Registered Nurse - Mental Health
Employer: Police Care UK
Location: Flexible location - with occasional travel within the UK
Working hours: 21 (Monday-Wednesdays)
Salary: 43,500 FTE
Closing date: 15-05-2026
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About Police Care UK
Police Care UK is the national, independent charity supporting serving and veteran members of the police community, and their families, when they’ve been physically or psychologically harmed through policing. Demand for our services has grown by more than 400% in the last decade. This reflects the increasing impact of trauma in modern policing – from major incidents and serious violence to cumulative and vicarious trauma. We understand that harm doesn’t end with a shift, and that families are often affected too. We’ve evolved from a traditional benevolent fund into a sector‑leading organisation delivering evidence‑informed support, trauma‑focused recovery services and practical prevention programmes across UK policing. Our work is grounded in compassion, clarity and evidence, and we’re fiercely independent so we can focus on what people really need.
Our vision is simple: a future where every member of the police community has access to the care and support they need, and nobody faces the impact of harm alone. Based in Woking and working nationally, we’re committed to strengthening the people behind the force – and we’re looking for those who want to be a part of that work.
About the Role
This role is suited to a qualified and NMC‑registered Mental Health Nurse with experience in community mental health and trauma‑informed care. You will carry out robust psychological assessments and identify appropriate evidence‑based treatments for individuals affected by service‑related psychological trauma, including PTSD and cPTSD. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support the delivery and coordination of therapeutic services through Police Care UK’s referral process and contribute to structured, time‑limited care journeys for beneficiaries.
You will work autonomously within a clinical framework, holding a small caseload where appropriate, managing clinical and safeguarding risk, and acting as an advocate for beneficiaries. The role involves close collaboration with MDT colleagues, GPs, Occupational Health and external agencies, as well as contributing to service development, safeguarding cover and duty clinician responsibilities. As a remote role, strong communication skills and the ability to stay connected with a dispersed team are essential.
What you’ll do
To work as part of the MDT ensuring that the therapeutic services that the available to our beneficiaries are high quality, evidenced based and are delivered within the agreed criteria.
To undertake clinical triage and psychological assessments using agreed assessment tools and recommending evidence-based therapeutic interventions to those seeking assistance who meet the inclusion criteria for support from PCUK. Ensuring consistency, equity and fairness, effective use of resources to prevent discrimination and to manage risk.
To advise on nursing care needs where identified and liaise with the beneficiaries GP or other medical providers where possible and relevant.
To monitor allocated cases through their therapeutic journey with the service, advising and liaising with the MDT and external psychological therapists etc. as required.
To undertake ongoing assessment, stabilisation, brief intervention and any risk management as required.
To act as the beneficiary’s advocate where required.
To contribute to the gathering of service feedback and outcomes data to assist the development of the service
To work collaboratively with other peers in identifying evidence-based provisions for beneficiaries.
To be proficient in signposting to other relevant organisations.
To engage with peer clinical supervision and wider service support groups.
To complete all administrative duties this role requires.
To collaborate closely with other members of the clinical and beneficiary team to deliver support in the best interest of our beneficiaries.
To be confident in delivering CPD to colleagues as well as to external organisations / stakeholder events.
To engage and contribute to a robust Clinical Governance framework and structure within the charity.
Contribute and engage with new ways of working in developing changes and improvements in service delivery.
What you’ll bring
Essential
- Must have at least 3 years post-registration experience.
- Experience of conducting mental health assessments assessments autonomously.
- Experience of conducting robust clinical and safeguarding assessments and onward processing of high-risk cases.
- Post-registration experience of working in mental health settings including community settings.
- Experience working with individuals with PTSD and cPTSD.
- Multidisciplinary team (MDT) working experience. -
- Experience of using and interpreting psychometric questionnaires.
- Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
- Able to apply a sense of perspective on dealing with multiple tasks.
- Strong planning and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communicator and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with colleagues, executives, internal and external stakeholders.
- An ability to demonstrate an all-round professional attitude to performing the varied tasks required - which will sometimes be under tight time constraints.
- Well-organised and methodical in the approach to handling the workload efficiently.
- Proficient with IT skills.
- Highly adaptable to changing environments.
- A willingness to undertake any associated training required to deliver the role.
- Must be comfortable delivering presentations, workshops and CPD to internal and external stakeholders
- Understanding of a range of psychological models and interventions relevant to mental health and psychological services.
- Sound knowledge and experience of safeguarding, risk and crisis intervention.
- Strong assessment, formulation and care planning skills.
- Awareness of relevant legal frameworks (e.g., Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, NICE guidelines).
- Willingness to contribute to service development and innovation.Why join us?
You’ll be joining a forward-thinking, committed and values driven team making a real difference to the people who keep our communities safe. We offer:
Enhanced wellbeing support
Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contributions
Development opportunities
A supportive, collaborative culture
The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of police, staff, volunteers, and their families
How to Apply: Please submit your CV and a detailed cover letter explaining why you’re the right fit for this role. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as you are able.
Limitations: This job description is neither exclusive nor exhaustive. The duties and responsibilities may vary from time to time in the light of changing circumstances in consultation with the jobholder. The jobholder will be required to work within the rules and regulations of the Charity and accept the authority of the Chief Executive, who has the discretion to delegate authority to the jobholder and to withdraw it.
Equal Opportunities Policy: The Charity is committed to eliminating any discrimination and promoting diversity and equality of opportunity in all it does. The Charity is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and we will not unlawfully discriminate against job applicants, employees of the Charity, volunteers, workers, or contract workers on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins) religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
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