH) student.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Role Overview
As an RAF Mental Health Nurse, you will operate in multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver a safe and effective community mental health service to service personnel, enhancing and sustaining the operational effectiveness of the UK Armed Forces.
Responsibilities
- Provide assessment, care planning, coordination, evaluation and monitoring of specific evidence‑based therapies/treatment to patients.
- Provide Mental Health Medical support to Aeromedical Evacuations from locations worldwide.
- Deploy to areas of conflict when required to provide Mental Health Support to deployed UK Armed Forces.
Qualifications
- You must be NMC registered on Part 1 of the register, (Mental Health Nurse level 1 or Adult/Mental Health).
- May apply for selection during final year of RN (MH) training (i. e. up to 12 months before completing RN (MH) qualification).
All candidates must be NMC registered before contract offer.
- Be aged 21 – 47 (must attest before 48th birthday).
- Meet specific nationality and residency criteria.
This role is now closed for applications.
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We think you need these skills to ace RAF Mental Health Nurse — Community Care & Aeromedical Support
Mental Health Assessment
Care Planning
Coordination of Care
Evaluation and Monitoring
Evidence-Based Therapies
Mental Health Medical Support
Aeromedical Evacuations
